MTC Direct Replacement Battery Extractors (BE-MT)

MTC Direct Replacement Battery Extractors

For facility managers who seek the service and dependability of a U.S.-built battery changer from BHS — but don't want to replace battery room infrastructure — there's the Competitor Replacement Battery Extractor. These units fit into existing battery racking systems built by BHS competitors for a smooth and simple transition.

BHS Quality for Non-BHS Battery Rooms

The Competitor Replacement Battery Extractor is designed to work seamlessly with existing battery rooms built by some of BHS' competitors, including models that fit into battery rooms with aisle widths of 72 inches.

Like all BHS Battery Extractors, Competitor Replacements feature heavy-duty, all-steel construction with an acid-resistant powder coating. The BHS manufacturing team based in St. Louis, Missouri build Battery Extractors that are designed to stand up to the harsh environment of a forklift battery room.

MTC Direct Replacement Battery Extractors (BE-MT) are built to replace Materials Transportation Company's "Power Changers" with operator-aboard controls. Models are available for single-, double-, or triple-tier battery shelving systems, with a variety of compartment sizes. They travel within a 72-inch aisle. Choose from the full BHS range of options. For an in-depth comparison between BHS Battery Extractors and MTC PCE Power Changers, see our coverage here.

Each Competitor Replacement Battery Extractor goes through the same rigorous quality-assurance regimen as original BHS designs. Skilled BHS technicians test the BE-MT for up to 10 hours of actual run-time. They perform two 108-point inspections. No Battery Extractor leaves the BHS warehouse, located in St. Louis, Missouri, without these intensive quality-assurance tasks.

The result is an American-made all-steel battery changer with a full load capacity of 10,000 pounds and travel speeds of up to 190 feet per minute.

Custom options are also available for Competitor Replacement Battery Extractors. Call the BHS sales team at 1.800.BHS.9500 to learn more.

Disclaimer: BHS is not affiliated with Materials Transportation Company (MTC) and MTC does not endorse or sponsor BHS or BHS products.

Features & Benefits

Heavy-duty construction for added reliability
Low-maintenance design reduces preventative maintenance frequency
No exposed components for added safety
Durable powder coat finish resists both acid and scratches
Manual control of hydraulics for easy operation
Vacuum extraction reduces wear and tear on batteries
Vacuum extractor arm adjustable for various reach requirements
Non-proprietary hydraulic and electrical components lower replacement part costs
Redesigned hydraulic system for increased flow capacities and consistent function speeds
Quiet-running dual floor drive system provides positive traction on wet or dry surfaces
BHS exclusive Non-Inter-Flow (NIF) hydraulic manifold system stabilizes the lift cylinders to ensure a level roller bed during load transfers
Four lift cylinders, in combination with four-point equalization, assure smooth and level vertical movement of the roller bed when empty or loaded
Five hydraulic-powered rollers per compartment provide a brake for safe, easy battery transfer
Induction-type proximity switch disables floor drive to protect equipment when the extractor arm is outside the envelope of the compartment
Extended reach increases the reach of the extractor arm and is ideal for use with forklifts with outriggers

