Tech Tips

All BHS Battery Extractors have velocity fuses to prevent sudden lowering of the battery compartment. See how to fully protect your battery extractor.

Three-piece vacuum cups allow for more effecitve forklift battery extraction. Find out how to lower costs with this new option.

Learn about the importance of hydraulic pump replacement for BHS battery extractors.

Guidelines for properly mounting vacuum cups on Battery Handling Systems, Inc. equipment.

Troubleshooting hydraulic cylinder issues can save money. If an inner carriage will not lift, retightening the pump piston barrel could fix the issue.

Tow arms and collector trolleys must be properly aligned with the energy rail. Find out the proper procedures for long BHS equipment life.

Dirty hydraulic fluid can cause premature wear and improper function of battery extractor components. Regular maintenance can prevent these problems.

BHS recommends regular hydraulic oil changes and gauging of temperature as part of battery extractor preventative maintenance.

BHS provides guidelines on moving an inoperable battery extractor without electrical power.

BHS reminds battery extractor operators how to properly use the vacuum cup during forklift battery change-out and how to repair a damaged vacuum cup.