Cyclic Batteries: The Powerhouse Of Everyone’s Choice

By Author: Andy Parfitt
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Most of the motors need a huge amount of power during starting than running. Cyclic batteries are designed specifically for the start and stop applications which require a huge power or peak current during its turn on and discharge faster. This type of power is known as motive power. Here you will get an insight of the features and other technical details about these batteries. Check it out:
A few technical characters:

It has thicker grid plates with radial geometry.

Cyclical damages are a common issue which is coped up with active metals of a particular composition to resist those damages.

Grids of an alloy made up of several metals slow down the rate of corrosion.

Loss of active metals is kept under check. Glass mat fibbers along with micro-porous rubber separators are used to overcome the problem of losing active metals.

Battery construction: Owing to the addition ...
... of various other metals the lead plates have become harder. Different grid shapes ensure superior conductivity and improvised adhesion between the plates.

Functional life of these batteries

They have an exceptional good functional life and provide 1500 cycles at 80% DoD. DoD is the way to calculate functional life which is number of discharges versus depth of discharge (DoD).

The battery is considered to be an excellent one if it can provide with more number of cycles at a deeper discharge level.  As the depth of discharge increases, the number of cycles is reduced, so one had to choose wisely before purchasing to suit the requirement.

There are many other factors which can prove crucial when it comes to battery life such as intermediate charges, depth of discharge, charging time, charging methods, charge factor, temperature of the location, and the intensity of possible vibrations.

Adding to these, of course longevity of the battery is measured in charge and discharge cycles which also depend on the accurate and precise services of the manufacturers.

About their charging
It is advised to use a two or three step charger to charge these batteries which starts the charging cycles at a little higher voltage. With this slightly increased initial voltage, the conversion of lead oxide to lead would be more efficient and will lead to lower internal resistance of the battery.
The batteries shall never be overcharged as the 2 or 3 step chargers should automatically drop the voltage once 60% charge has been attained.
It has so many applications

Widely used in lifts and elevators.

Scooters and wheelchairs.

Electric bikes and other vehicles.

Used in storing, harvesting and usage of renewable energies like solar and wind energy.

Golf carts, floor scrubbers and buggies.

Also used in many kinds of forklifts.

Manufacturers usually provide a warranty of 2 to 3 years against the functionality of these batteries. So, it is wise to buy these from renowned manufacturers and suppliers to get the desired result.
Cyclic batteries can be a great choice for people who prefer the economical and durable batteries. Add to this the fact that they can have a lot of different applications and they become even more useful.