This floor cleaning machine LiFePO4 battery project shows how a 25.6V battery system can be configured for commercial floor scrubbers, sweepers and other professional cleaning equipment.
The battery specification is selected around the traction motor, brush motors, vacuum system, required cleaning shift, original lead-acid compartment, charger and machine weight requirements.
A floor cleaning machine can operate several electrical loads at the same time. Battery demand changes as the machine travels, applies brush pressure, dispenses cleaning solution and recovers water from the floor.
The battery review should cover:
The following specification is an engineering reference for a medium-size 24V commercial floor scrubber. It is not presented as measured data from the cleaning machine shown in the photographs.
| Machine System Voltage | 24V |
|---|---|
| Nominal Battery Voltage | 25.6V |
| Rated Capacity | 100Ah |
| Nominal Energy | 2560Wh |
| Continuous Discharge Current | 100A |
| Peak Discharge Current | Up to 500A for 1 second |
| Maximum Continuous Battery Output | Approximately 2560W at 25.6V and 100A |
| Reference Average Current | 25A planning value; replace with measured machine data |
| Calculated Cleaning Time | Approximately 3.2 hours using 80Ah planning capacity at a 25A average load |
| Battery Charge Voltage | 28.8V ± 0.4V reference specification |
| Reference Charger | 29.2V 20A CC/CV LiFePO4 charger |
| Calculated Charging Time | Approximately 5 hours from empty under ideal conditions |
Important: Battery voltage, capacity, energy, current limits and charger settings are based on a published reference configuration. Average current and cleaning time must be confirmed with the intended floor scrubber before being presented as actual project results.
Cleaning-machine power changes throughout the working shift. The traction, brush and vacuum motors do not necessarily operate at their maximum ratings at the same time.
| Equipment Load | Preliminary Power Range | Operating Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Traction Motor | 400–600W | Changes with speed, gradient, turning and machine weight |
| Brush Motors | 500–800W combined | Changes with brush diameter, pressure and floor resistance |
| Vacuum Motor | 300–500W | Operates during water-recovery cycles |
| Pump and Controls | 50–150W | Lower continuous or intermittent auxiliary load |
These power ranges are preliminary engineering examples, not measured values from the pictured machine. Use motor nameplates, controller data and operating tests to establish the final load profile.
The approximate current required by a combined 1500W cleaning load can be calculated as follows:
Battery Current = Equipment Power ÷ Battery Voltage ÷ System Efficiency
At 1500W, 25.6V and 90% overall efficiency, the calculated battery current is approximately 65A.
This represents a high-load condition rather than the average current over the complete cleaning shift. Current may be lower while the machine is turning, repositioning or operating with reduced brush pressure.
The equipment review should separate:
Cleaning time depends on average current over the complete working cycle rather than maximum motor power alone.
Estimated Cleaning Time = Planning Battery Capacity ÷ Average Operating Current
Using 80Ah as the planning capacity, equal to 80% of the rated 100Ah capacity:
| Average Current During Cleaning | Calculated Cleaning Time |
|---|---|
| 20A | Approximately 4.0 hours |
| 25A | Approximately 3.2 hours |
| 30A | Approximately 2.7 hours |
| 40A | Approximately 2.0 hours |
These calculations are planning examples rather than measured shift results. Floor type, brush pressure, travel speed, gradient, water recovery, operator use, motor efficiency and battery temperature all affect actual cleaning time.
The reference system uses a 29.2V 20A CC/CV charger for the 25.6V 100Ah LiFePO4 battery.
At an ideal constant 20A output:
100Ah ÷ 20A = approximately 5 hours
Actual charging time may be longer because of charger efficiency, battery temperature, connected loads and charge-current tapering.
Before retaining the existing floor scrubber charger, confirm:
A matched LiFePO4 charger is recommended when the complete behavior of the existing lead-acid charger cannot be verified.
The battery enclosure must be configured around the floor scrubber’s actual battery compartment, mounting structure, cable layout and service requirements.
Before approving the installation, confirm:
A LiFePO4 battery may weigh less than the original lead-acid bank. On some floor scrubbers, battery weight contributes to traction, stability or brush pressure. Counterweight requirements should therefore be reviewed before approving the conversion.
Many commercial floor scrubbers use two 12V lead-acid batteries connected in series or a dedicated 24V industrial battery bank. A lithium replacement should be selected from the complete machine specification.
The conversion review should cover:
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The Smart BMS monitors voltage, current and temperature while protecting the battery against operation outside the approved limits.
Available functions can include:
Many cleaning machines do not require battery communication. CAN or RS485 should only be added when the equipment controller or display requires battery data and a compatible protocol is available.
The sample battery should be tested in the intended floor scrubber before the production specification is approved.
Machine validation should include:
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Yes, when the battery voltage, motor current, dimensions, mounting, weight, charger and connectors are compatible with the cleaning machine.
No. Suitability depends on the machine controller, combined motor load, startup current, required cleaning time, battery compartment, charger and counterweight requirements.
At a calculated average current of 25A and an 80Ah planning capacity, the estimated cleaning time is approximately 3.2 hours. Actual operating time must be established through testing with the intended machine.
Only when its voltage, current and complete charging profile are compatible with the approved LiFePO4 battery. A matched LiFePO4 charger is generally recommended.
On some cleaning machines, battery weight affects traction, stability and brush pressure. A lighter lithium battery may require an approved mounting or counterweight solution.
Yes. Enclosure dimensions, mounting points, terminals, power connectors, charging connectors and cable outlets can be developed for qualified OEM projects.
Send us the machine model, original lead-acid battery configuration, system voltage, required capacity, motor ratings, measured average and startup current, required cleaning time, battery-compartment dimensions, connector type, charger specification and estimated order quantity.
Our engineering team will review the machine requirements and recommend a suitable floor scrubber LiFePO4 battery configuration for sample development and equipment testing.
