V-Force forklift batteries, chargers, and accessories now include the V-Force Lead-Acid Battery line. V-Force Lead-Acid Batteries can provide a cost-effective power solution for a range of duty cycles, including multi-shift operations. Crown’s V-Force Lead-Acid Battery line features two options: flat plate and tubular lead-acid batteries:
Flat Plate Lead-Acid Batteries are a more traditional, lower-cost design for electric lift trucks and feature a robust design for durability in rough applications. To minimize positive active material shedding and corrosion, this model features a five-layer wrap and heavy grid construction.
Tubular Lead-Acid Batteries increase the surface area of active material, while also improving productivity and extending runtimes for multi-shift applications. Crown’s tubular batteries feature a first-of-its-kind, flexible, bolt-on, inter-cell cable connector. This connector allows for easy maintenance, higher current delivery with less internal resistance, and lower operating temperature. The fully insulated flex connectors and post bolts prevent arcing and lead exposure. Standard tubular cells requiring less maintenance are available as are high-capacity cells for high duty cycle applications where increased run time is needed.
The full V-Force Lead-Acid Battery line is supported by Crown’s extensive service and distribution network and the company’s professional technicians who are trained to help extend the life of batteries and chargers while helping customers increase productivity and avoid unexpected repairs and downtime. The lead-acid batteries are fully compatible with V-Force high-frequency chargers, helping ensure the forklifts, batteries, and chargers work together to increase uptime and performance. Systems may be shipped pre-configured with options such as watering kits, Blinky electrolyte monitors, and battery monitoring identification devices.
