Tips for Choosing the Right Industrial Batteries
October 12, 2018 10:49 pm Leave your thoughtsThe technologies for batteries are constantly evolving, so when you pay a visit to your local battery dealer, you might be confused as to what you should be looking for—especially when there are so many options to consider. Therefore, it’s important you go to a battery dealer you can trust to provide you with detailed, accurate information about the various industrial batteries you are looking at so you can make a more informed decision.
Here are some design factors to keep in mind when choosing the right industrial batteries for your needs. As a longtime industrial battery supply in Jefferson, WI, Remis Power Systems Inc. can help you find exactly what you need for your application:
- Durability: Physical durability is an important factor to consider when searching for an industrial battery. There are some types of battery chemistries that are more susceptible than others when it comes it issues such as humidity, vibration, temperature, impact and magnetic fields. The physical construction of the battery also makes a significant difference.
- Energy density: The energy density of a battery is a comparison of the battery system’s weight versus the potential energy it can provide. A high energy density means there is high potential energy compared to a relatively low weight. The inverse is then true for a low energy density, which means there is a low potential energy versus a higher weight.
- Battery lifespan: The two main factors that determine the lifespan of a battery are its total life and charge life. Total life refers to the number of charge cycles a battery is capable of supporting. Charge life is the total amount of time the battery is able to hold on to its potential energy without it trickling out.
- Power density: When there’s a device that has high power density, this means it is capable of maintaining high current draws for longer periods of time.
- Battery memory: Batteries can be “trained” to hold less than their total available charge if you’re not careful to avoid such a thing occurring. Say, for example, you use a nickel-metal hydride battery. If you take that battery from a full charge down to 40 percent of its full charge on a repeated basis, eventually that battery is only going to be able to hold 60 percent of its original charge capacity. Therefore, you should take your battery all the way down before charging it back up again, so your battery is “trained” to maintain its intended charge capacity.
- Battery chemistry: There are several different types of common battery chemistries, the most common being lead acid, alkaline, lithium ion and nickel-metal hydride.
Interested in learning more about what factors you need to consider when choosing industrial batteries? We at Remis Power Systems Inc. have you covered with all the answers you need to your battery-related questions. Give us a call or come pay us a visit and browse the selection of batteries and battery equipment we have in stock at our industrial battery supply in Jefferson, WI. We look forward to working with you!
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