With constant power output and fast refuelling, fuel cell powered forklift trucks increase productivity of material handling equipment - compared to incumbent battery technology - operating in high throughput warehouses and distribution centres.
Ballard’s FCvelocity-9SSL fuel cell product is designed to meet the demanding requirements of the material handling end user. A derivative of our automotive fuel cell technology, the FCvelocity-9SSL offers long life, excellent reliability and ease of integration.
Currently our lead channel partner, Plug Power, continues to gain market traction with some of North America's largest warehouse, distribution and manufacturing facilities, including Central Grocers, Wal-Mart and Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire.
A fuel cell power solution utilizing Ballard's FCvelocity-9SSL offers the following advantages:
run times of up to three times those of lead acid batteries
constant power throughout each shift, so there is no loss in vehicle performance
no need to change power source mid-shift and no resulting vehicle or operator downtime
no need to store extra fuel cell power units - frees up valuable floor space
rapid (1-3 minute) refuelling in comparison to limited charge capabilities of lead acid batteries
To learn more about the FCvelocity-9SSL, click here.
To learn more about fuel cells in material handling applications, click here.
Contact us at marketing@ballard.com to discuss how this fuel cell product can improve the productivity of your business.
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