Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the subsidiary of Japanese automaker Toyota for material handling products, has announced its new 5/35 lithium-ion batteries.
The company, which operates with both the Toyota and Raymond brands, has introduced the battery with multiple configurations to fit the needs of most customers, including the option for 24V, 36V and 48V power capacities.
It is engineered and manufactured using the Toyota Production system and is IP-69 rated. The batteries fit a variety of Toyota forklifts across multiple industries including cold storage, food and beverage, and manufacturing.
The batteries have an integrated thermal management system to optimise performance from 22ºF below zero to 122ºF. It also has dual A320 charge ports and built-in counterweight with adjustable spacers.
Toyota said its lithium-ion chargers are compatible with the new 5/35 lithium-ion batteries and are fully integrated with the batteries’ onboard battery management system. The chargers support voltage ranging from 24V to 48V.
The 5/35 lithium-ion batteries have a modular design for servicing and future expansion and auto bypass of modules for uninterrupted operation. They also have a warranty cycle life of up to 5,000 cycles as long-term low-maintenance forklift power solutions.
“The launch of this new lithium-ion battery product line underscores Toyota’s commitment to making energy efficiency more accessible and supporting our customers with innovative energy solutions that increase operational performance,” said Damon Hosmer, TMHNA business unit leader and general manager – energy solutions. “These new solutions allow customers to reduce operational complexity, ultimately improving their bottom line and benefiting from Toyota’s renowned reliability.”
Image: The 5/35 lithium-ion batteries. Credit: Toyota.
