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Whilst you know and love Ecobat for its range of forklift and industrial batteries and chargers. They are actually a global company with a real focus on battery technology. So we thought it would be good to spend a little time looking at the company itself, it’s ethos and why so many businesses across the world look to them for their batteries. Read More “Ecobat – Not just Forklift Batteries”

Have you ever heard of industrial batteries? Perhaps you thought that domestic batteries were the only type that you can buy, but you would be wrong. Industrial batteries are a separate type that have a purpose in mind when they are created. Where a domestic battery is for home use, an industrial battery is for industrial devices. Read More “What are Industrial Batteries?”

If you use forklifts in your business, then you know how much your company relies on them every day. You want to make sure that your equipment is up to taking on the intense amounts of work you need to have done each day.

One important area of maintenance for electric forklifts is the battery. Read More “Types of Forklift Batteries”

Lead crystal batteries are maintenance free batteries that use a technology call Lead Crystal®. They are fast charging, taking around 4 hours to recharge instead of the usual 12 hours that you would expect for an industrial battery.

Not only are they fast charging, but they also enjoy a design life of more than 2000 cycles, proving themselves as a high-performance solution Read More “What is a Lead Crystal Battery?”

Forklift batteries have a vital job to perform and having invested in them it’s important you keep them running at their best. It might seem like time that could be spent better elsewhere, but by introducing a schedule of regular maintenance you will save time and money later on down the line. Read More “How to Look After your Electric Forklift Truck Batteries”

Ecobat are well versed in the Marine Battery industry and are the UK’s leading supplier of boat batteries. Choosing batteries for your boat should take into account a number of variables:

Read More “What are the best types of Marine and Boat Batteries?”

VERTU is the result of VERTU Batteries and Ecobat Battery Technologies (who have been supplying forklift batteries and chargers for more than 65 years) working alongside one another to create a truly exceptional product. VERTU industrial batteries are ideal for saving money, while massively increasing energy savings at the same time. Read More “Who are VERTU Industrial Batteries?”

Battery technology has come an awfully long way over the last couple of decades. It’s possible to cram a lot more power into the body of a battery than it used to be, but this isn’t the only improvement that engineers and inventors have been able to design. Deep cycle batteries provide a service that their traditional counterparts Read More “What are Deep Cycle Batteries?”

When it comes to industrial products, 2 volt traction cells are increasingly popular, and a mainstay for most electric forklift trucks. But, why is that?
 
Simply put, these batteries are designed to withstand the test of time, as well as any physical test a forklift Read More “Why 2v Batteries are Perfect for Forklifts”

Battery design is constantly evolving, and although they have come a long way in recent years, consumer devices are not designed to operate in industrial environments, and vice versa. Considerable confusion exists regarding the choice of battery Read More “Industrial Batteries Vs Consumer Batteries”