PLC Battery – a battery that is used to back up the memory of a programmable logic controller (PLC). A programmable logic controller is a digital computer often used in automated processes such as assembly lines, robotics, lighting and amusement park rides. They typically come with a wire lead and…
ABS Plastic Case (Aerylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) – a non-conductive high impact resistant thermo-plastic. This material conveys very good resistance to shock, vibration, heat and chemicals while at the same time being light in weight. ABS Plastic is used in the construction of many sealed lead acid battery cases, as well…
mAh (MilliAmp Hours) – one method of measuring the total amount of energy a battery can store at one time. The higher the mAh rating, the longer a battery will last under any given load and the longer the battery needs to be recharged after it has become depleted. A…
Lithium Metal Battery – a primary battery (disposable) with an anode made up of lithium metal. Benefits of a Lithium Battery Lithium batteries are environmentally friendly and recyclable; with no toxic lead, cadmium or mercury present. When compared to alkaline or lead calcium batteries, it takes fewer lithium batteries to…
Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) – this is a technological advancement that permits the acid found in a lead acid battery to be contained in fine fiberglass mats placed in between the positive and negative plates. By doing so the acid is kept available to the plates and allows for a…
Nominal Voltage – what the voltage of any particular battery is called (not necessarily exactly what it is). Most batteries actually have a voltage slightly higher than what you see on the label. A 12 volt lead acid battery is usually, in reality, a 12.6 or 12.7 volt battery. Manufacturers…
Nickel Cadmium Battery (Nicad) – a rechargeable battery that uses metallic cadmium and nickel oxide hydroxide as electrodes. Nicad Cadmium batteries are available in standard cylindrical sizes such as AA, AAA, C, etc.. Benefits of a Nicad Cadmium Battery: More energy density than a sealed lead acid battery. Nicads have…
Lithium Ion Battery – a rechargeable battery with an anode made up of Lithium compounds. Lithium Ion batteries are somewhat complex and actually have a computer chip in them to help manage internal processes. Never run a Lithium Ion battery completely out of charge as it will not be able…
VRLA (Valve Regulated Lead-Acid) is another description for the more commonly used term Sealed Lead Acid Battery. The ‘Valve Regulated’ part of the name refers to the fact that the battery can release excess gases should it need to but there is no standard opening for the addition of electrolyte…
See Absorbent Glass Mat Battery.
