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U.S. Battery Products Help Keep The Maintenance Industry Green
he maintenance industry’s move toward improved environmental responsibility has sparked a demand for battery-powered floor scrubbers and sweepers. Ride-on and walk-behind cleaning machines are more maneuverable, water efficient and generally safer to operate, but the batteries that power them must provide more energy for longer runtimes in order for these machines to be cost effective for fleets and individual maintenance crews.
U.S. Battery is aiding in the industry’s effort of moving toward greater “Green Cleaning” by providing efficient deep cycle batteries that deliver improved overall performance, longer runtimes, faster cycle-up to full rated capacity and the highest total energy delivered over the life of the battery. In addition, the fact that deep cycle batteries are also essentially 100 percent recyclable allows maintenance companies to move closer to their goals of chemical-free, sustainable cleaning, using a power source that is also sustainable through recyclability.
EASIER MAINTENANCE
The most important factors in keeping batteries in top performance condition are proper charging and maintenance. Adding water to a string of batteries can be done much more effectively and quickly using a single point watering system, combined with U.S. Battery’s Sense Smart™ Valve. These products dramatically reduce the time and labor involved in checking water levels and filling individual cells. Proper watering increases the life of battery packs, dramatically reducing annual operating costs.
MAINTENANCE FREE
With busy schedules and limited time to perform regular maintenance, some operators prefer the convenience of U.S. Battery’s AGM maintenance-free batteries. These heavy-duty, deep cycle, maintenance-free batteries come with durable heavy-duty battery terminals, and feature completely sealed designs that eliminate electrolyte leakage. The deep cycle design of U.S. Battery AGM batteries provides the sustained performance to keep cleaning machines working longer on the job site, and provides longer life and higher energy output than other AGM batteries on the market. With more than 90 years of industry experience, U.S. Battery products continue to provide the best value and performance for the maintenance industry. For maintenance crews wanting to maximize the efficiency of battery-powered floor scrubbers and sweepers, it is vital to select the right battery. U.S. Battery helps by providing accurate rating charts on all its products. This allows crews to determine which deep-cycle battery provides the proper voltage, optimum AH capacity and best runtime to match a variety of cleaning machines on the market. A key selection factor is cycle life ratings, based on the depth of discharge (DOD). This is the percentage of AH capacity discharged from the battery on each use. U.S. Battery recommends limiting the DOD to 50 percent for optimum cycle life versus runtime. It is important to note that cycle life can be quoted at a wide variety of DOD ratings, so it’s best to always compare apples to apples. 32 — Maintenance Sales News — May/June 2019
For more information on U.S. Battery products, visit www.usbattery.com.