The power source of electric reach forklift: performance and selection of battery packs

1. The power cornerstone of electric reach forklift: battery pack
The power of electric reach forklift mainly comes from the battery pack. This core component provides a continuous supply of electricity for the forklift, enabling it to complete a series of operations such as moving forward, backward, turning, lifting and lowering goods. The performance of the battery pack is directly related to the endurance, driving efficiency and overall use effect of the forklift. Therefore, when choosing an electric reach forklift, the performance of the battery pack has become a key factor that cannot be ignored.

2. Lead-acid battery and lithium battery: performance comparison
In the battery pack of electric reach forklift, lead-acid battery and lithium battery are the two most common types. As a representative of traditional batteries, lead-acid batteries have the advantages of low cost, mature technology and high safety. However, its energy density is relatively low, the charging time is long, and regular maintenance is required during use, such as adding water and checking the electrolyte, which increases the cost of use.

In contrast, lithium batteries have gradually become the new favorite in the field of electric forklifts with their advantages such as high energy density, long cycle life, fast charging and low self-discharge rate. Lithium batteries not only significantly improve the endurance of forklifts, reduce charging frequency, but also reduce maintenance costs. In addition, the small size and light weight of lithium batteries make the overall design of forklifts more compact and flexible. However, the cost of lithium batteries is relatively high, and there are certain requirements for the use environment and conditions.

3. The importance of high-performance and long-life batteries
During the use of electric reach forklifts, the performance of the battery pack is directly related to the overall performance of the forklift. High-performance and long-life batteries can not only provide stable power output to ensure that the forklift can operate normally under various working conditions, but also significantly reduce the cost of use. On the one hand, the high energy density of high-performance batteries enables forklifts to complete more work tasks after a single charge, improving work efficiency. On the other hand, long-life batteries reduce the frequency of battery replacement and reduce long-term operating costs.

In addition, high-performance and long-life batteries also help improve the safety of forklifts. High-quality battery packs have perfect protection mechanisms, such as overcharge protection, over-discharge protection, short-circuit protection, etc., which can effectively prevent accidents during the use of the battery. At the same time, the stability and reliability of the battery pack are also important guarantees for the safe operation of the forklift.

4. Maintenance and care of the battery pack
Although high-performance and long-life battery packs have many advantages, correct maintenance and care are equally important. Regularly check the battery pack's voltage, current, temperature and other parameters to ensure that it operates within the normal range; keep the battery pack clean and dry to prevent dust and moisture from damaging the battery; follow the correct charging method and cycle to avoid overcharging or discharging; and regularly replace aging battery cells, etc., are all effective measures to extend the service life of the battery pack and improve the efficiency of the forklift.