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Alcad unveils rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries
Alcad is releasing its Vantex and Solar ranges of low-maintenance, rechargeable nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries that deliver high performance, reliability and optimised total cost of ownership.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 February 2009
Battery endures constant high temperatures
Vantex cells are assembled in blocks of up to six cells to facilitate transportation and are delivered ready-filled with electrolyte to make installation fast and simple.
News from Engineeringtalk, 12 February 2008
Batteries are made for renewable backup duties
Rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries are developed to deliver totally reliable service and low maintenance for renewable energy installations.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 June 2006
Nickel-cadmium batteries for switch tripping units
PB Design has fitted Alcad XHP FR rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries in highly specialised 50 and 110V battery switch tripping units installed in 17 stations on London Underground's Northern Line.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 July 2004
Backup power helps keep gas under pressure
Transco has upgraded the DC power backup system for its Scunthorpe gas compressor station by installing two 110V rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries and a thyristor-controlled rectifier power unit.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 June 2004
Long-life NiCds outperform lead-acid cells at sea
AB Pharos Marine has boosted the performance and reliability of its range of self-contained photovoltaic power systems by offering long-life rechargeable NiCd batteries as a replacement option.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 October 2003
Battery CD-ROM includes specification program
The latest Alcad CD-ROM has been revised and extended to provide even more information and utilities for the correct specification and usage of rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 July 2002
Power station switches to nickel-cadmium batteries
Nickel-cadmium technology replaces lead-acid Plante batteries for a demanding high-temperature application in South Africa.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 July 2002
Free CD-Rom outlines Ni-Cd backup batteries
Alcad's new CD-ROM is designed to provide a complete suite of information and utilities for the correct specification and usage of industrial rechargeable nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 July 2000
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