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Because the Sleigh Might Not Be Big Enough for 2020

Despite the pandemic, financial analysts are forecasting consumer spending of more than $1 trillion during the upcoming holiday season. In fact, due in part to the Coronavirus-related precautions, some experts are predicting online sales to increase by over 35 percent. Taking these predictions and other rebounding commercial activities into account, combined with the significant rise in home food ...

What's the Right Battery Charger for My Industrial Battery?

Batteries for industrial equipment are a costly investment, so proper battery maintenance is critical to ensuring the longevity of the products. Proper battery maintenance also includes selecting the right battery charger. Doing a bit of research before purchasing a charger helps ensure the equipment functions at optimum performance and that you can quickly and conveniently recharge the unit for ...

Essentials of a Strong SRM Strategy

One of the biggest challenges facing material handlers today is developing strong supplier relationship management (SRM) strategies. Crown Battery is uniquely positioned to speak on the subject of SRM because of our role as a supplier and one that has been in business since 1926.

What Makes a Battery Heavy Duty?

The term “heavy-duty” refers to items that are designed to handle difficult work or tasks, equipment that is built to be stronger and provide more power than standard equipment. By default, it would seem that anything related to industrial material handling or mining would need to be heavy duty - but are they?

8 Key Steps to Manufacturing a Quality Lead Battery

All trustworthy lead battery manufacturers mirror manufacturing and quality control methods for their batteries. The difference, like most things, is in the details. How your lead battery is built matters and manufacturers should be able to confirm if they follow these 8 keys steps to manufacturing a quality lead-acid battery you will feel confident installing in your machinery or vehicle.

Flat Plate vs. Tubular Battery: Which is Better for Mining Equipment

Mining operations are decidedly complex and many pieces of machinery need to work in concert in order to be successful. If a mining equipment battery is unreliable, it can jeopardize the entire system, so it is important to choose the right one. Here's what to look for...

Industrial vs. SLI: Comparing Battery Types

A battery is an electrochemical storage device that converts chemical energy into electricity. As most people know, batteries and battery systems come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. From the small batteries that power a wristwatch to the massive ones that power large mining equipment. Along with the different shapes and sizes of batteries there are also different chemical make ups of batteries.