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What are industrial batteries?

The generic term industrial batteries covers all professional, industrial battery applications for the areas of drive and supply. The drive battery sector includes all types of traction batteries that are required to operate electric industrial trucks in intralogistics, such as forklifts or lift trucks. However, lead-acid batteries for cleaning machines or lifting platforms with electric drives also fall into this segment.

The supply battery sector, on the other hand, is known under more common terms such as "stationary batteries" or "stationary battery systems". This includes all types of batteries that are used in security technology, emergency power and UPS systems or as starter batteries for diesel generators in the event of a power failure.

What are traction batteries and what service do you get from us?

Especially in larger, professional drive applications for electric forklifts and the like, it is important that the battery and charging technology are perfectly matched to the individual requirements of the vehicle and its area of application. The decisive element compared to conventional lead batteries is primarily the cycle stability of the armoured plate batteries used in this field. Due to the special tubular plate design, these lead batteries are much more robust and can thus withstand significantly more cycles than "normal" vehicle batteries. Forklift batteries and other trough batteries consist of several 2V battery cells, which are installed in the trough and then connected in series by copper connectors. Depending on the number of individual cells, this results in a nominal voltage (volts) of 12V, 24V, 48V or 80V. The respective capacity of the cells then also determines the nominal capacity (Ah) of the battery. The trough dimensions are crucial when buying a new forklift battery, as each vehicle only allows certain dimensions. Battery troughs are available in DIN sizes (DIN A, DIN B, DIN C) or as special troughs, some with special features such as suspension lugs or lids. It should also be noted that the device batteries in many forklifts and other electric vehicles are used not only as energy storage, but also as a counterweight, and therefore when buying replacement batteries, special attention should be paid to the weight of the battery.

The cells themselves can basically be divided into two types of batteries. Low maintenance wet batteries and maintenance free gel batteries. In the case of wet batteries, a further distinction is made between the standard PzS cells and the PzB cells, which stand for standard cells with British dimensions. All wet cells must be regularly refilled with distilled water, this can also be simplified by a refilling system (Aquamatik). Gel batteries can be recognised by the product designation PzV, water refilling is not necessary here and also not possible, as these cells are completely sealed and the electrolyte is fixed in gel.

As already mentioned, the right charging technology is also crucial. Because only if the charger is perfectly matched to the drive battery and the application, a smooth and long operation of the forklift battery can be guaranteed. In this area, we rely on the premium chargers from the Fronius brand, and also have some options from our own brand in stock. Please contact our sales team for traction batteries on 08331/94444-60 or use our enquiry form. In addition to the products and all accessories (plugs, connectors, aquamatics, electrolyte circulation, etc.) we also offer installation or replacement of batteries in traction applications, battery service and after-sales service or the disposal of your old battery.

What are stationary battery systems and why are they so important?

Batteries in stationary installations are used wherever power failures or mains fluctuations need to be compensated for in order to ensure the supply of power to system-critical electrical consumers. These include UPS (uninterruptible power supply) systems for companies and data centres, emergency lighting systems, starting applications for diesel generators and other long or short term emergency power supplies. The batteries used in this area are available in many different technologies, each of which has different advantages and is therefore more or less suitable depending on the application. Battery systems made of closed, low-maintenance wet batteries, for example, can be used for both short-term (OGi batteries) and long-term discharges (OPzS batteries). Distilled water must be regularly added to these batteries, as they gas during charging and thus lose liquid. Sealed, maintenance-free VRLA batteries in AGM or gel technology, on the other hand, offer the advantage that refilling with water is not necessary, which significantly reduces the amount of maintenance required. AGM batteries can be installed in long-term and short-term applications, while gel batteries are primarily designed for longer discharge times.

Stationary battery systems are usually installed in battery cabinets or on battery racks, the individual block batteries are connected in series with copper connectors, which then results in the required nominal voltage of the system. There are various factors to be taken into account when designing the right batteries, which our stationary sales team will be happy to explain to you on request or on the phone on 08331/94444-80.

We would be pleased to offer you a complete package consisting of batteries and rack or cabinet. We would also be pleased to take care of the installation of the batteries and the disposal of the used batteries. Our service team is also available for professional maintenance of battery systems, especially in the Memmingen area. Just give us a call!