Gel batteries

Intercel offers a very complete range of gel batteries. Cellpower’ s high-quality gel batteries are suitable for electric transport, robotics, infrastructure and marine applications, among others. View our wide range or contact us without obligation. We would be happy to help you find the right gel battery for your application!

What is a gel battery?

Gel batteries are maintenance-free lead-acid batteries with a composition of silicone between the plates. The electrolyte thus forms a gel that cannot leak. This allows a gel battery to be placed in any position. The gel-like structure also ensures that the battery does not sloshing and is vibration resistant. Thus, the gel battery is clearly different from traditional lead-acid and AGM batteries, which contain a dangerous acid that can leak.

Gel batteries, like AGM batteries, fall under the group of VRLA batteries. VRLA stands for Valve Regulated Lead Acid. Gel batteries can be discharged up to 20% of capacity due to their special properties. This in turn ensures a longer service life than most other AGM batteries. However, it is important to use an appropriate battery charger for this purpose. Overcharging gel batteries has a very negative impact on their service life!

The advantages of gel batteries

Gel batteries are very robust and versatile. As a result, they have many advantages over other types of deep-cycle batteries, including:

Safety

Gel batteries are very safe because the acid is changed into a gel that cannot leak. As a result, there is no danger of acid spillage if the battery is tipped or broken. The battery also produces virtually no hazardous gases that can be released, making gel batteries great for use in confined spaces.

Good resistance to vibration and shock

Gel cells are also particularly resistant to vibration and shock, so they can be used without any problem for the engine of a boat or in an agricultural vehicle. Because the batteries are vibration resistant, the likelihood of damage while transporting them is also greatly reduced.

Long lifespan

Gel batteries have a very long life, which means they are ideal if you need the battery for long periods of time. They can last up to 4 times longer than conventional batteries: the endurance stands out especially in hot climates or with regular use in places where the battery capacity is very heavily discharged (e.g. solar power plants and wind turbines).

Temperature resistant

The temperature of gel batteries is about 10 degrees Celsius lower than other types of batteries, which means they can be used in extreme conditions and hot climates.

Discharged

Gel batteries work well at different discharge levels. This means, among other things, that they are ideal for installations on solar power systems or wind turbines. The battery can be deeply discharged on a regular basis and still remain in good condition. On the other hand, the battery can also be charged and stored for long periods of time without any problems. This is due to the gel added to the electrolyte.

Disadvantages of gel batteries

A gel battery is generally a bit more expensive than other types of batteries. Also, gel batteries take longer to charge than other batteries, and deliver less current for the same size. It is also important to avoid overcharging. If you handle your gel battery properly, however, most of the disadvantages are outweighed by its longer life and ease of use.

What applications is a gel battery suitable for?

Gel batteries are extremely versatile and suitable for a wide range of applications. Among other things, you can use them as:

• Batteries for marine applications
• Batteries for infrastructure
• Batteries for the rehabilitation industry
• Batteries for robotics
• Batteries for motorhomes, caravans and commercial vehicles
• Batteries for electric transport