Month: January 2016

​ Multimeters are devices that combine multiple eletrical measurement functions in one unit. These instruments typically measure voltage, electric current and resistance. In order to get the most from a…

​ Purkeys’ CAPS, or Capacitor Actuated Portable Starter, is a portable jumpstart machine that uses an ultracapacitor to jumpstart heavy-duty vehicles. According to Sales and Service Engineer Rylar Masco, the…

Jumpstart machines often rely on gas powered engines or a large number of batteries to provide the necessary power. While effective, these energy sources make jumpstart machines heavy and difficult…

​ Fleets that utilize liftgates know the speed of a liftgate is dependent on the liftgate batteries state of charge. They also know that liftgates that operate faster equals a…

​ Fleets that utilize liftgates are always looking for ways to increase charging opportunities for liftgate batteries. This is because batteries that are kept at a good state of charge…

Maxon Lift Corporation presented an award for Superior Partnership Contribution and Technical Training January 14, 2016 at Purkeys headquarters in Lowell, Ark. Arnold Kowal, Director of After Sales Service Support for Maxon,…

​ High-frequency liftgate applications require fleets to pull power from every available source to keep liftgate batteries charged. Liftgate charging systems like Purkeys’ SELECT and DIRECT utilize the stinger cord,…

​ Trucks that sit on the lot for long periods of time have a hard time keeping batteries fully charged. This is because parasitic loads slowly drain batteries over time.…