What is BS EN 16796-3 - Energy efficiency of container handling lift trucks about?
The EN 16796 series deals with the energy efficiency of industrial trucks and aligns with the New Approach Eco-design Directive 2009/125/EC (ErP).
BS EN 16796-3 specifies the method of energy consumption measurement for container handling lift trucks, as defined in ISO 5053-1.
Note: BS EN 16796-3 is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 16796-1.
Who is BS EN 16796-3 - Energy efficiency of container handling lift trucks for?
The content of BS EN 16796-3 is of relevance for the following stakeholder groups:
- Machine manufacturers (small, medium, and large businesses)
- Market surveillance authorities
- Machine users (small, medium, and large businesses)
- Service providers, e.g., for consulting activities
Why should you use BS EN 16796-3 - Energy efficiency of container handling lift trucks?
As a truck is driven through a drive cycle, energy is always being dissipated. Friction and drag forces dissipate energy continuously as the truck moves. Also, a truck has minor energy use whenever it is turned on (controls, dash lights, etc.).
BS EN 16796-3 contains the procedures to determine the efficiency of container handling lift trucks, traction batteries, and battery chargers. The other parts provide a specific test cycle for different truck types.
BS EN 16796-3 is widely accepted by industry and is used to measure the energy consumption of container handling lift trucks and internal combustion industrial trucks. BS EN 16796-3 is in place since 1996 and it is used broadly. This approach allows the evaluation of the energy efficiency of trucks by comparison.