Harnessing advanced carbon nanotube technology the QUASAR battery from Triathlon delivers major advantages over both lithium-ion and traditional lead acid batteries and delivers significant cost savings over each of them.
That game-changing innovation has earned a deserved place as a finalist in this year’s Archies (previously known as the Annual Awards for Excellence).
“I’ve been in this industry for many years,” says Tom Burgess, UK Managing Director of leading international battery producers Triathlon Battery Solutions. “And this is the most remarkable new development I’ve seen in decades.
“QUASAR is a next-generation, premium lead acid battery that gives users up to 25% greater run-time than traditional lead acid batteries and cuts recharge times by 50% — often resulting in an additional shift. The result is significantly reduced running costs and lower capital investment in spare batteries and chargers.
“It’s been developed to offer unrivalled performance in the most demanding applications, making it ideal for heavy duty and multi-shift operations. What’s more, because QUASAR is so ultra-energy efficient and optimised for opportunity charging it compares favourably with lithium-ion and diesel by offering non-stop performance and high levels of productivity.
“Importantly, it seamlessly facilitates the switch from IC engine to electric: no emissions, lower operating costs, and no compromise on performance.”
Unrivalled operational benefits
Here are just some of its characteristics:
•Longer cycle life – in many cases working two shifts rather than one
•Greater energy output from the same footprint (i.e., 990 Amps per hour compared to 930 in a standard lead acid battery as an example)
•Up to 25% longer run times in ambient temperatures than lead acid from the same footprint
•Opportune charging capability – with no damage to the battery
•High energy density – eliminates power collapse on slopes and in heavy-duty cycles
•More receptive to charge than conventional lead acid for rapid charging (half the time of conventional lead acid with the correct charger)
•Exceptional recuperation – very low internal resistance optimises regenerative braking for extended shift length
•Dependable, high performance in extreme ambient temperatures (up to 50% higher run time at cold temperature vs PZS)
•Carries high parasitic loads with better capacity retention by the battery
•Cut the number of spare batteries – reducing storage space and the time taken changing batteries
Next-level technology
The product of world-class technical development, QUASAR is unique in combining industry-leading, thin tube positive plate technology with carbon nanotubes in the negative plate.
Innovative thin tube technology in the positive plate delivers:
•Greater active material surface area for higher discharge rates
•Higher energy density than PZS
•Better utilisation of active material
•Increased fabric thickness in the gauntlet
Carbon Nanotube Technology conducts the charging current and accepts charge much more easily and with far less resistance than any rival, enabling:
•Fast charging (40% start current) with no degradation to battery life
•Greater thermal operational ranges
•High charge acceptance
A market-leading phenolic resin separator ensures:
•Higher porosity to increase electrolyte volume resulting in higher energy density
•Lower internal resistance for faster, more receptive charging
•Excellent resistance to oxidation
Ultimate power in every application
QUASAR is designed to support energy-heavy applications across every sector. With the ability to extend operation across two shifts, it can transform fast-paced, 24/7 operations by delivering greater throughput.
At home in extreme ambient temperatures, QUASAR will work outdoors in all weathers and at all times of the year with no drop-off in performance, further enhancing Triathlon’s claim that it is the perfect replacement for diesel and LPG.
Typical applications include:
Distribution/warehousing
Reducing the number of spare batteries on site allows space to be maximised, while longer battery run times mean longer cycles in multi-shift operations, and less time wasted changing batteries.
Very Narrow Aisle applications
Lifting heavy loads to great heights involves exceptional energy demands. QUASAR delivers with high-rate discharge ensuring extra energy voltage for faster picking, increased efficiency, more jobs completed per day, and fewer battery changes.
Ground support equipment (airports)
QUASAR provides the torque required by vehicles such as tow tractors in locations involving long travel distances, and the power boost needed when pulling away on slopes and ramps.
Seasonal activity peaks
Opportunity charging supports high availability and longer shifts during hectic periods when demand is high and deadlines are tight.
AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) applications
QUASAR sets a new standard in delivering the dependable, long-lasting power needed in high-volume, repetitive tasks performed by AGV vehicles.
Cold stores
Unlike standard batteries, where lower operating temperatures result in lower capacity, QUASAR has increased initial capacity, making it ideal for operation in extreme temperature variants, such as cold stores.
Multi-shift 24/7 operations
More shifts per charge and exceptionally fast charge ensures maximum output in multi-shift operations.
Heavy duty manufacturing
The higher energy density of QUASAR provides the power required to move the largest loads.
High parasitic loads
QUASAR can easily facilitate powered attachments such as lights, beacons, horns, ancillary equipment, etc.
Summing up, Tom Burgess adds: “QUASAR is very much a real-world product, not only delivering something extra, something different, it also acknowledges the problems facing managers and supervisors in ensuring that it is robust and resilient in terms of everyday maintenance.
“For example, the QUASAR chemistry is unique in that it can enable cooling when on charge, reducing the heat build-up that can be a problem on conventional batteries.
“What’s more, to further protect your investment, an integrated monitoring system shows when the battery needs topping up and can notify management via Cloud Link.”
To find out more call 0161 669 9180, or email info@triathlon-batteries.co.uk
QUASAR has been developed by Eternity Technologies and is available to the UK market through Triathlon Battery Solutions.
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