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Slipping/power shortage of cold storage forklifts? Quick troubleshooting guide for common faults in low-temperature environments

Date: Jul 14, 2025

In low-temperature cold storage environments, do electric forklift for cold storage always break down due to battery "power loss" and hydraulic oil "thickening"? Don't panic! Master these 5 self-inspection steps to solve 90% of common faults in 5 minutes and reduce downtime losses!

High-frequency fault 1: Decreased battery capacity (slipping/weak power)

lSelf-inspection: The power meter shows a false high (actual available capacity drops by 30%), and power weakens significantly after acceleration.

lSolution: Preheat the battery to 25℃ in advance (Hengwang electric forklift for cold storage is equipped with a standard battery heating function); avoid deep discharge (charge when power >20%).

High-frequency fault 2: Increased viscosity of hydraulic oil (slow movement/jamming)

lSelf-inspection: After startup, the hydraulic system responds slowly, the oil cylinder expands and contracts slowly, and the fork lifting jams.

lSolution: Replace with -40℃ low-temperature hydraulic oil (Hengwang special oil, does not solidify at -40℃); check if the oil pipe is blocked (focus on cleaning the oil inlet).

High-frequency fault 3: Motor/circuit condensation (difficult to start)

lSelf-inspection: After starting, the motor makes abnormal noise, the instrument panel indicator flashes, and there is no response after power on.

lSolution: Shut down and cool for 30 minutes, blow clean condensed water in the motor heat dissipation holes with compressed air; apply waterproof grease for rust prevention (Hengwang original accessories).

Conclusion

Low-temperature faults of electric forklift for cold storage are not terrible; mastering methods + choosing the right equipment is the key! Hengwangg electric forklift for cold storage is adapted to low-temperature environments, equipped with heating batteries and low-temperature hydraulic oil as standard. Consult now to get a free Low-Temperature Maintenance Manual + fault troubleshooting video!

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