EnerSys Introduces Expanded NexSys Battery Line that Powers High-Capacity Lift Trucks
READING, Pennsylvania, April 27, 2018 – EnerSys® (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, is pleased to announce the expansion of its NexSys® battery line. Featuring proprietary Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology, the NexSys® battery portfolio now includes configurations that can fast-charge in just under an hour and be opportunity charged to work for up to 16 hours, enabling a broad range of long-life opportunity charging options for Class I, II and III applications, including high-capacity lift trucks.
The expanded NexSys® battery line provides energy throughput of up to 160% in a 24-hour period. The batteries also offer extended life cycles exceeding 1,500 cycles at 60% Depth of Discharge (DOD).
“For nearly a decade, NexSys® TPPL batteries have been delivering virtually maintenance-free power for small traction applications,” said Chad Uplinger, Vice President, Motive Power Sales & Service Motive Power Americas at EnerSys. “With the expansion of our NexSys® battery portfolio, operators now have a field-tested, fast-opportunity charging solution for high-capacity lift trucks too. Compared to conventional lead acid batteries that need up to 12 hours to recharge, NexSys® batteries give operators the flexibility to opportunity charge during breaks or at the end of a shift, without risk to the battery."
Classified as non-spillable electric storage batteries, NexSys® batteries do not require watering, eliminating associated labor demands and overwatering risks. Ideal for use in multi-shift operations, NexSys® batteries can eliminate the need for battery change-outs. Typical applications include counterbalance trucks, reach trucks, pallet trucks, order pickers, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Laser Guided Vehicles (LGVs).
Rugged plate construction
The rugged construction of NexSys® batteries features Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) separators for extreme shock and vibration resistance, making them well suited for high-use applications. TPPL technology uses only the highest purity lead in the positive and negative plates, and a very high-purity sulfuric acid to minimize the potential risk of corrosion and sulfation common to conventional lead acid batteries. The ultra-thin positive plate design allows more plates to fit in the cell; more plates mean more power generated in 30 percent less space than conventional lead acid batteries.
NexSys® batteries also deliver high electrolyte absorption and stability to help enhance cyclic capability. With a shelf life of up to two years at 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius), NexSys® batteries provide unmatched performance across a wide range of temperatures, also making them ideal for cold storage applications.
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ABOUT ENERSYS®
EnerSys, the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, manufactures and distributes reserve power and motive power batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. Motive power batteries and chargers are utilized in electric forklift trucks and other commercial electric powered vehicles. Reserve power batteries are used in the telecommunication and utility industries, uninterruptible power supplies, and numerous applications requiring stored energy solutions including medical, aerospace and defense systems. Outdoor equipment enclosure products are utilized in the telecommunication, cable, utility and transportation industries, and by government and defense customers. The company also provides aftermarket and customer support services to its customers from over 100 countries through its sales and manufacturing locations around the world.
