Innovative charging technology
that significantly reduces forklift
truck costs
More than half of the battery charging devices achieve charging efficiency levels achieved using their technology over
systems in Europe still use old 50 Hz that were previously inconceivable – a traditional battery charging systems.
transformer technology, with efficiency staggering 90%. This calculator gives a comprehensive
levels being as low as 56%. Where energy
costs account for a large proportion of
the overall fleet cost, energy wastage is
hardly justifiable.
The Selectiva battery charging systems
enable the end-user to gain maximum
efficiency from their materials handling
fleet. The systems save between 20 and
overview of a company’s forklift truck
fleet, displaying energy costs, CO2
emissions, battery service life and
maintenance costs. It evaluates which
sites/departments would achieve the
Driven by the aim of providing intelligent 30% on the electricity costs of running a energy management systems that fleet, significantly reduce CO2 emissions ensure lower life-costs and maximum and increase the total service life of efficiencies, battery charging expert batteries - lowering the total cost of Fronius’ services also include complete
Fronius has set new standards with the ownership. battery charging systems. Whether it be
innovative self-regulating “Ri” charging
process found in their range of battery
chargers for intralogistics.
More than just a manufacturer, Fronius
use their expertise to deliver bespoke
solutions to their customers. By working
The Ri-charging process automatically together to assess their current situation,
adapts the charging characteristics Fronius are able to highlight potential
according to the type of battery, age, savings and improvements, plan in
temperature and discharge level – all of compliance with technical and legal
which are continually monitored from standards and then manage the project
the moment the battery is connected through to assembly and commissioning.
to the charger. Every charging cycle is
unique, minimising harmful overcharging
and warming of the battery. Thanks
to this technology, Fronius Selectiva
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With I-SpoT, Fronius’ intelligent
savings potential tool, they are able to
demonstrate what savings could be
greatest savings and quickest R.O.I by
switching over to Fronius systems.
a single charging point, whole battery
charging rooms or battery charging
stations, the Fronius system concept
ensures safe charging at all times by
addressing all the hazards inherent in
using these systems: high charging
currents, release of potentially explosive
gases, handling of chemicals and
unattended operation.
For more information on Fronius
charging systems for traction batteries
visit www.fronius.co.uk or call Ross on
+44(0)1908 512300.