‘Rechargeable Batteries’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release JTT uses Exide gel batteries and SP chargers from Exide Technologies, which we summarised at the time by saying "JTT Equipment Services of Grantham is using Exide Technologies' maintenance-free Sonnenschein monobloc gel batteries and high-frequency SP chargers. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release CTS conference gives electrical equipment update from Cobham Technical Services: "Cobham Technical Services has announced that its annual conference will be held on 17-18 November 2009 at the Sheraton Skyline Hotel, Heathrow, London. ".

In October 2009, we covered the news from Saft Industrial Batteries - take a look at Saft batteries provide energy storage solution which says: "At Intelec 2009, Saft will demonstrate how its Sunica.plus batteries can provide the basis for hybrid power systems that deliver benefits for off-grid BTS (base transceiver stations). ".

Take a look also at the news release from Saft Industrial Batteries, Saft develops battery for outdoor telecoms, as well as Makita launches lithium-ion four piece kit from Makita UK, and Hansford vibration kit includes meter and probe from Hansford Sensors.

Latest stories...

Proline clamp-on flowmeter measures flow in pipes (October 2009)

Endress+Hauser has launched the Proline Prosonic Flow 93P clamp-on flowmeter, designed for the bidirectional flow measurement of liquids in pipes.

Saft unveils high-power compact battery (October 2009)

Saft is launching its MSX series high-power compact battery at Nordic Rail 2009, completing its range of high-technology rail batteries.

Fluke unveils industrial-grade thermal imagers (October 2009)

Fluke has introduced the Ti32 and TiR32 industrial-grade, high-performance imagers, which incorporate a 320 x 240 sensor to provide high-definition, detailed images.

Saft supplies Li-ion batteries for tactical radios (October 2009)

Saft has won an order from Bharat Electronics (BEL) to supply its MP series rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.

Exide lead-acid batteries power motorboats (September 2009)

Exide Technologies has provided power for the conversion of a fleet of motorboats on Lake Windermere.

Enersys provides change and charge for Ventura (September 2009)

A battery-management system that manages change-and-charge operations for warehouse-truck batteries has been installed by Ventura Network at its distribution centre at Wath on Dearne.

Bi-directional DC/DC converter reduces costs (September 2009)

A consortium led by Prodrive has developed an approach to the configuration of DC/DC converters that will reduce the cost, weight and package space associated with electric vehicle battery packs.

Flir i7 investigates building faults (September 2009)

The Flir i7 infrared camera is designed to investigate faults in building fabric and operations, and check for electrical and mechanical faults.

Saft offers Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

Saft, a provider of high-technology industrial batteries, is offering a range of nickel-metal-hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable-battery modules for off-grid photovoltaic (PV) and wind-energy systems.
High-energy rechargeable batteries cycle well

Saft has extended its VH "super high energy" series with two new nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) cylindrical cells - the D-size VH D 9500 and the F-size VH F 1500.