NIMH BATTERIES

NiMH battery pack manufacturer

OVERVIEW

Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) is a rechargeable chemistry which has gradually replaced Nickel Cadmium chemistry due to the absence of toxic metals in its makeup. Not only are NiMH batteries safer and less polluting, they also supply 40% more energy than NiCd batteries.

Cheaper and safer than Lithium-Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are also an excellent alternative to single-use alkaline batteries thanks to their lower environmental impact and affordability. NiMH batteries are available in standard sizes: AA, AAA, C, D and 9V. 

Custom NiMH Batteries

CUSTOM NIMH BATTERY PACKS

We have been manufacturing custom battery packs for more than 30 years using top of the range NiMH cells. We have developed our own range of NX cells and as a leading European distributor for Arts Energy, Yuasa, FDK and Panasonic, we can supply battery packs at a very competitive price. Our UK based manufacturing site assembles battery packs with all the standard sizes (AA, AAA, C, D) but also coin cells.

NX™ STANDARD NIMH BATTERY PACKS

We have also developed a range of standard NiMH battery packs under the NX brand. These packs are held in stock for fast lead times. Click below to view our full range of standard packs.

Advantages of NiMH Batteries:

NIMH APPLICATIONS

Power
Tools

Solar

Lighting

Medical

Instrumentation

Wireless
Controllers

UPGRADING FROM NICD TO NIMH

The use of NiCd batteries has become increasingly regulated over the last few years. Nickel Cadmium is an extremely toxic metal for both humans and the environment, which is why reducing the use of NiCd has become a necessity.

As of the 1st of January 2017, the European Batteries Directive 2013/56/EU amending Batteries Directive 2006/66/EC, restricts the use of cadmium in the design and manufacture of power tool batteries.

Following this restriction, we have adapted our range of power tool batteries to provide a replacement solution to NiCd. NiMH chemistry has been constantly improving since 1990 and is the perfect replacement for NiCd. NiMH offers many advantages over NiCd: 30% more energy density, hundreds more charge cycles with no effect on performance, easy maintenance and transportation. Before purchasing a new NiMH battery, it is important to check whether or not your current charger is compatible with NiMH chemistry. In general, “NiCd / NiMH” will be written on your charger. If this is not the case, we recommend contacting one of our sales advisors in order to find a new NiMH compatible charger which will allow you to charge your NiMH battery safely and ensure optimal battery life.

This new restriction does not concern portable applications. The use of NiCd for emergency lighting, military, medical and other industrial applications continues to be authorised as these batteries are considered “portable” and no real NiCd equivalent exists for these applications.

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