Batteries for Diesel Loco Engine Starting
Star Battery Ltd. offers a range of Tubular Low Maintenance Lead Acid (LMLA) Batteries for application in Diesel Loco Engine Starting.
The LMLA range of batteries is specially designed to provide high cranking power to perform several pre-start functions in a locomotive which includes powering up hydraulic pumps, air compressors, braking systems etc. The batteries are designed to ensure high performance even in very rough conditions. Such batteries can even perform in very dusty atmosphere, high vibrations and varying ambient temperatures, restricted time of checking / maintenance and in continuous charge-discharge mode. These batteries have long life and it is these features that make Star Plus LMLA range of batteries appropriate for use in Diesel Loco Engine Starting.
Diesel Locomotive Batteries
Salient Features
- High Pressure Die Casted Tubular Spines
- Best quality of Oxide formulation with additives
- Flat pasted negative plates
- High Tensile, Acid Resistant Polyester Gauntlets
- High Porosity & Low Electrical Resistance Separators
- Microporous Ceramic Vent Plugs along with indicators
- Corrosive Resistant Fasteners
- Superior Performance, High Reliability & Guaranteed Service Life
- Suited for high cranking and deep discharge application.
- Low Self Discharge & Quick Recharge
- Large electrolyte volume for minimum maintenance
- Supplied in Dry and Uncharged condition
Technical Specifications:
| Product Type (C10 rate - 27°C) |
Dimensions (L W H) (mm) ± 5 |
Dry Weight (Kgs) ± 5% |
Wet Weight (Kgs) ± 5% |
Sp. Gr.- Full Charge - 27°C |
Charging Amps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8V 500 AH | 723 x 200 x 494 | 112.00 | 140.00 | 1.245 +/- 0.005 | 50 A |
| 8V 450 AH | 710 x 222 x 467 | 105.00 | 141.00 | 1.245 +/- 0.005 | 45 A |
