CROWN BLOG

To obtain a desired voltage or capacity, you may need to connect batteries in a series or parallel configuration. The process might seem confusing at first, but with a little education on the types ...

A sulfated battery has a buildup of lead sulfate crystals and is the number one cause of early battery failure in lead-acid batteries. The damage caused by battery sulfation is easily preventable ...

As the weather heats up, you need your summer toys and equipment to push through high temperatures without worrying about the reliability of your lead batteries.

It’s important to maintain the batteries that keep your machines and vehicles running. You already know that proper charging techniques are essential when it comes to battery maintenance, but do you ...

If a forklift keeps your business moving, your forklift needs a battery that will keep it moving. A forklift battery is not only the power source of a forklift but it also provides counterweight to ...

When the sun comes out, avid golfers start thinking about the season's first round. They clean their clubs and turn to their garages to unleash the golf carts. But, before turning on that cart and ...

For many businesses, batteries are a necessary investment but also a significant purchase, which is why choosing the right battery is so important. Choosing the right battery is a key factor in the ...

Batteries are the heart of material handling equipment. They're also one of the costliest components in any material handling piece of equipment-- often batteries are 25%-30% of a forklift’s purchase ...

When considering the cost of a battery over its entire life, 4 factors should come into play: Value, Capacity, Voltage, and Cycle Life. The real cost of a battery, or any consumable product, is ...

Heat and cold extremes will shorten the life of mechanical equipment faster than any other environmental influence. Not only is it critical to determine the right battery for your project, but to ...