NITRO sealed and charged batteries
After extensive testing, Belgium based DC-AFAM has announced a sealed battery charging system that ensures dealers know about the full supply chain charge status of the batteries they receive.
Kjell Roels, Product Manager for DC-AFAM, told IDN that "in the lead-acid battery industry we have been seeing a strong trend towards sealed batteries for several years. Sealed batteries include SLA (sealed lead-acid), GEL and factory activated batteries. This upward trend comes from the increasing complexity of the regulations controlling the sales and distribution of batteries supplied with an acid pack.
"SLA batteries have one big downside compared to dry charged batteries. Since they are already activated, they experience a natural discharge from the moment of production. Most of the powersports batteries sold in Europe are manufactured in South-East Asia. From there they have a six to eight week journey to get to Europe, and then, typically, they sit in warehouses at the wholesaler, distributor and retailer.
"By the time the battery reaches the end-user, the battery is most likely already deeply discharged. The average NITRO SLA battery loses around 0,05V per month. Starting at 12,8V and dropping to 12,4V, the minimum threshold, takes in total about eight months depending on the battery type.
"At DC-AFAM we are equipped with a massive capacity full charging station, which can charge over 200 batteries at the same time. Our smart warehouse system tracks the time that the batteries spend in stock. Each NITRO battery has its own specific parameters and will be charged when needed.
"For every NITRO battery that leaves our warehouse we guarantee a charge life of at least four months - a sticker is applied to the box (and the master carton) to indicate the last charging date.
"This not only benefits our professional customers but also end-users as they are sure that proper care has been taken of the battery throughout its life. After purchase the battery will still be in a healthy state, but a top-up charge is always recommended before installation of the battery inside the motorcycle."
DC-AFAM
www.afam.com
www.nitro-batteries.com
