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Ref: PRHP281 Date: 11th August 2023
Hoppecke launches rapid, space-saving battery charger
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Logistics businesses can now save warehouse space and improve battery availability by charging up to eight lead acid batteries simultaneously with a new high frequency charger from Hoppecke.
The trak charger HF giant effectively replaces eight individual chargers, saving both floor and shelf space. A single unit with one power connection, it isthe ideal solution when space is at a premium, or businesses are planning to refurbish or build a new warehouse.
Stuart Browne, general manager at Hoppecke Industrial Batteries, says: "Businesses in electric intralogistics are running increasingly bigger MHE fleets these days and with the cost of warehouse space on the rise, efficient use of it, and this includes the battery charging area, is a top priority.
"The trak charger HF giant addresses the space issue, whilst also tackling the need to improve battery availability, which is especially important in 24-hour operations, with a quick charge capability."
Suitable for single or multi-shift operations, the trak charger HF giant can be configured to charge batteries with differing voltages (24V to 80V) and capacities (64Ah to 1550Ah). Incorporating high efficiency HF power modules, the unit offers major cost savings by comparison with older 50hz chargers.
Long operating hours and short charging periods impact forklift performance, so rapid battery charging is a cost-effective way of boosting availability. Since Hoppecke's new charger achievesup to 95% state of charge in just 2.5 hours, intensive operations can easily incorporate opportunity charging during break times and shift changes.
After six charges at four-hourly intervals battery capacity returns to 100%, whereas without opportunity charging, capacity would be 62%. Heavy duty operations can take full advantage of this capability to maximise their working hours.
With the trak charger HF giant automatic battery recharging is independent of depth of discharge. The charger automatically transitions to recharge mode at the end of charge, compensating for self-discharge. Paperless evaluation provides greater transparency and the charger's large data memory enables users to track its entire service life. Another key feature is a special cooling system, which protects components from dust and dirt.
No cause for concern arises from battery faults, since the trak charger HF giant features the fastest pre-emptive safety shutdown on the market. Meanwhile, redundant switching of the power output stages ensures the highest possible operational safety. Safety is further improved byparallel power output stages, so even if a module fails, businesses can continue to charge their trucks.
Charger operation is via intuitive touchscreen control, with a series of colours enabling users to check charging status at a glance. Obtaining parameterisation and runtime analyses is straightforward, whilst a download function allows data storage on external media.
With the trak charger HF giant flexibility is built in. A rolling side panel allows for quick and easy integration of optional extras, such as Hoppecke's trak collect battery controller or trak monitor management system.
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Caption: Bycharging several batteries simultaneously, the new trak charger HF giant from Hoppeckesaves warehouse space and improves battery availability.
Editor's notes
HoppeckeIndustrial Batteriesis the leading specialist for industrial battery systems and the largest battery manufacturer in European ownership. Hoppecke offers customers around the world concepts for efficient and reliable power supply for every industrial application. A leading exponent of environmental care for more than 90 years, Hoppecke offers solutions for a variety of industries including motive power, reserve power for IT/telecoms, power stations, solar energy and UPS, special power for rail and underground. Hoppecke's UK operation is based in Newcastle-Under-Lyme in the Midlands and the parent company has customers and business partners in many countries around the world, including Europe, the USA and China.
Media contact:
Sue Tupling
Changeworks Communications
T: 01785 247588
Company contact:
Stuart Browne
Hoppecke Industrial Batteries Ltd
Unit 2 Lowfield Drive
Centre 500
Wolstanton
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 0UU
T: 01782 667305
W: www.hoppecke.com/uk
E:Stuart.Browne@hoppecke.co.uk
