SPARE PARTS - BATTERIES

A BATTERY IS AN ELECTRIC ACCUMULATOR THAT ACCUMULATES CHEMICAL ENERGY AND THEN CONVERTS IT TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY.

FUNCTION:

Its main function in motor vehicles is to supply electrical energy to the vehicle's starter and ignition system, as well as to supply the entire electrical system when the engine is not running.

It also helps the alternator, for a specified time, if for some reason it fails to supply all of the necessary electrical current.

And it stabilizes the voltage of the electrical system as a whole. The battery temporarily reduces and softens high voltages that can damage vehicle electronics.

COMPONENTS

BOX: A battery box is made up of glasses and has the function of conditioning the groups formed by the plates. Normally a car battery consists of 6 glasses / elements and each one has 2.1 volts, which connected in series total 12.6 volts (in the case of a fully charged battery).

CHARGE INDICATOR: The charge indicator is embedded in the cover and has the function of indicating the state of charge of the battery. A ball inside the indicator will rise according to the density of the electrolyte, making a color tone visible in the center of the indicator, which may be: green, dark or light, depending on the state of charge of the battery.

GRID: Battery grids are made of lead alloy and have the function of electrical conduction in the battery and support of the active mass. The Battery grids are made of high purity lead alloy, resulting in a homogeneous, differential grid that allows excellent electrical conductivity to a battery. In its manufacture, the grille receives the addition of calcium and silver that improve the electrical performance, resistance to high temperatures of the vehicle and to corrosion, promoting a lower self-discharge rate and water loss, contributing to the greater durability of the product. The grids with rounded design on the edges, avoid the perforation of the separators, avoiding the short circuit.

CONNECTIONS: The connections are responsible for interconnecting the plates of the same polarity within the same group and for interconnecting each group with its subsequent one, in series, forming the 12 volt batteries. The batteries have a central connection with a 36% greater welding area than the competition, providing greater resistance to vibrations and ease of starting.

COVER: The cover has the function of keeping the vessels sealed, preventing the electrolyte from leaving the interior of the battery for the external environment or the entry of foreign substances. The covers can even be conventional or sealed.

• Conventional lids. Conventional caps have plugs with a hole for the exit of gases generated inside the battery and allow access to the electrolyte.
• Sealed lids. The sealed cover guarantees the tightness of the electrolyte. It has a system that allows the release of gases from the interior of the battery and a condensation chamber responsible for making the water evaporated during use condense and return to the battery vessels, reducing the loss of electrolyte. The process of sealing the lid with the box is carried out by means of thermo fusion, then tested with compressed air to guarantee maximum sealing.

PLATE: The set of the grid plus the active mass is called the plate. The positive and negative plates have different impositions and are sandwiched in the block, separated by an insulating material called the 'spacer'.

The mounting of the battery plate is done by automatic filling, bringing countless benefits to the product. Due to the homogeneity of the dough and the uniformity of its arrangement on the grids, the product presents a better regularity in electrical performance and a lower incidence of disaggregation.

ELECTROLYTE: The electrolyte is a solution of sulfuric acid with a density that varies according to its application. The range of variation of the specific mass (density) of the battery electrolyte for application in tropical climates must be from 1240 to 1260 g / l and for application in cold climates it must be from 120 to 1290 g / l.

ANTI-FLAME PAD: The anti-flame pill allows the gases produced during the use of the battery to escape, protecting it against the entry of sparks that cause total damage such as explosion.

GROUP OF PLATES: The group of plates is formed by the set of positive plates, negative plates and separators that, interconnected by connections, are stored inside the battery vessels. The composition of each group produces 2.1 volts in open circuit and with full load, therefore, in a 6-vessel battery these groups total an average of 12.6 volts.

ANTI-FLAME PAD: The anti-flame pill allows the gases produced during the use of the battery to escape, protecting it against the entry of sparks that cause total damage such as explosion. Energy that the battery can store. The active material in the positive plate is lead dioxide and the negative plate is fluffy pure lead.

The battery contains the exclusive special additive, a chemical compound that, added to the active mass of the battery during its manufacturing process, provides more energy at startup. The additive allows the recharge of the battery to be 48% faster in the initial stage, improving the useful life of the battery up to 58% beyond the market average.

SEPARATORS: The separators have the function of isolating the positive plates from the negative ones, preventing the short circuit through the contact between them. The batteries use high-sheath-type polyethylene separators, which offer greater mechanical resistance to vibrations, less electrical resistance and greater protection against chemical actions of the acid.

TERMINAL POLES: The poles are responsible for the input and output of the energy accumulated in the battery through charging and discharging. The poles are extremely important as they make the final contact of the battery with the vehicle's electrical system. The manufacturing process of the hubs of the battery poles results from a smoother and more homogeneous surface, with less porosity. This process prevents the migration of sulfuric acid out of the battery, preventing sulfation.

vs Jun 2021