Specifications

	BE-24-2-SLN	BE-36-2-SLN	BE-24-2-DSN	BE-36-2-DSN	BE-24-2-TSN	BE-36-2-TSN
Travel Speed	0 to 190 ft/min / 0 to 0.97 m/s		0 to 190 ft/min / 0 to 0.97 m/s		0 to 190 ft/min / 0 to 0.97 m/s
Raise - Lower Speed	0 to 10 ft/min / 0 to 0.05 m/s		0 to 16 ft/min / 0 to 0.08 m/s		0 to 26 ft/min / 0 to 0.13 m/s
Powered Roller Speed	0 to 37 ft/min / 0 to 0.19 m/s		0 to 37 ft/min / 0 to 0.19 m/s		0 to 37 ft/min / 0 to 0.19 m/s
Arm Traverse Speed	0 to 20 ft/min / 0 to 0.10 m/s		0 to 20 ft/min / 0 to 0.10 m/s		0 to 20 ft/min / 0 to 0.10 m/s
Arm Rotation Time	6 s to 8 s		6 s to 8 s		6 s to 8 s
Draw Bar Pull Vacuum (12” Round Cup)	1,000 lb / 454 kg		1,000 lb / 454 kg		1,000 lb / 454 kg
Vacuum Attach Time / Release Time	< 1 s / < 1 s		< 1 s / < 1 s		< 1 s / < 1 s
Input Voltage	240/480 V / 3 ph / 60Hz		240/480 V / 3 ph / 60Hz		240/480 V / 3 ph / 60Hz
AC Current Draw	20.2 / 10.1 A		20.2 / 10.1 A		35 A
AC Current Draw w/ Electric Drive Option	31.8 / 15.9 A		31.8 / 15.9 A		42 A
Control Circuit Voltage	120 V ac		120 V ac		120 V ac
Hydraulic Power Unit	5 hp / 3.73 kW		5 hp / 3.73 kW		20 hp / 14.9 kW
Hydraulic Power Unit w/ Electric Drive Option	8 hp / 5.97 kW		8 hp / 5.97 kW		25 hp / 18.7 kW
Hydraulic Pump	8 gal/min / 30 L/min		8 gal/min / 30 L/min		22 gal/min / 83 L/min
Power Unit	Hydraulic, Variable Displacement		Hydraulic, Variable Displacement		Hydraulic, Variable Displacement
Operating Pressure	1,500 psi / 103 bar		1,500 psi / 103 bar		1,500 psi / 103 bar
Vacuum Pump	1/3 hp / 0.25 kW		1/3 hp / 0.25 kW		1/3 hp / 0.25 kW
Vacuum	21” Hg / 711 mbar		21” Hg / 711 mbar		21” Hg / 711 mbar
Full Load Capacity	10,000 lb / 4535 kg		10,000 lb / 4535 kg		10,000 lb / 4535 kg
Weight (Empty)	5,300 lb / 2404 kg	5,700 lb / 2585 kg	5,500 lb / 2495 kg	6,100 lb / 2767 kg	7,500 lb / 3402 kg	7,800 lb / 3538 kg
Total Compartment Rollers / Powered	11/5		11/5		11/5
Guide Track	2” x 2.5” Angle / 51 mm x 64 mm		2” x 2.5” Angle / 51 mm x 64 mm		3” x 2.5” Angle / 76 mm x 64 mm
Overall Dimensions (L x W x H)	130” x 67” x 70” / 3302 mm x 1702 mm x 1778 mm	154” x 67” x 70” / 3912 mm x 1702 mm x 1778 mm	130” x 67” x 92” / 3252 mm x 1829 mm x 2237 mm	154” x 67” x 92” / 3861 mm x 1702 mm x 2237 mm	156 .5” x 67” x 158.19” / 3975 mm x 1702 mm x 4018 mm	180.5” x 67” x 158.19” / 4585 mm x 1702 mm x 4018 mm
Vacuum Arm Reach (Stand Side)	8” / 203 mm		8” / 203 mm		8” / 203 mm
Magnet Arm Reach (Stand Side)	8” / 203 mm		8” / 203 mm		8” / 203 mm
Vacuum Arm Reach (Hydraulic Extension) Truck Side	5” to 17” / 127 mm to 432 mm		5” to 17” / 127 mm to 432 mm		5” to 17” / 127 mm to 432 mm
Magnet Arm Reach (Hydraulic Extension) Truck Side	9” to 17” / 228 mm to 432 mm		9” to 17” / 228 mm to 432 mm		9” to 17” / 228 mm to 432 mm
Wheel Base	95.75” / 2432 mm	119.75” / 3042 mm	95.75” / 2432 mm	119.75” / 3042 mm	98” / 2489 mm	122” / 3099 mm
Drive Wheel Centerline	48” / 1219 mm		48” / 1219 mm		46” / 1168 mm
Battery Compartment Width	24” / 610 mm	36” / 915 mm	24” / 610 mm	36” / 915 mm	24” / 610 mm	36” / 915 mm
Maximum Battery Dimensions (L x W x H)	44” x 23” x 34” / 1118 mm x 584 mm x 864 mm	44” x 35” x 34” / 1118 mm x 889 mm x 864 mm	44” x 23” x 34” / 1118 mm x 584 mm x 864 mm	44” x 35” x 34” / 1118 mm x 889 mm x 864 mm	44” x 23” x 34” 1118 mm x 584 mm x 864 mm	44” x 35” x 34” / 1118 mm x 889 mm x 864 mm
Minimum Battery Width	12” / 305 mm		12” / 305 mm		12” / 305 mm
Minimum Battery Height	17.75” / 451 mm		17.75” / 451 mm		17.75” / 451 mm
Ground Clearance	0.63” / 16 mm		0.63” / 16 mm		0.63” / 16 mm
Roller Height	6.5” Min to 26.5” Max 165 mm Min to 673 mm Max		6.5” Min to 56” Max 165 mm Min to 1422 mm Max		6.5” Min to 96” Max 165 mm Min to 2438 mm Max

