Recently, ROYPOW, a market leader in Lithium-ion Material Handling Batteries, excitedly announced that several of its lithium-ion forklift battery models that comply with the BCI battery standards, including 24V, 36V, 48V, and 80V voltage systems, have successfully received the UL 2580 certification. This is another achievement following the UL certification of several products last time. It shows ROYPOW’s constant pursuit of quality and safety assurances for reliable and high-performing lithium battery solutions.
Comply with the BCI Standards
BCI (Battery Council International) is the leading trade association for the North American battery industry. It has introduced BCI Group Sizes that categorize batteries based on their physical dimensions, terminal placement, electrical characteristics, and any special features that could affect the battery fit.
Manufacturers build their batteries according to these specifications of BCI Group Size for each vehicle. Companies use BCI Group Sizes to streamline the process of finding the perfect match for the vehicle’s power needs and ensure proper battery fitment and performance.
By sizing its batteries to specific BCI Group sizes, ROYPOW eliminates the need for battery retrofitting, significantly shortening installation time and enhancing efficiency. The 24V 100Ah and 150Ah batteries use the 12-85-7 size, the 24V 560Ah batteries the 12-85-13 size, the 36V 690Ah batteries the 18-125-17 size, the 48V 420Ah batteries the 24-85-17 size, the 48V 560Ah and 690Ah batteries the 24-85-21 size, and the 80V 690Ah batteries the 40-125-11 size. Forklift businesses can choose ROYPOW batteries for true drop-in replacements for conventional lead-acid batteries.
Certified to UL 2580
UL 2580, a crucial standard developed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), sets forth comprehensive guidelines for testing, evaluating, and certifying the lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and covers environment reliability tests, safety tests, and function safety tests, addressing potential hazards like short-circuit, fire, overheating and mechanical failure to ensure that the battery can withstand the demanding conditions of daily use.
Certified to the UL 2580 standard indicates that manufacturers comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards and that their batteries have undergone comprehensive and rigorous testing to meet recognized industry safety and performance standards. This provides assurance and confidence to clients that the batteries installed in their electric vehicles are ultra-safe, reliable, and perform optimally.
After testing, ROYPOW several lithium-ion forklift battery models that meet the BCI standards successfully pass the UL 2580 certification, an important breakthrough for the performance and safety of ROYPOW products.
“The Li-ion material handling battery industry is experiencing massive growth, making safety a crucial concern. We are very proud to achieve this listing, which is a key milestone, serving as a powerful testament to ROYPOW’s commitment to powering the industry toward a safer and more effective future,” said Michael Li, Vice President of ROYPOW.
More about ROYPOW Forklift Batteries
ROYPOW batteries offer a full range of capacities from 100Ah to 1120Ah and voltages from 24V to 350V, suitable for Class I, II, and III forklift trucks. Each battery features industry-leading automotive-grade designs with a lifespan of up to 10 years, minimizing the need for frequent maintenance and battery swapping. With fast and efficient opportunity charging, maximized uptime is ensured, allowing continuous operation through multiple work shifts. The built-in intelligent BMS and unique hot aerosol fire extinguisher design enhance safety performance, setting it apart from other forklift battery brands.
To tackle performance challenges in more demanding environments, ROYPOW has specially designed explosion-proof and cold storage batteries. Featuring an IP67 waterproof rating and unique thermal insulation, ROYPOW cold storage forklift batteries deliver premium performance and safety even at temperatures as low as -40℃. With these safe and powerful solutions, ROYPOW batteries have become the choice of the world’s top 20 forklift brands.
For further information and inquiry, please visit www.roypow.com or contact marketing@roypow.com.
