Still develops new lithium-ion battery

With its existing battery portfolio, Still covers the entire spectrum of intralogistics challenges and application scenarios. The "Plus" lithium-ion batteries in three voltage classes and with different capacities can also handle intensive multi-shift operations with high performance requirements. However, not every company needs the maximum possible battery power to organize its own logistics processes.

"We have noticed that many of our customers are not making full use of the performance of our lithium-ion batteries," explains Sascha Jordan, Senior Director Strategy & Solution Portfolio Still. "That's why we developed a battery tailored to the market and customer needs that combines all the advantages of lithium-ion technology while offering customers an attractive price-performance ratio."

Avoid expensive oversizing

The principle behind it: not maximum power at any price, but the most technically and economically viable solution for every challenge. "With our energy systems, we don't focus on sheer size and performance, but on intelligent energy supply," emphasizes Gesa Kaatz, New Energy Advisor Still. This approach avoids expensive oversizing, reduces investment costs and shortens the payback period. This is because annual operating hours in the lower four-digit range cover the majority of typical intralogistics applications - and for customers with higher performance and operating time requirements, the performance batteries of the Lithium-Ion Plus series are still available.

The new battery is also a smart choice for customers who have previously used lead-acid batteries without changing the battery and now want to benefit from a longer service life, less maintenance and greater energy efficiency. This is because it can absolutely keep up with lead-acid systems in terms of price-performance ratio over the entire service life, and also scores points with intelligent thermal management and offers the same service concept and warranty conditions as all other lithium-ion batteries from Still.

Focus on energy efficiency and suitability for everyday use

In combination with the best-selling RX 20 electric forklift truck, the new lithium-ion battery from Still offers companies a practical way to get started with lithium-ion technology - designed for single-shift operation and energy-efficient use. "In the powerful and maneuverable RX 20, our new lithium-ion battery offers exactly the right performance for most everyday logistics tasks, coupled with all the advantages of this technology: short charging times, high energy efficiency, long service life and maintenance-free operation," says Gesa Kaatz. "And all this at a price that makes the switch particularly economically attractive for many companies - exactly what our customers need."

Local battery production strengthens location

The battery developed within the Group is manufactured at the Hamburg site. "In this way, we can quickly and efficiently implement adaptations to our vehicles and customer requirements and offer a perfect match of vehicle, battery and charging technology from a single source," emphasizes Gesa Kaatz. On-site production also shortens transport routes and enables more sustainable production. In this way, STILL secures its own competitiveness and at the same time strengthens Hamburg as a production location.