Raymond unveils lithium-ion batteries, developed and produced to meet high energy requirements
Raymond Corporation, a leading manufacturer of forklifts and material handling solutions, has announced the launch of its new lithium-ion batteries designed to meet the energy demands of peak performance. These batteries are engineered to operate more sustainably, enhance productivity, and minimize maintenance costs.
Key Features of the New Lithium-Ion Batteries
The new batteries are powered by lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), a robust and sustainable battery chemistry. They come with a drop-in design, specifically compatible with Raymond forklift fleets, allowing for easy deployment without the need for truck modification. The batteries boast an Ingress Protection (IP) rating of 69, ensuring high resistance to dust and water for durability.
Other key features include compatibility with high-frequency lithium-ion chargers distributed by Raymond, multiple voltage options (24V, 36V, 48V) to optimize truck performance across various models, a completely sealed battery design that eliminates the need for watering, equalizing, and cleaning, an internal thermal management system for reliable operation in captive cold applications, and integration with Raymond’s asset and data tracking systems for real-time visibility into battery state of charge, fault codes, and charge compliance.
The batteries are UL2580 listed, certifying their durability and dependability. They offer a long life cycle of approximately 3,500 cycles with fast charging time (≤ 1 hour).
Benefits of the New Lithium-Ion Batteries
The new lithium-ion batteries offer several benefits. They provide a 17% productivity improvement over lead-acid batteries through longer run times and reduced downtime. The sealed design and lack of water requirements result in reduced maintenance and operational costs. The batteries' cleaner, greener technology contributes to improved sustainability.
Moreover, the real-time battery data integration enables enhanced operational efficiency by allowing for preventative maintenance and energy management. The batteries' scalability and flexibility in fleet management are supported by multiple voltage options and integration with warehouse data systems.
Conclusion
By engineering energy systems specifically around the peak energy demands of each forklift model, Raymond Corporation is enhancing productivity and sustainability in material handling operations. The new lithium-ion batteries offer 24-, 36- and 48-volt options to optimize lift truck performance, and they can integrate with Energy Asset Manager for proactive energy management.
To learn more about the new lithium-ion batteries or to conduct a power study, contact Raymond Solutions and Support Center or visit raymondcorp.com.
- The new lithium-ion batteries, designed to meet the energy demands of peak performance, are assembled with a robust battery chemistry (lithium iron phosphate) and feature a scalable design that integrates with high-frequency lithium-ion chargers, data-and-cloud-computing systems, and energy management solutions from Raymond Corporation.
- In addition to providing improved productivity and sustainability in material handling operations through their advanced technology, the batteries also offer financial benefits, as their sealed design reduces maintenance and operational costs, and their real-time data integration enables enhanced operational efficiency through preventative maintenance and energy management.
