FOUR QUESTIONS TO ASK ABOUT FORKLIFT ELECTRIFICATION IN METALS OPERATIONS

Although steel and other metals operations are still in the early phases of adopting electric-powered lift trucks, electric forklifts have penetrated operations to varying degrees in a range of intense industries. This article explores four questions you should ask to gain a better understanding of the considerations, opportunities and benefits of forklift electrification in metals operations.

GET ANSWERS TO METALS INDUSTRY ELECTRICIFCATION QUESTIONS LIKE:

• What are the biggest concerns with electrification in metals operations?
• Where are the greatest opportunities, and to what extent has the industry adopted electric thus far?
• What are the clearest benefits of forklift electrification in metals operations?
• What considerations does the metals industry need to address in the near term?

Where are the greatest opportunities, and to what extent has the industry adopted electric thus far?

Applications with high-capacity trucks moving metal products that have cooled to near-ambient temperatures have the greatest potential for the adoption of electric lift trucks. A number of metals manufacturers are successfully using electric forklifts in their operations. Applications in freight and railyards are also strong candidates for electrification.

What are the clearest benefits of forklift electrification in metals operations?

Electric drivetrains have fewer serviceable parts than internal combustion engines, which can help reduce the downtime required for forklift maintenance. This can be particularly valuable for steel and metal operations where minimizing downtime is so critical that even short maintenance tasks like oil changes must be carefully scheduled.

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Understand the considerations and benefits of electric forklifts in metals operations by exploring four common questions about electrification in the steel and metals industry.