Sealed Maintenance Free battery is the one that is completely sealed and thus adding of water is not required. It has the electrolyte which is in the form f gel that fills the cavity of the plates.
SMF batteries are preferred over lead batteries as the later emit harmful fuels when charged up thus polluting the environment and harming health. So SMF batteries have replaced the lead batteries in UPS. With complete seal, these batteries are highly suitable for inverters as they are not only safe but also require zero maintenance.
It is most apt battery for your UPS as it is crafted to offer reliable, consistent and low maintenance power for UPS applications. Also in places where there are heavy load shedding this batteries are most efficient as they are prone to deep cycle applications.
In case the pressure inside increases then it has vent valve that opens up to release the gas. The main aspect is that the battery is pollution free; it is gaining wide popularity in the market. The lead calcium present in the battery epitomizes its long lasting nature and higher efficiency for low self discharge rate.
It is compact battery that occupies less space and thus can be fitted anywhere. It has following vitals aspects that makes it stand apart and ahead from other batteries:
- It requires zero maintenance and thus the headache of maintaining the batteries is done away with SMF batteries.
- It has multi position usage and has the ability to resist explosion, in a way is safe and risk free while usage.
- It is compact and there are no chances of any leakage or spilling.
- This battery can withstand different ambient temperatures and operate perfectly and thus it is best option in case of electric fluctuations.
- It has high discharge rate capacity.
- It does not generate corrosive or harmful gas and thus it is environment and health friendly.
- They take less charging time as compared to other batteries.
- Free from orientation constraints as the battery is sealed, it can be installed in any position – horizontal, vertical, sideways without having any effect on the performance.
- SMF batteries emit no gas or fumes, it can be placed near the UPS system or any other electric equipment without any danger of eruption and also this allows minimal voltage drop between battery and equipment.
- It has low self discharge
- As this battery has very low internal resistance and high electrolyte, the active material reactive interface allows maximum currents for short and medium duration.
- Usage of this battery saves umpteen numbers of liters of distilled waters
- UPS can be put to use immediately as there is no delay between receipt and use.
- Also it is easy to install and does not require any specially trained man power for installation and commissioning procedures.
SMF batteries are thus boon for UPS as they are not only health friendly but also reliable, consume low electricity and have long shelf life.
