What are Lead-Acid Forklift Batteries?
The lead–acid battery is a type of rechargeable battery first invented in 1859 by French physicist Gaston Planté. It is the first type of rechargeable battery ever created. Compared to modern rechargeable batteries, lead–acid batteries have relatively low energy density. Despite this, their ability to supply high surge currents means that the cells have a relatively large power-to-weight ratio. And for the forlift application, the Lead-Acid battery has to be watered as daily maintaining

What are Lithium-Ion Forklift Batteries?
All lithium chemistries are not created equal. In fact, most American consumers – electronic enthusiasts aside – are only familiar with a limited range of lithium solutions. The most common versions are built from cobalt oxide, manganese oxide and nickel oxide formulations.

First, let’s take a step back in time. Lithium-ion batteries are a much newer innovation and have only been around for the last 25 years. Over this time, lithium technologies have increased in popularity as they have proven to be valuable in powering smaller electronics – like laptops and cell phones. But as you may recall from several news stories over recent years, lithium-ion batteries also gained a reputation for catching fire. Until recent years, this was one of the main reasons lithium wasn’t commonly used to create large battery banks.

But then came along lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4). This newer type of lithium solution was inherently non-combustible, while allowing for slightly lower energy density. LiFePO4 batteries were not only safer, they had many advantages over other lithium chemistries, particularly for high power applications.

Although lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries aren’t exactly new, they’re just now picking up traction in Global commercial markets. Here’s a quick breakdown on what distinguishes LiFePO4 from the other lithium battery solutions:

Safety And Stability
LiFePO4 batteries are best known for their strong safety profile, the result of extremely stable chemistry. Phosphate-based batteries offer superior thermal and chemical stability which provides an increase in safety over lithium-ion batteries made with other cathode materials. Lithium phosphate cells are incombustible, which is an important feature in the event of mishandling during charging or discharging. They can also withstand harsh conditions, be it freezing cold, scorching heat or rough terrain.

When subjected to hazardous events, such as collision or short-circuiting, they won’t explode or catch fire, significantly reducing any chance of harm. If you’re selecting a lithium battery and anticipate use in hazardous or unstable environments, LiFePO4 is likely your best choice.

Performance
Performance is a major factor in determining which type of battery to use in a given application. Long life, slow self-discharge rates and less weight make lithium iron batteries an appealing option as they are expected to have a longer shelf life than lithium-ion. Service life usually clocks in at five to ten years or longer, and runtime significantly exceeds lead-acid batteries and other lithium formulations. Battery charging time is also considerably reduced, another convenient performance perk. So, if you’re looking for a battery to stand the test of time and charge quickly, LiFePO4 is the answer.

Space Efficiency
Also worth mentioning is LiFePO4’s space-efficient characteristics. At one-third the weight of most lead-acid batteries and almost half the weight of the popular manganese oxide, LiFePO4 provides an effective way to make use of space and weight. Making your product more efficient overall.

Environmental Impact
LiFePO4 batteries are non-toxic, non-contaminating and contain no rare earth metals, making them an environmentally conscious choice. Lead-acid and nickel oxide lithium batteries carry significant environmental risk (especially lead acid, as internal chemicals degrade structure over team and eventually cause leakage).

Compared to lead-acid and other lithium batteries, lithium iron phosphate batteries offer significant advantages, including improved discharge and charge efficiency, longer life span and the ability to deep cycle while maintaining performance. LiFePO4 batteries often come with a higher price tag, but a much better cost over life of the product, minimal maintenance and infrequent replacement makes them a worthwhile investment and a smart long-term solution.

Comparison

The LiFePO4 forklift battery is poised to revolutionize the materials handling industry. And when you compare the pros and cons of the LiFePO4 battery vs Lead-Acid battery for powering your forklift or fleet of lift trucks, it is easy to understand why.

First, you can save your costs. Although LiFePO4 forklift batteries are much more expensive than Lead-Acid batteries, they typically last 2-3 times longer than lead-acid batteries and can save you a lot of money in other areas, ensuring that your total cost of ownership is greatly reduced.

Secondly, the forklift LiFePO4 batteries are safer and pollution-free than Lead-Acid batteries. Lead-acid batteries are cheap, but they need to be replaced almost every year and polluting the environment. And Lead-Acid batteries themselves are more polluting than LiFePO4 batteries. If you keep changing, it will always cause damage to the environment.

Using a forklift LiFePO4 battery also saves space and does not require a battery charging room. The Lead-Acid batteries need a safety and ventilation space for charging. Most companies that run multiple forklifts powered by Lead-Acid batteries handle the time-consuming recharging tasks by dedicating some of their valuable warehouse space to a separate, well-ventilated battery room. And the forklift LiFePO4 battery is smaller than the lead-acid.

LIAO BATTERY lithium battery Innovation

For a superior long-term solution to the high demands of today’s work environment, make the forklift trucks turn to LIAO BATTERY LiFePO4 forklift batteries. The use of LIAO BATTERY’s Li-ION battery technology is suitable for every forklift application. The elimination of emissions, the ability to handle intensive demands, and being environmentally friendly gives LIAO BATTERY’s Li-ION battery a step up above the rest.

Efficiency

LIAO BATTERY Management System. With AC power modules mounted directly on the sealed drive axle, LIAO BATTERY has been able to eliminate all AC power cables. This means less power loss and more run time. Match that up with the Li-ION Battery and experience up to 30 percent more energy than Lead Acid, thanks to higher energy density and high overall system efficiency.

Safety

Along with an emergency power cut-off, the machine is disabled during charging to ensure the operator does not damage the components. Simply unplug the machine from the charger at any time and get back to work. These are just a few key safety features on the LiFePO4 battery.

Short, Quick Charging

Battery can be recharged even during short breaks, meaning costly and time-consuming battery changes are no longer necessary. A full charge cycle can be achieved within one hour depending on the intensity of the operation. Li-ION ensures no loss of performance even with decreasing battery charge so you can depend on the same demand from your forklift all day long.

User Friendly Solution
No leaking of hazardous battery gases and acids. Li-ION is maintenance-free and easy to clean. Old fashioned battery/ charger rooms are a thing of the past.