What is a traction battery?
Propulsion for internal transport machines
A traction battery (also known as a forklift battery) is used to power a forklift or other internal transport equipment. Traction batteries consist of a number of traction cells connected in series to create a battery of 12, 24, 36, 40, 48, 72, 80 or 96 volts. Each traction cell delivers a voltage of 2 volts; the capacity is determined by the thickness and height of the individual cell.
The traction battery or traction cell converts the chemical energy stored in the battery into electrical energy to power the machine. These traction cells are typically installed in a battery container. This is a steel container (or sometimes plastic in the case of very small batteries) designed to match the forklift or other internal transport equipment for which the traction battery is intended.
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