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Lithium battery advantages are commonly discussed recently for a good reason. They easily outcompete lead-acid and other lithium batteries in various applications, such as the ability to deep cycle while maintaining power, increased charge and discharge efficiency, and longer lifespan.
Lithium batteries improve productivity, offer simplified warehouse operations and save money which is why they are the best solution for powering equipment from scissor lifts to pallet jacks.
Lithium Battery Advantages
- Temperature tolerant
- Maintenance free.
- Safer technology.
- Longer life.
- Increased productivity.
- Saves money.
Temperature Tolerant
Warehouse owners must be careful in choosing the right batteries if they own refrigerated warehouses. Lead-acid batteries are prone to rapid deterioration in cold temperatures. This cold directly affects their capacity, efficiency, health, and longevity. The cold can reduce the capacity of a lead-acid battery by 70-80%.
Lithium batteries are 2.5x more efficient and have a 95-98% capacity at low temperatures. Lead-acid batteries also have strict charging conditions, making them hard to work with. Warehouses might have onboard heaters for these batteries.
Maintenance Free
Lead-acid batteries need a lot of maintenance. Acid spills are common, and watering is needed daily. Taking care of these batteries is time-consuming and tiring. On the other hand, LiFePO4 lithium batteries do not need maintenance.
Lithium batteries have a built-in battery management system (BMS) which keeps everything controlled and in an optimal state. Lithium batteries eliminate regular maintenance, which can decrease costs and save time.
Safer Technology
LiFePO4 batteries are safer in comparison to lead-acid batteries. They have proper safety measures and a dedicated BMS to protect against short circuits, over-charge, overtemperature, and over-discharge. On the other hand, heavy lead-acid batteries deal with constant maintenance, acid spills, equipment damage, and injury risks.
Longer Life
Lithium batteries can easily sustain 5,000 cycles or more. But lead-acid batteries only manage about 300-500 cycles. The extended life requires fewer battery replacements and seamless operations in a warehouse.
The battery chemistry of LiFePO4 batteries is far superior to lead-acid batteries, which gives them a long-lasting charge and lifespan. Even partial states of charge do not damage LiFePO4 batteries.
Increased Productivity
Lithium batteries are by far the most efficient batteries today. They can provide 100% of their rated capacity at any discharge rate. You will observe no voltage drops during the discharge cycle of lithium batteries. The performance of the equipment will remain the same throughout the operation.
However, lead-acid batteries lose 20% of their power in a voltage drop during a shift. Workers will have to put in more hours to complete a task due to lead-acid batteries, which is a big disadvantage. With lithium batteries, not only does productivity increase, but they can typically charge in half the time.
Total Cost Of Ownership
Although a higher upfront cost from lithium batteries might seem disadvantageous initially, they can save money considering their cost over life. They have a 10x longer life span compared to lead-acid batteries.
Labour costs and replacements are reduced when batteries are charged less. These savings make lithium batteries an extremely important investment for the long term. Melasta’ lithium batteries have a proven track record of being integrated with many modern types of machinery.
Melasta offers all these dynamic advantages that you cannot find anywhere else. Our lithium battery was built, keeping the power and energy requirements in various material handling equipment, including AGVs, scissor lifts, and pallet jacks.
Now, operators can complete their tasks without stopping for charging. Moreover, Melasta can customise batteries, allowing outside manufacturers to integrate them into their products. With all these advantages, it is evident that lithium is the winner.
