V-Force Energy Solutions - Flipbook - Page 5
A successful energy
strategy requires a holistic,
end-to-end approach with
forklifts, batteries, chargers
and ongoing management
working together to
optimize efficiency and
productivity.
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CHARGING FUNCTIONALITY
AND LOCATION
Not all forklift power providers are equal. For
instance, providers who understand how the
forklift, battery and charger work together can
more effectively provide an integrated solution.
They should also have the service capabilities
and resources to support your power needs
across your facilities, regardless of location.
Can the battery room or charging stations
be located to minimize travel time based on
warehouse layout? Also, what safety, usability,
efficiency and management functionality are
required to support your strategy?
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ENERGY COSTS
By understanding your power consumption,
even down to the individual forklift, and
knowing how utility rates vary by time of
day, you can develop an energy strategy
that balances productivity with energy
consumption and costs.
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FORKLIFT POWER PROVIDERS
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SUSTAINABILITY
Finally, your energy strategy should contribute
to your overall sustainability goals and strategy
when possible. This goes beyond the energy
consumption and efficiency benefits of
your forklift energy strategy. A conversation
with your provider can help you devise a
sustainability approach to align with the
goals of your operation and the organization
as a whole.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Maintenance practices can significantly affect
battery performance and lifespan. Working
with a supplier who has an understanding
of both forklifts and batteries – as well as
appropriate maintenance practices that
support the application and the functional
assignments of each forklift – ensures a
comprehensive approach to tailoring services
to fit your energy strategy.
In Chapter 2, we’ll review the first step in developing
an energy strategy that encompasses these
considerations—the power study.
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