SMF Batteries

Tubular & SMF BATTERIES

Tubular batteries and Sealed Maintenance Free (SMF) batteries represent two distinctive yet essential facets of lead-acid battery technology. SMF batteries, also known as Value Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) batteries, excel in their maintenance-free nature, versatility in orientation, and freedom from emissions, making them suitable for a wide array of applications such as automobiles, UPS systems, and emergency lighting. On the other hand, tubular batteries, characterized by their larger size and increased positive plate surface area, offer 20% more electrical capacity, making them ideal for regions with longer but less frequent power cuts.

The tubular design, with its submerged positive and negative plates, ensures reliable electricity generation, coupled with minimal maintenance requirements. While SMF batteries are favored for their convenience and versatility, tubular batteries stand out for their enhanced capacity and reliability, catering to specific power storage needs in diverse settings. Both technologies play pivotal roles in meeting distinct energy storage demands across various industries and applications.

Beyond their unique attributes, both tubular and SMF batteries are integral components in diverse sectors. SMF batteries, with their sealed design, find favor in applications where emissions and gases could pose challenges, such as in enclosed spaces, automobiles, and emergency lighting. Their economic feasibility and the ability to be installed before transport make them a practical choice for various industries. Tubular batteries, with their larger size and increased electrolyte capacity, excel in areas with less frequent but prolonged power cuts. Their reliability, longer warranty periods, and enhanced electrical properties, especially in tall tubular variants, make them essential for applications demanding sustained power backup. Industries ranging from telecommunications and data centers to transportation and renewable energy rely on the strengths of both tubular and SMF batteries, highlighting their indispensable roles in ensuring uninterrupted power supply and efficient energy storage.

BATTERY SAFETY AND HANDLING GUIDELINES

FOLLOW THESE BEST PRACTICES TO AVOID BATTERY ACCIDENTS

Please refer to your vehicle and battery owners’ manual to safely handle your lead-acid battery. Lead-acid batteries contain hydrogen-oxygen gases that can be explosive. Also, leakage of sulfuric acid can cause severe burns. Here are some precautions:

• Wear safety glasses or goggles and a face shield
• Make sure the work area is well-ventilated
• Keep the battery out of children’s reach
• Keep vent caps tight and level
• In the event of an accident, flush with water and call a physician immediately
• Never lean over the battery while boosting, testing or charging it
• Keep all ignition sources like cigarettes, flames, and sparks that could cause the battery to explode away from it
• Do not charge, use booster cables or adjust post connections without proper instructions and training
• Avoid metallic contact across the terminals as this can result in short circuit and sparking (remove comma)

Safe disposal of old batteries

Govt. of India has notified Batteries Management Handling Rules, 2001 under the Environment Protection (Amendment) Act 1986 to channelize used lead acid batteries to registered/ authorized recyclers and ensure an environmentally safe & sound recycling.

The used batteries are carefully transported to respective manufacturers for the safe lead-recycle process, with no danger of air/water pollution. We are strongly committed to a safe and pollution-free environment.