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Gas vs. Electric Lift Trucks Analysis Series, Conclusions & Recap
HCO Innovations is publishing an eight-part series as an in-depth comparative analysis and discussion on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Internal Combustion (IC) motors and Alternating Current (AC) Eletric lift truck engines, Comparison Analysis of CNG (IC) vs. AC...
Analysis Series, Chapter 6: Battery and Charging Systems
Chapter 6: Battery and Charging Systems Lift truck batteries come in all shapes and sizes. A typical battery’s dimensions and weight can vary widely depending on the truck, but in the case of the 5,000 lb. electric sit-down counterbalanced lift truck, it’s...
Analysis Series, Chapter 7: Electric Braking and Energy Regeneration
Chapter 7: Electric Braking and Energy Regeneration AC electric technology allows precise and aggressive electric braking in which mechanical friction from a physical brake is not used as the sole means of slowing or stopping the lift truck but in addition, it ‘pours’...
Analysis Series, Chapter 2: AC Technology Compared to Internal Combustion
Chapter 2: AC Technology Compared to Internal Combustion When compared to internal combustion systems, the performance of AC lift trucks in parameters such as acceleration, ability to negotiate a ramp, speed control on ramps, load-lift ability and braking are today...
Analysis Series, Chapter 4: Trends in Materials Handling
Chapter 4: Trends in Materials Handling A trend to increasingly narrower aisles in warehouses and distribution centers reflects the need to store more goods in the same amount of space than in the past (“cube utilization”). In addition to aisles shrinking, storage...
How WMS Enhances Order Fulfillment Speed
Discover how WMS boosts order fulfillment speed at HCO Innovations. Transform your operations for faster, more efficient order processing.
Materials Handling Efficiency Tips for the Food Industry
Profit margins are razor thin in the food industry and it’s critical distribution centers run at optimal efficiency. Before determining the right amount of space and equipment in a warehouse, it must be determined whether the right processes are in place to handle...
Material Flow Analysis: An Easier Step-by-Step Guide to Evaluating and Optimizing Your Warehouse
Learn how to evaluate and optimize your warehouse with this step-by-step guide to Material Flow Analysis. Discover the best practices for improving your warehouse operations and increasing efficiency.