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NiCd cells combine the best of both worlds
Saft has developed the new VNT range of NiCd cells to satisfy the needs and requirements of specific applications such as emergency lighting.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 November 2005
Novel drain cleaners gain battery power
The Trojan Tool company's cordless sewer and drain cleaner provides a powerful and safer alternative to AC powered devices that electrocute hundreds of plumbers every year.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 February 2005
Beware budget battery reliabilty
Saft has issued a warning to lighting manufacturers after laboratory tests of two Chinese-made rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries showed them to be unsuitable for emergency lighting applications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 August 2004
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.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 August 2003
CD "handbook" features battery selection guide
The new Saft Rechargeable Battery Systems handbook is a full guide to the selection and use of rechargeable batteries.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 November 2002
Ni-MH cell handles heavy cycling
Saft's new VH F nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH) cylindrical cell has been developed specifically for applications requiring high-energy rechargeable batteries for use in frequent cycling conditions.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 April 2002
High-power battery recharges in quick time
The new VH D nickel-metal hydride cylindrical cell has been developed for applications requiring rechargeable batteries capable of providing high power, extended autonomy and fast charging.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 February 2002
Ni-MH cells ideally suited for cordless powertools
Saft has extended its Super High Power 'VH' series of rechargeable NiMH cylindrical cells with the addition of the new VH Cs HP designed for fast charge and high discharge rates
News from Engineeringtalk, 30 November 2001
World's most powerful storage battery to be built
Saft, the battery company, has won an order worth around US$10million for the design and manufacture of the world's most powerful storage battery, capable of supplying 40 MW of power
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 November 2001
Saft lithium-ion batteries take to the waves
A new design of water scooter is made possible by high-power, lightweight rechargeable lithium-ion batteries from Saft.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 March 2001
Hawker Eternacell acquired and UK sites merged
Saft, Alcatel's battery activity, has acquired Hawker Eternacell, part of Invensys plc's Power Systems Division, manufacturer of primary lithium batteries for military and industrial applications
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 January 2001
Saft batteries to power Land Warrior
Saft batteries will power Land Warrior, the US Army's computerised soldier of the future.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 April 2000
Credit Suisse changes to nickel-cadmium batteries
Credit Suisse Group, the global banking and insurance group, has become the first major bank to adopt nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries to guarantee the power supply to critical computer systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 February 2000
MoD selects extended-capability lithium-ion power
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has selected the Extended Capability Lithium Ion Power System (ECLIPS) rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery and charger system from Lincad Limited and Saft.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 February 2000
Choose the right lithium power source
Saft's new "Primary Lithium Battery Selector Guide" has been produced to help electrical and electronic product designers select the most appropriate primary lithium power source for any application.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 February 2000
Unbiased battery comparison software!
Saft's new free software compares within seconds the suitability of different types of industrial batteries according to user-defined criteria - and it doesn't always recommend Saft's own batteries.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 February 2000
Lithium primary cell gives a 12% capacity boost
Saft's new LS 33600C primary lithium cell has a nominal capacity of 18.5Ah, 12 per cent higher than Saft's existing high-capacity D-size lithium cell.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 February 2000
9V battery has double the capacity of alkalines
Saft's new 9V primary (non-rechargeable) lithium batteries have twice the capacity of standard alkaline equivalents, doubling the life between battery changes of equipment.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 February 2000
Saft batteries play key role in SunShark success
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries help propel budget conscious solar electric car to third place in the World Solar Challenge
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 February 2000
Lithium batteries vital in flight defibrillators
How the LO26SHX lithium sulphur dioxide 12 Volt primary battery pack powers LIFEPAK 500 automated external defibrillator.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 February 2000
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