Food & Drink Process & Packaging Issue 22 2019 | Page 60

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 60 FDPP - www.fdpp.co.uk 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.