Over the past decade, the use of batteries has increased dramatically in almost every industry. Today, with the advancement of technology and the use of new technologies, new generation batteries have been created that meet the needs of today by improving the performance of some old designs. One of the most reliable types of batteries are available in the form of gel batteries.
What is a gel battery?
Gel batteries are designed to solve some of the inherent problems of lead-acid wet batteries. In this type of battery, instead of using liquid electrolyte solution, gel is used. Electrolyte suspension in the gel provides the same liquid performance for the battery, but eliminates problems such as spilling, splashing, or other hazards of using lead acid batteries. This means that gel batteries can be used more easily in transportation or other applications without worrying about the dangers of wet batteries.
The gel is also less prone to thermal changes and other environmental factors, which can affect the ease of holding the charge. In fact, gel batteries have many advantages over deep cycle applications such as those used in cleaning equipment such as battery scrubbers and other cleaning equipment due to their greater stability.
Easier maintenance
Thanks to the creation of electrolyte gel, the designers of gel batteries made it possible to store the battery properly and eliminate the maintenance of the batteries by creating a completely sealed system. In wet batteries, however, users needed to ensure proper battery operation by adding water and other regular maintenance tasks. With gel batteries we can trust more than wet batteries and their lifespan is much longer than regular batteries. High quality gel batteries have a long life and will not require any maintenance.
Gel batteries are more flexible than wet batteries, and their fully sealed packaging ensures greater safety for the user. They are easier to maintain and you can expect to make the most of battery-powered industrial scrubbers.