Top-up charge when convenient
August 1st 2008 EnerSys has introduced a
new range of Powerbloc
XFC batteries which can be
'opportunity' charged, used
while partially charged or
fast re-charged. This makes
them especially suited for
use with Class 3 pallet
trucks to which they bring a
high degree of flexibility.
The company says that
up to 30% more power
density than similar
batteries is made possible
by advanced thin-plate
pure-lead technology.
The Powerbloc XFC
prefers its charge to be
topped up as and when
convenient; in addition,
very little maintenance is
required as no water
topping-up is necessary.
Powerbloc XFC batteries
have minimum gassing
which makes them suitable
for use in retail areas,
public space and sensitive
manufacturing locations.
When the batteries are
used in conjunction with
EnerSys smart HF charging,
the company says that
considerable savings can be
made in electricity
consumption for recharging
due to the high efficiency
and low charging factor.
When a truck is not in use
its Powerbloc XFC battery
can be plugged into the HF
charger making it ready for
the next duty cycle.
As a result, the focus is on
energy throughput rather
than maximising battery
capacity. Operating
instructions are simple: Use
the truck and when not in
use, recharge the battery. More articles from Enersys Motive Power: | 
