Lithium-Iron Forklifts by NOBLELIFT

NOBLELIFT Lithium-Iron Phosphate Electric Forklifts are powered by the latest in lithium iron phosphate technology.

Unlike lead-acid of most Lithium-Ion batteries in the industry. Noblelift has created the perfect chemical balance for an electric forklift with environmentally friendly and non-toxic chemical compounds. These are maintenance-free and do not require watering.

Do you know the difference between lithium-ion and lithium-iron?

1. The discharge rate for lithium iron phosphate outmatches lithium-ion. At 25C, lithium iron phosphate batteries have voltage discharges that are excellent when at higher temperatures. The discharge rate doesn't significantly degrade the lithium iron phosphate battery as the capacity is reduced.

2. Lithium iron phosphate has a lifecycle of 1,000-10,000 cycles. These batteries can handle high temperatures with minimal degradation. They have a long life for applications that have embedded systems or need to run for long lengths of time before needing to be charged.

For lithium-ion, the higher energy density makes it more unstable, especially when dealing with higher operating temperature environments. It has a life cycle of 500-1,000 cycles as it can be negatively impacted based on the operating temperature of the electronics or working components.

3. When it comes to storing unused batteries, it is important to pick chemistry that doesn't lose its charge over long periods of time. Instead, the battery should give close to the same charge performance as when it is used for over a year. Both lithium iron phosphate and lithium-ion have good long-term storage benefits. Lithium iron phosphate can be stored longer as it has a 350-day shelf life. For lithium-ion, the shelf life is roughly around 300 days.

4. Manufacturers across industries turn to lithium iron phosphate for applications where safety is a factor. Lithium iron phosphate has excellent thermal and chemical stability. This battery stays cool in higher temperatures. It is also incombustible when it is mishandled during rapid charges and discharges or when there are short circuit issues. Lithium iron phosphate does not normally experience thermal runaway, as the phosphate cathode will not burn or explode during overcharging or overheating as the battery remains cool.

However, the chemistry of lithium-ion does not have the same safety advantages as lithium iron phosphate. It's high energy density has the disadvantage of causing the battery to be unstable. It heats up faster during charging as a lithium-ion battery can experience thermal runaway.

Another safety advantage of lithium iron phosphate involves the disposal of the battery after use or failure. A lithium-ion battery made with a lithium cobalt dioxide chemistry is considered a hazardous material as it can cause allergic reactions to the eyes and skin when exposed. It can also cause severe medical issues when swallowed. So, special disposal considerations must be made for lithium-ion. On the other hand, lithium iron phosphate is non-toxic and can be disposed of more easily.

Bottom line key benefits:

* Highest energy density: lithium-ion

* Good energy density and lifecycle: lithium iron phosphate

* Stable chemical and thermal chemistry: lithium iron phosphate

* No thermal runaway and safe when fully charged: lithium iron phosphate

* Longer life and charge cycles

* Overall savings of ownership

Call Don Hwang 909-212-1962 or don.hwang@nobeliftna.com for more details on becoming a dealer.

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