Note: Specifications may vary ± 5% because of temperature, floor considerations, and operator efficiency. Values represented under normal operating conditions.

Disclaimer: BHS is not affiliated with Materials Transportation Company (MTC), and MTC does not endorse or sponsor BHS or BHS products.

Options

Audible Alarm (BE-AUDALM): Alarm is activated while machine is in operation to notify pedestrians that the Battery Extractor is in use
BE-Mounted Water Tank (BE-WC-SS): Stainless steel water tank allows quick, easy battery maintenance from the Battery Extractor during battery change-out
Blue Light (BE-BLU-LT): Projects a bright, highly concentrated blue beam pattern on the ground in the direction that the extractor is moving
Custom Lasered Logo (BE-LOGO): Custom logo can be added to the front panel of the Battery Extractor
Electric Drive (BE-EDRIVE): Replaces hydraulic floor drive system with variable frequency drive (VFD) controlled system
Fan (BE-FAN): Aids in operator comfort in warm environments
Horn (BE-HORN): Horn is utilized by the operator to alert pedestrians
Level Assist Indicator (BE-LAI): An LED on the dash of the Battery Extractor alerts operator when proper vertical alignment with stands is achieved
Magnet Extraction (BE-MAG): Ideal when batteries are too narrow for vacuum extraction
Operator Shield (BE-OS): Isolates operator console from BE roller deck
Overhead Guard (BE-OHG): Protects the operator from falling objects
Powered Battery Stop (BE-PBS): Automatic, mechanical stops on the forklift change-out side of the BE roller compartments prevent battery discharge while the unit is more than 20" off the floor
Power Roller Cut-Out (BE-PRC-1/-2): Disengages powered rollers requiring additional input from operator to discharge battery from extractor
Safety Scanner (BE-SICK): A compact system which scans the area in front and behind the Battery Extractor to identify objects or pedestrians in its detection zone, stopping movement of the Battery Extractor upon detection
Strobe Light (BE-STBLT): Visually notifies bystanders when machine is in operation
Fleet Tracker® (FLT-IIOT): BHS Fleet Tracker is a cloud-based fleet-management system, with detailed reporting that allows users to right-size their fleets for optimal efficiency. Connection to the IIoT allows managers to measure the health of batteries, stands, and trucks by logging into a secured Web Portal. Fleet Tracker’s touchscreen HMI mounted to the Automatic Transfer Carriage guides users to charged batteries, posts maintenance reminders, and updates the status of battery assets to the cloud. The Fleet Tracker system improves battery health, improves change-out efficiency, and gives managers the real-time data they need to eliminate waste by matching assets to needs exactly.

Resources

Video Resources

Operator Aboard Battery Extractors from BHS

BE Option: Fleet Tracker

BE Options – Part 1

BE Options – Part 2

Blog Resources

Regulations

Warnings

California Residents: WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Learn more here.