Lead-acid batteries are a crucial component of electric forklifts, and they may experience abnormal high temperatures during use. What causes this, and how can we avoid it during operation?
Battery anomalies in electric forklifts, such as excessive heat, overheating, and smoking, necessitate immediate cessation of forklift operation and charging. Further inspection of the battery, vehicle, charger, and other factors that could contribute to the high temperature is required. If the forklift battery discharges at a high current continuously, it can lead to high battery temperature, rapid evaporation of the electrolyte, and damage to the plates, causing active material to fall off. Naturally, plate aging can increase the internal resistance of the battery, generating a significant amount of heat during use, which also contributes to high battery temperature. In such cases, potential safety hazards exist, and it is imperative to replace the battery promptly. Additionally, issues with the forklift's circuit board must be addressed. As everyone knows, forklifts rely on batteries for propulsion, and any fault in the circuit can increase battery current, potentially causing overheating. Forklift operators should frequently check the temperature of the battery by hand. The lead-acid battery in forklifts should not exceed 35 degrees Celsius during charging or discharging.
Battery maintenance for electric forklifts is crucial when not in use. To prevent insufficient power during emergencies, note that these tubular lead-acid batteries have a certain degree of self-discharge and require strict environmental conditions. Store them at temperatures not exceeding -20℃ to +40℃. Keep the battery fully charged during storage. Due to capacity loss during transportation or storage due to self-discharge, please recharge before use. If left unused for a long period, recharge to compensate for the self-discharge during storage.