Unlike lead-acid batteries, it's not necessary to remove the battery from the forklift. Therefore, the charging infrastructure required for lithium-ion batteries can be flexibly and space-savingly positioned along the goods flow. Combined with our flexible EnergyHub, you can also move the charging process outdoors, providing additional space and enhanced safety.

Secure and stable CAN communication:
With lithium-ion batteries, the charging process is largely controlled by the battery management system (BMS). A CAN protocol is required for the charger to communicate securely with the battery. After implementing the communication protocol, all you need to do is drive the forklift to the charging station, plug it in, and start charging. By automatically detecting the baud rate, the charger individually adapts to the lithium-ion battery. The smart charger automatically detects the battery voltage as soon as it is connected, and no further adjustments are necessary.

Fast charging of lead-acid batteries.
Lead-acid batteries are suitable for single-shift operations or for companies with sufficient time to charge, replace, and maintain forklift batteries. As orders increase and the forklift fleet grows, adjustments to operations and changes to the charging process are typically made (for example, spare lead-acid batteries can be purchased for multi-shift operations).

Lead-acid batteries
• Due to the longer charging time, spare batteries are needed in multi-shift operations. The battery must be removed from the forklift for charging.
• The charging infrastructure is centrally located on the premises.
• They require maintenance (e.g., the forklift battery must be regularly filled with demineralized water).
• An exhaust system is required, as the electrolysis of lead-acid batteries produces oxyhydrogen gas.
• The charging process is specified by the battery charger using the charging curve.
• The charger controls functions to optimize charging (such as Air Pulse, temperature-controlled charging, Power Charging, etc.).

Lithium-ion batteries
• The charging process in shift operations is determined by frequent fast and intermediate charging of the lithium-ion battery (e.g., during lunch breaks). The lithium-ion battery remains on the forklift.
• The charging infrastructure is decentralized along the goods flow.
• They require virtually no maintenance.
• They do not produce hazardous gases.
• They have a battery management system (BMS) for communication between batteries.
• The BMS is responsible for monitoring all parameters of the lithium-ion battery.