Sunlight Batteries USA has launched a digital selector guide to match the firm’s lead acid batteries to a range of forklifts and other equipment used in warehouses and distribution centres.

The American arm of the Greece-based Sunlight Group announced the launch of the online service on September 30 — aimed at providing a faster, more efficient starting point to identify a compatible lead acid battery based on truck and application requirements.

Sunlight said the move comes at a time when US manufacturing is navigating increasingly varied equipment needs, greater automation and demand spikes that no longer follow a predictable peak season.

When a battery must be replaced or new equipment is added to a fleet, customers may already know the truck and battery type they need — but they still need to identify the corresponding product and part number in a supplier’s portfolio.

Sunlight said its guide covers forklift specifications, battery dimensions, connectivity requirements and operating conditions, helping users narrow the available options by forklift manufacturer, model, voltage and technology.

The simplified digital system matches users’ specifications with a compatible Sunlight lead acid battery, including its material number, dimensions, weight, amp-hour capacity, and kilowatt-hour rating.

The lead and lithium manufacturer said later iterations of the guide are planned for lithium batteries using LFP and NMC chemistries, as well as chargers.

Chris Scott, CEO of Sunlight’s US arm, said: “Our customers are focused on keeping their equipment and operations moving. Finding the right battery to keep their business moving should not add unnecessary complexity to their day.”