Your electric forklift fleet isn’t going to evolve with the snap of your fingers.
It would be wonderful to leave work one day with lead acid forklifts and show up the next day with a new lithium-ion fleet instead. Yet, institutional changes don’t happen overnight.
Instead, the transition period means maintaining a variety of battery types, and that can get messy. Most forklift battery chargers charge either lead-acid or lithium-ion batteries, but not both. Consequently, mixed fleets often end up maintaining different charging stations for different forklifts, wasting space and adding unnecessary complexity.
Red Diamond hybrid forklift battery chargers are an elegant solution to that inefficiency.
These industry-leading, high-frequency chargers tackle almost any battery type. This allows you to cut out extraneous equipment, reduce battery maintenance, and improve productivity with one easy-to-use forklift battery charger. Your fleet may not evolve in a snap, but you can revolutionize your forklift power solutions with a single button.
Read on to learn seven reasons why your electric fleet needs a Red Diamond hybrid charger.
A single unit can charge both lead acid and lithium-ion batteries, eliminating the need for separate chargers. Additionally, it’s compatible with over twenty different lithium-ion brands, including:
This superior versatility makes these hybrid chargers a top-tier choice for fleets juggling multiple battery chemistries and voltages.
These chargers give you the flexibility your electric forklift fleet needs to grow.
The size and composition of your fleet significantly influence your choice of forklift battery charger.
Power needs vary significantly from fleet to fleet. No single hybrid charger model can feasibly handle all of these diverse demands. To remedy that, Red Diamond hybrid chargers come in a wide variety of models, including units that offer:
These options allow you to choose the model that best fits your process, and as your operation grows, you can easily scale your chargers with your fleet.
Red Diamond hybrid chargers match your facility's needs, regardless of fleet size.
When properly programmed, Red Diamond hybrid forklift battery chargers are fully automatic.
No one has time to babysit a forklift battery charger. That lost productivity translates to lost revenue. However, by using the advanced programming functions, you can make these hybrid chargers virtually plug-and-play. Red Diamond hybrid chargers allow you to customize functions like:
Additionally, the automatic equalization feature can be optimized for off-peak energy rates and battery longevity.
These smart features improve productivity and reduce human error during charging.
Extending battery life and reducing downtime are essential to maximizing your ROI.
Your choice of charger plays a critical part in battery longevity. Neglected maintenance, poor charging practices, and faults can kill a quality battery. Red Diamond chargers face these challenges head-on with numerous protection features:
Each helps safeguard your charger, your battery, and your associates.
Protecting your investment in your electric fleet means protecting your forklift batteries and chargers.
Looking great on a spec sheet isn’t the same as performing well on the floor.
A lot of bells and whistles sound great in marketing materials, but sometimes, those so-called features actually impede a charger's practical application. They slow charging, waste power, or take up unnecessary space.
Real-world practicality lives at the heart of Red Diamond hybrid chargers.
They boast a 98% power factor and 90% CEC-rated efficiency, reducing energy waste. Likewise, the stackable cabinet design minimizes your charging station footprint, helping to maximize space elsewhere.
These waste-reduction features ensure Red Diamond chargers enhance your process rather than complicate it.
It’s only a matter of time before a forklift bumps one of your chargers.
The sheer amount of traffic centered around charging stations makes it inevitable. Consequently, durability is paramount in a high-frequency charger. Red Diamond’s rugged construction offers superior protection against the heavy wear and tear of a busy warehouse.
Its unrivaled durability is why many users say, “Red Diamond is like a tank!”
No matter how well-made, errors occasionally occur with any product line.
When it comes to forklift battery chargers, few failures are more damaging than a faulty transformer. If the worst should happen, you want to know your equipment is protected. That’s why Red Diamond stands behind their chargers with an unmatched 10-year warranty on the transformer.
No other brand invests a decade of trust in the quality of its chargers.
The increasing popularity of electric forklifts flooded the market with all kinds of different forklift batteries.
Red Diamond hybrid chargers handle most of these. Yet, there’s no one-size-fits-all forklift battery charger. If you’re wondering which charger is best for your mixed fleet, we can help. Our expert team has the experience to evaluate your fleet’s needs and match you with the best power solution.
Let us help keep your fleet in motion.
To learn more about Red Diamond hybrid charging systems, contact us online or call us at (877) 914-8999.
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