Here are some batteries and battery handling equipment that have recently crossed our editors' desks.

SBS Airpower is a tubular plate industrial battery with an electrolyte air mixing system. The battery's construction causes air bubbles to rise from the bottom of a vertical air pipe during charging cycles, allowing more efficient mixing of the heavy electrolyte and eliminating stratification. SBS Airpower reduces watering consumption by 75% and electrical consumption by 10 to 15%, according to the supplier.
Storage Battery Systems
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Featuring a cell design that holds up to four more inches of water than standard batteries, the Deserthog line of flooded batteries extends watering intervals. Deserthog batteries are designed with more space above the plates, allowing up to 132% more water. Available sizes are 85, 100 and 125 AH capacities.
EnerSys Inc.
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Using four heavy-duty, deep-cycle gel batteries, the redesigned Deka Powr Mate battery offers up to three times longer life than small sealed lead-acid batteries, according to the supplier. The 24-volt unit features secure-fit hold-downs, a protective hinged cover and an integrated connector and charger with an LED display. The battery's design also allows battery replacements without removing the unit from equipment. Two sizes are available for use in light- to medium-duty applications.
East Penn Manufacturing
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The WATER LESS battery requires watering only four times per year, reducing maintenance costs by 90%, according to the supplier. Offered are 85, 100 and 125 AH capacities for medium and heavy-duty applications. The battery's estimated cycle life is 1500–2000 cycles, based on one cycle per day and 80% DOD.
Hawker
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E-Z Charge is a ferroresonant battery charger designed for industrial applications where batteries are 80% discharged and 10 hours are available for recharging. Features include a five-second delay to allow for safe connection and a DV/DT charge technique to determine termination of the charge cycle. This proprietary technique with the tapered curve of the charger ensures that the rate of change for the battery voltage and current equal zero. E-Z Charge recognizes batteries that are fully charged and automatically shuts off the charger.
AMETEK
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For high-current, high-speed charging, the SBE 700 amp connector is capable of 10,000 mating cycles. The self-aligning connector features high performance copper contacts and is engineered for use with standard 4/0 cables. As many as ten individual auxiliary signal lines for communication and signal requirements can be added. SBE 700 is constructed of flame retardant material.
Anderson Power Products
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E-Batt is a battery management system that monitors the condition and usage of batteries in electric forklifts. Designed for facilities operating a fleet of vehicles on multiple shifts, E-Batt monitors charge cycles, cool-down periods and run times for vehicles. It also indicates when to wash, equalize and water batteries. The system can be used on all types of chargers. Benefits include forecasting new battery purchases, adjusting fuel allocation and receiving alerts of poor battery performance.
Materials Transportation Co.
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Charge batteries without removing them from the forklift by using the 448Plus forklift fast charger. Forklifts are simply connected to the charge station and the charger completes a full charge cycle and equalization without operator attention. The 448Plus can simultaneously charge batteries of the same voltage or a mix of voltages ranging from 24 to 80 volts.
Edison Minit-Charger
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The PosiCharge MVS fast charging system eliminates the need for a battery changing room and increases efficiency in electric lift truck operations. The system can parallel charge as many as 10 vehicles at a time in one central location. PosiCharge MVS distributes power from a PowerServer to two or more dual-port PowerStations. It can accommodate all common battery types and voltages and download charger and battery information to a PC. The PowerServer is available in three output sizes.
Aerovironment
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PowerPulse is a battery maintenance system that prevents battery death by eliminating sulfation build-up. The small weatherproof electronic device collects energy from a battery, reconditions it and then returns it to the battery as a pulsating DC current. This current re-energizes and removes any lead sulfate deposits from the plates.
PulseTech Products Corp.
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