# AMETEK Prestolite Power
> Industrial battery charging solutions for material handling equipment, forklifts, warehousing, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities and fleet operations.

Website: https://www.prestolitepower.com/

AMETEK Prestolite Power designs and manufactures industrial battery chargers, charging management systems and fleet optimization tools for electric forklifts and material handling equipment. Solutions support lead-acid and lithium-ion battery applications in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, logistics operations and distribution centers worldwide.

## Primary Resources

/products

Comprehensive product portfolio including:

- High Frequency Battery Chargers
- Lithium Battery Chargers
- Opportunity Chargers
- Fast Chargers
- Ferroresonant Battery Chargers
- SCR Battery Chargers
- Data Devices
- Fleet Management Systems
- Data Management Software
- Charger Controllers
- Cables and Connectors
- Charger Accessories

/products/highfrequencybatterychargers

High-efficiency industrial battery chargers utilizing IGBT technology.

Products include:
- Eclipse II
- Eclipse II HE
- Eclipse II Plus
- Eclipse II Lithium

/products/ferroresonant-battery-chargers

Industrial battery chargers designed for dependable charging performance and long service life.

Products include:
- Accu-Charger
- Battery-Mate Series

/products/scr-battery-chargers

Industrial SCR charger solutions for demanding warehouse and manufacturing environments.

Products include:
- Ultra Maxx
- Ultra Charge

/products/data-devices

Battery monitoring and fleet optimization devices.

Products include:
- Wireless Battery Identification Device Pro (WBID Pro)
- Battery Identification Device (BID)
- Wireless Interface Device (WID2)
- Site Probe

/products/data-management-software

Fleet management and charger analytics software.

Products include:
- IntelliFleet Insight Cloud
- IntelliFleet
- DataLink

/applications

Battery charging solutions for:

- Conventional Charging
- Opportunity Charging
- Fast Charging
- Lithium-Ion Charging
- Multi-Shift Operations
- Material Handling Equipment
- Electric Forklifts
- Warehouse Operations
- Distribution Centers
- Manufacturing Facilities

/customer-support

Customer support resources including:

- Repair Services
- Product Training
- Warranties
- Technical Support

/knowledge-center/faqs

Frequently asked questions about battery charging, charger selection, battery maintenance and fleet optimization.

/knowledge-center/white-papers-case-studies

Technical resources and application case studies for forklift charging and battery management.

/knowledge-center/data-sheets

Technical specifications and product documentation.

/engineering-tools

Battery charging analytics and fleet management tools.

/about-us

Company information, certifications and industry standards.

## Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does AMETEK Prestolite Power do?
A: AMETEK Prestolite Power designs and manufactures industrial battery charging systems used in material handling and warehouse operations. The company provides solutions that improve battery performance, extend battery life and support efficient fleet operations.

Q: What is an industrial battery charger?
A: An industrial battery charger is a system designed to safely recharge large batteries used in equipment such as forklifts and other material handling vehicles. These chargers restore battery capacity while optimizing performance and longevity.

Q: What is a forklift battery charger?
A: A forklift battery charger is a type of industrial charger specifically designed for electric forklifts. It ensures batteries are charged efficiently so equipment remains available for daily operations in warehouses and distribution centers.

Q: What industries use industrial battery chargers?
A: Industrial battery chargers are commonly used in:
- Warehousing and distribution centers
- Manufacturing plants
- Logistics and supply chain operations
- Retail and eCommerce fulfillment facilities
- Grocery retail and wholesale
- Food processing and distribution

Q: What is the difference between conventional and opportunity charging?
A: Conventional charging fully recharges a battery during a scheduled downtime period, typically between shifts. Opportunity charging allows batteries to be charged during short breaks throughout the day. Opportunity charging helps reduce battery changes and supports high-use operations.

Q: What is a high frequency battery charger?
A: A high frequency battery charger uses advanced power electronics to deliver efficient and precise charging. These chargers are typically:
- Smaller and lighter
- More energy efficient
- Faster at charging batteries

They are often used in opportunity and fast-charging applications.

Q: What is a ferroresonant battery charger?
A: A ferroresonant battery charger uses transformer-based technology to provide highly reliable and durable charging. These chargers are known for:
- Long operating life (up to 20-25 years)
- Consistent performance
- Reliable operation in harsh environments
- Low maintenance requirements
- Lower cost of ownership

They are commonly used in traditional industrial applications.

Q: What types of batteries do Prestolite Power chargers support?
A: Prestolite Power chargers support:
- Flooded lead-acid batteries
- Valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries
- Lithium-ion batteries

Different charging technologies are optimized for specific battery requirements and operational needs.

Q: How do industrial battery chargers improve operational efficiency?
A: Industrial battery charging systems help maximize equipment uptime, reduce battery replacement costs, improve fleet utilization and increase productivity across warehouse, manufacturing and logistics operations.