Genie has introduced a new lithium-ion battery for its GS E-Drive Slab Scissor Lifts, designed to make them cleaner and quieter with lower maintenance, the company says.
The zero-maintenance Genie Lithium-Ion battery’s fully-sealed IP67 housing protects it from water and dust contamination while it has an expected lifespan of about 10 years and comes with a five-year warranty.
Introduced in 2020, Genie E-Drive scissor lifts are already low-maintenance machines with a fully sealed AC drive motor. Genie’s E-Drive Lithium-Ion scissor lifts are said to reduce maintenance costs by an additional 11% compared to flooded lead acid (FLA) batteries because the lithium-ion batteries do not need to be watered or replaced.
According to the manufacturer, Genie Lithium-Ion batteries have been specifically designed for MEWPs and are certified by the independent certification organisation. Underwriters Laboratory (UL) against fire, electric shock and explosion. They have been rigorously tested for longevity and reliability, even in extreme environments, the company says.
Genie GS E-Drive Lithium-Ion scissor lifts can be recharged in just four hours while partial charges do not damage the Lithium-Ion battery. This allows operators to charge a lift during breaks or over lunch if the machine has not been charged the night before, or if it is being used for a second shift.
“Today’s electrified equipment doesn’t just reduce emissions. In many cases, it also performs better and requires less maintenance. That said, battery maintenance and replacement is still one of the biggest ongoing expenses for scissor lift owners. Genie Lithium-Ion reduces those costs by eliminating battery maintenance and replacement. Purposefully designed for use in MEWPs, Genie Lithium-Ion is the only battery you’ll need for the normal life of your scissor lift,” says Christian Dube, Genie Product Manager.
