Batteries provide prolonged life in elevated temperatures.
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Genesis NP-GEL valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries use silica gel to immobilize electrolyte inside battery. Lead-calcium-tin alloy in both positive and negative plate grids allows for efficient recharging. Thick positive plates reduce grid corrosion, and polypropylene case prevents water loss. Nominal capacities range from 30-87 Ah at 20 hr rate. Each battery features 12 V mono-block design with operating temperature of -4 to 122°F for charge and 140°F for discharge.
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New Gel VRLA Battery Family from EnerSys Delivers Prolonged Battery Life at Elevated Temperature Operation
Reading, PA, August 27, 2002 - EnerSys Inc. (formerly Yuasa, Inc.) Reserve Power Group has introduced a family of valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries that provides prolonged battery life in elevated temperature applications. The new Genesis NP-GEL product line is ideal for DC power back up in systems that require frequent cycling at high temperatures, such as cable TV and remote telecommunications systems.
The Genesis NP-GEL batteries use a silica gel to immobilize the electrolyte inside the battery. The proven silica gel technology delivers maximum cycle life and prolongs life in elevated ambient temperatures, because the gel transfers heat generated during cycling outside of the battery more efficiently than other VRLA technologies. The batteries include several other design features to prolong life, such as a unique lead-calcium-tin alloy in both the positive and negative plate grids allowing for efficient recharging, thick positive plates to reduce grid corrosion, and a polypropylene case that prevents water loss.
Gas recombination technology used in the batteries minimizes gas production during charging and discharging, allowing battery installation in remote locations to maximize space utilization. The gas recombination also eliminates the need to add water, reducing maintenance costs.
Thick walled cases and covers on the Genesis NP-GEL series provide high mechanical strength, making the batteries resistant to shock and vibration. The batteries meet all relevant industry standards including UL recognition; IATA, FAA and CAB certifications for air transport; and US DOT classification for non-spillable batteries.
The NP-GEL series consists of the NP-GEL30-12, NP-GEL50-12, NP-GEL70-12 and NP-GEL90-12. Nominal capacities range from 30 Ah to 87 Ah at the 20-hour rate. Each battery features a 12-volt mono-block design with an operating temperature range of -4°F to 122°F for charge and 140°F for discharge (-20°C to 50°C for charge and 60°C for discharge).
Pricing for the Genesis NP-GEL series starts at $80 each. Delivery is 4 weeks ARO.
For more information, contact Debra Burkhardt, EnerSys Inc., P.O. Box 14145, Reading, PA 19612-4145. Tel: 800/538-3627; Fax: 610/372-8613; E-mail: burkhardtd@enersvsinc.com; Web: enersvsinc.com.
EnerSys Inc. is the world's leading provider of stored DC power products, systems and services. The Reserve Power Group provides batteries and power systems to telecommunications, uninterruptible power supplies, security, utilities/switchgear, military/aerospace and a variety of other electronics markets. The company was formed in January 2001 with the acquisition of the Stationary Power (now Reserve Power) and Motive Power units of Yuasa, Inc. by company Management and Morgan Stanley. In March of 2002, EnerSys Inc. purchased the Hawker Energy Storage Products Group of Invensys plc., making the company the largest worldwide manufacturer of lead-acid batteries for stand-by power applications.
