Today’s floor scrubbers must offer great flexibility and must be always ready to use to reduce cleaning times and costs. For this reason, manufacturers of professional cleaning machines are looking for new technologies that make operations faster and cheaper. This is confirmed by the growing demand for scrubbing machines equipped with lithium-ion batteries, a technology that makes it possible to meet the needs of the cleaning business, which requires excellent results in tight deadlines. So, let’s analyze all the advantages of lithium-ion batteries on professional floor scrubbers.
Batteries for floor scrubbers
There are different types of batteries available for floor scrubbers on the market. In general, scrubber dryers are equipped with flooded lead (or acid), GEL or AGM batteries. Lately, floor scrubbers are often equipped with lithium-ion batteries, an advantageous and extremely efficient but also safe technology that allows you to obtain great performance and maximize cleaning operations.
What are lithium-ion batteries?
Lithium-ion batteries are a type of energy storage that produces energy by displacing lithium ions. The main characteristics of lithium batteries are that they have a high energy density with a low memory effect and a very low self-discharge. For this reason, they are used more and more often in many applications: portable electronics, electric vehicles, industrial applications and also professional scrubbing machines.
The advantages of the lithium-ion batteries used in professional floor scrubbers
We have already mentioned some of the advantages of scrubbing machines equipped with lithium-ion batteries, but this innovative technology deserves to be analyzed in detail. In fact, using lithium-ion batteries on floor scrubbers allows you to increase productivity and reduce costs, as it is a technology that helps you to:
- Reduce time
- Maintain consistent performance
- Increase efficiency
- Make an eco-friendly choice
- Reduce maintenance costs
- Simplify management
- Increase safety
Reduce times thanks to floor scrubbers equipped with lithium-ion batteries
The best known advantage of lithium-ion batteries is their charging speed. Furthermore, they can be charged at any time, without having to wait for them to be completely out of power. You can recharge the lithium batteries whenever you want without worrying about the annoying “memory effect”, as happens with traditional batteries. This aspect makes it possible to significantly reduce the time needed to prepare the floor scrubber, so the machine is always ready to use.
Consistent floor scrubber performance thanks to lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries ensure full power until completely discharged, thus guaranteeing consistent performance for the floor scrubber. This translates into excellent cleaning results even in the presence of stubborn dirt. A great advantage, especially for scrubbing machines working in the industrial sector.
Lithium-ion batteries increase floor scrubbers efficiency
Floor scrubbers equipped with lithium-ion batteries can easily be used over multiple shifts. This is due to the fact that they can be recharged faster than other types of batteries and at any time. Furthermore, the combination of a lithium battery and the right charger makes it possible to increase overall efficiency by 30% compared to traditional lead-acid batteries.
Lithium-ion batteries are an eco-friendly choice
We can say that lithium-ion batteries are an eco-friendly choice as they do not contain harmful gases or acids if released into the environment. Furthermore, compared to other types of floor scrubber batteries, they have a longer life cycle and consume less energy while keeping productivity unchanged. If we compare the cycles of lithium batteries with those of lead-acid batteries, we immediately notice a significant difference: approximately 2000/3000 charge/discharge cycles for lithium batteries compared to 500/1000 cycles for lead, AGM or gel batteries. In economic terms, lithium-ion batteries are more expensive than lead-acid batteries, but they last longer, making them more environmentally friendly and cost-effective in the long term.
Reduced maintenance costs with lithium-ion batteries
Costs related to the maintenance of lithium-ion batteries are significantly reduced compared to those of other battery types. In fact, lithium batteries do not require maintenance and, if necessary, they are easy to clean. Lead-acid batteries, for example, require constant maintenance to monitor and eventually restore the water level. Lithium-ion batteries, on the other hand, do not have this requirement and only need to be recharged and used.
Li-ion batteries are easy to manage
Lithium batteries for scrubbing machines are easy to manage. This is because they do not require a dedicated and ventilated recharging and storage area. The lithium battery charger can be positioned in the most convenient place where the floor scrubber must operate. It is important to remember that you can also use the on-board battery chargers.
Increased safety thanks to lithium-ion batteries
Safety is increased when you use lithium-ion batteries. People who use floor scrubbers equipped with lithium batteries don’t have to worry about restoring water level or to pay attention to the emission of dangerous gases, as happens with other batteries. Furthermore, they generally weigh less than other types of scrubber dryer batteries and are therefore safer to handle, avoiding possible injuries.
Why choose a floor scrubber with lithium-ion batteries?
Why should you choose a scrubbing machine equipped with lithium batteries? This question arises spontaneously given the many advantages of lithium-ion batteries on floor scrubbers. Each type of floor scrubber battery has its own advantages. So, the answer to the question depends on the needs and specific cleaning operations for each site that has to be cleaned. Lithium-ion batteries are suitable for all applications, but are particularly recommended when the floor scrubber must:
- Work in multiple shifts and intensive applications, thus increasing both the efficiency of the machine and that of the fleet itself.
- Clean in sensitive environments such as in the food sector or pharmaceutical industries as there is no risk of leakage of harmful gases (as may happen with lead-acid batteries).
Comac floor scrubbers equipped with lithium-ion batteries
Comac always equips its professional cleaning machines with innovative technologies, which is why we offer lithium technology on the latest generation floor scrubbers. Contact us to learn more about lithium-ion batteries on Comac floor scrubbers and find the best cleaning solution that fits your needs. Our authorized distributors will be happy to assist you.
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