Comparison Between Flat and Tubular Positive Plates in Lead-Acid Batteries

Storage Battery Systems

Lead-acid batteries have been around for more than 150 years. While flat plate models with a lattice grid represented a technological leap forward in 1881, tubular construction is a more robust technology with many advantages. With advancements such as the use of non-woven gauntlets encasing the positive spine plate to more advanced manufacturing
techniques, tubular batteries provide enhanced performance and improved reliability as compared to flat plate technology. Read more about Comparison Between Flat and Tubular Positive Plates in Lead-Acid Batteries

Navigating the Regulatory Maze of Lithium Battery Safety

Tom O’Hara, Global Business Manager / Advisory Services, Intertek

Governments regulate those areas in life where significant hazards are presented. One example is automotive regulations, which cover issues ranging from gas tank safety to crash protection to lighting strike. Regulations reach beyond the manufacturing of the vehicle to encompass usage of the vehicle and require that drivers are licensed and have auto insurance. Read more about Navigating the Regulatory Maze of Lithium Battery Safety