Why use Lithium batteries

Why choose Lithium Batteries

Why Lithium Batteries?

Lithium provides the highest capacity (ampere-hours or "Ah") per unit weight of all metals, making it an ideal material for a lithium anode. Lithium systems offer distinct advantages over other battery systems, especially with respect to long life, reliability and capacity.

A lithium power source offers a significant advantage if:

A high voltage is needed (i.e. 3.0 to 3.9 volts per cell)
A recharging circuit is not available or too costly
The power source has to be as light weight as possible
Long shelf life is required
A wide temperature range is required
Reliability is crucial
Extremely high energy density is needed
Environmental concerns such as temperature, vibration or shock are especially severe
Your application demands a continuous source of power for extensive periods of time

Lithium vs. Other Power Sources

Lithium systems offer the highest energy density of all cells. Lithium systems provide reliability and performance in many situations, including high or low temperatures, high current, high capacity or voltage requirements and severe environmental conditions. Lithium cells offer high energy density (up to 1.1 Wh/cc) and can be made smaller and lighter, without any sacrifice in performance.

Lithium Battery Safety

Lithium batteries are extremely safe. Since lithium systems pack so much energy into very small spaces, they are carefully designed to be strong and safe. When used as designed and properly handled, lithium systems have demonstrated an excellent safety record. In fact, the various cell chemistries offered by Steatite are among the most stable available.

We design and supply lithium batteries solutions to be safe, even under severe conditions such as high temperature or high currents. For example, Electrochem batteries are constructed with the active cell components hermetically sealed in 304L stainless steel cases with welded lids. All of our spirally wound cells are fused to prevent short circuit abuse.

The manufacturers batteries we supply undergo extensive safety testing to ensure the integrity of every cell. Tests typically include shock, vibration, altitude, high temperature and short-circuit conditions.

Steatite - The Right Battery Supplier For Your Application

Applications for lithium power sources are varied and continue to increase in many different industries and Steatite offers a wide variety of lithium cells and battery packs. One application may require a power source that can withstand high temperatures without sacrificing performance. Another may require a cell that yields extremely long shelf life and high energy density. Lithium batteries are often the only cost-effective solution. We are therefore always adding to our product range to match the increasing number of applications from an extremely diverse array of industry sectors.

Steatite offers numerous choices for primary lithium power. Cells range from small "PC" size cells up to "DD" size cell configuration, and capacities range from 750 mAh to over 30 Ah. In addition, numerous termination styles and a wide range of both standard and custom battery packs, offers you the most complete selection of lithium power sources available today.

You can rely on Steatite. Our expert technical staff will help you choose the exact battery for your need.

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Contacting us

To discuss your precise battery needs please call our specialist team on 01527 - 406880. Alternatively, if you would like to request further information you can simply complete our on-line information request form.