October 9, 2020: Materials handling firm Crown Equipment Corporation, the fifth largest manufacturer of powered industrial forklift trucks in the world, has expanded its portfolio of forklift batteries and equipment with the addition of a new lead-acid battery range as well as the lithium batteries it supplies, the firm said on October 6.

The new V-Force forklift batteries come as flat plate lead-acid batteries and tubular batteries, and the firm says they provide a ‘cost-effective power solution for a range of duty cycles, including multi-shift operations’.

The flat plate batteries provide durability in rough applications, says Crown, with minimal positive active material shedding and corrosion.

The tubular batteries are suitable for multi-shift applications because the increased active material surface area means runtimes are extended.

“Crown’s tubular batteries feature a first-of-its kind flexible bolt-on inter-cell cable connector,” the firm says. “This connector allows for easy maintenance, higher current delivery with less internal resistance and lower operating temperature.”

“We have the expert guidance and resources to work closely with customers to build a complete power system for any application,” says Todd Fleck, director of parts and motive power at Crown Equipment.

“Having one single source that offers forklifts, chargers and batteries enables our customers to pick the efficient, reliable and affordable power solution specifically configured for their applications.”