AGM stands for Absorbed Glass Mat.
In an AGM battery , the battery acid is contained in woven fiberglass mats that are located between the lead plates of the battery.
This is in contrast to other types of lead batteries (also called “wet batteries”), where the battery acid is loose in the battery.
This has the disadvantage that these batteries must always be located upright because otherwise battery acid can leak out of the battery.
In addition, wet batteries are not suitable for mobile or long-term autonomous applications.
This is because in mobile applications there is too much movement which creates a risk of leakage and for long-term autonomous applications they are unsuitable as they require regular maintenance.
AGM batteries from Intercel are so-called “VRLA” batteries.
VRLA stands for Valve Regulated Lead Acid and means that the pressure in the battery is regulated by pressure valves in the battery cover.
Should the pressure in the battery become too high, the valves automatically reduce it to an acceptable level.
In normal battery operation, however, this will never have to occur.
Because AGM batteries are leak-proof, they can be easily transported and shipped without a lot of additional packaging and other measures.
Advantages of the AGM battery
AGM batteries have many advantages.
They have a long service life, low self-discharge and are maintenance-free.
This makes them more attractive than other types of lead-acid batteries.
In practice, these advantages mean that the AGM battery lasts longer, that it can be stored for a long time without needing to be recharged, without losing too much charge, and that the battery does not need to be topped up or maintained.
Also, the AGM battery can be mounted in any position (except upside down) without leaking.
This makes them ideal for use in locations that are difficult to access.
Because the AGM battery requires hardly any maintenance, it is perfectly applicable in autonomous systems or applications that are very remote.
This makes the AGM battery a reliable source of energy for a long time.
AGM batteries in all shapes and sizes
AGM batteries come in many different sizes and with many different specific features.
For example, there are small 6 Volt AGM batteries for use in toys or model making, but also large AGM batteries specifically designed for heavy cyclic use or UPS systems.
A suitable AGM VRLA Lead battery can be found for almost every conceivable application.
Battery specialist Intercel recommends
Intercel has decades of experience with AGM battery technology.
We understand how important the right battery can be for proper operation of your application.
Our specialists are happy to help you recommend the right battery.
For an overview of our AGM battery range, please visit our AGM battery products page.
For example, we have AGM batteries of 100Ah and AGM batteries of 200Ah.
For more information you can always contact one of our specialists.
