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Ref: PRHP207 Date: 30th April 2020;
Hoppecke Batteries Now Certified to Have a Longer Service Life
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Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has announced that its innovative trak | uplift product has been certified by DNV GL to have a cycle life of 1,700 cycles.
DNV GL is one of the world's leading independent certification bodies. A recognised advisor for many of the world's most successful organisations, it helps businesses assure the performance of their organisations, products, people, facilities and supply chains.
Hoppecke's vented lead-acid batteries were introduced into the UK market just last year and provide the ideal solution for busy single shift operations. Whilst Hoppecke was always confident about claiming the longer cycle life, this certification means that the battery company's own quality standards have been reinforced by a prestigious, independent expert in quality assurance.
Stuart Browne, Operations Director-Sales and Service at Hoppecke UK, says: "We are delighted that a worldwide independent certification company has confirmed that Hoppecke batteries have an increased life compared to conventional batteries."
The trak | uplift is a universal, high quality, low-cost solution designed to keep a wide range of equipment operating at peak performance. Hoppecke can now guarantee these batteries have an increased operational life and this means it has full confidence in offering extended warranties.
The cycle life 1,700 cycles, compared to the standard 1,500 cycles of most lead-acid type batteries, is a 13 per cent increase and means that Hoppecke trak | uplift batteries last longer in end-user applications.
Stuart adds, "This makes it possible to look at extended contracts beyond the normal five years. In fact, with the combination of Hoppecke batteries with appropriate service and maintenance contracts, flexible contracts of seven or even 10 years are now a realistic option."
The increase in service life with trak | uplift has been achieved by a thorough redesign of all components of the battery system. Through a combination of quality, durability and economy the new battery range provides the ideal solution for busy single shift operations.
Moreover, in comparison with conventional lead-acid batteries, trak | uplift products benefit from faster charging, longer maintenance intervals and lower operating costs. For those operations that need faster opportunity charging and increased fleet uptime, or a more robust system for demanding applications, the trak | uplift range includes the purpose-designed air, save+, iQ and TBM products.
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Caption: Hoppecke's trak | uplift batteries are now independently certified to have a longer service life.
Editor's notes
Hoppecke Industrial Batteries is the leading specialist for industrial battery systems and at the same time the largest battery manufacturer in European ownership. Hoppecke offers to its customers around the world concepts for efficient and reliable power supply for every industrial application. A leading exponent of environmental care for more than 90 years, Hoppecke offers solutions for a variety of industries including motive power, reserve power for IT/telecoms, power stations, solar energy and UPS, special power for rail and underground. Hoppecke's UK operation is based in Newcastle-Under-Lyme in the Midlands and the parent company has customers and business partners in many countries around the world, including Europe, the USA and China.
Media contact:
Sue Tupling
Changeworks Communications
T: 01785 247588
Company contact:
Stuart Browne
Hoppecke Industrial Batteries Ltd
Unit 2 Lowfield Drive
Centre 500
Wolstanton
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 0UU
T: 01782 667305
E:Stuart.Browne@hoppecke.co.uk
