saft lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for transportable power applications april 2008
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saft li-ion battery solutions a global capability in industry a broad capability saft is an international market-leading designer and manufacturer of battery systems our front-line experience with industry and the military spans over almost a century including more than 10 years in lithium-ion why lithium-ion high-technology devices are indispensible in today s fast mobile environment conventional energy sources are inadequate as new applications emerge to meet new demands in a global market saft lithium-ion battery technology has evolved to provide autonomous energy solutions highly efficient compact and transportable why saft high-tech industrial devices require guarantees of reliability cost efficiency and durability and saft has a long experience in delivering this level of service to large industries from saft s li-ion manufacturing sites bordeaux and poitiers in france cockeysville and valdese in the usa rechargeable lithium systems have been deployed into global industries s
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for increasing power needs benefits of saft s mp and vl for professional applications saft offers professional li-ion solutions for demanding applications which require g lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and systems are fully integrated innovative and intelligent optimised for a diverse range of applications including gggg professional cordless power tools e.g circular saws hammer drills impact wrenches personal mobility e.g electric bikes and scooters wheelchairs and stairlifts on-board systems e.g space vehicles fighter aircraft uavs professional video g satellite positioning and navigation portable gas detection safety lamps e.g mining lamps professional lighting remote asset tracking life-preserving medical applications e.g external cardiac defibrillators drug pumps respiratory assistance hospital equipment e.g diagnostic equipment emergency blood warming device bone growth stimulator equipment and communications for the modernized soldier e.g air-purifying respirator radio com
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with a track-record of quality because every application is very specific each battery must be tailored precisely saft s broad range of technologies enable optimised solutions whether for large installations or for small portable devices breaking old boundaries for new applications saft s series of medium prismatics mp and cylindrical vl rechargeable lithium-ion cells and systems feature ggggggg versatile li-ion benefits customers by providing gggggg redundant safety features diversified formats for a variety of equipment lifetime matching that of the equipment reliability and peace of mind rapid charging for fast availability robust spiral construction an asset for portable military and medical applications easy transportation and storage high energy density weight saving solutions unrivalled operating temperature range extended lifetime even at high temperatures maintenance-free reliability compliance with intrinsic safety standards low life cycle cost g made to measure battery s
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in house r d worldwide industrial footprint research and development the quality of its r d teams is one of saft s major competitive strengths allowing saft to maintain the technological leadership which is the key to its commercial success applied research programmes employ 50 people located mainly in bordeaux france and cockeysville md usa at the same time another 250 people work in product development directly at the manufacturing sites broad industrial capability saft operates high output li-ion cell manufacturing lines on both sides of the atlantic advanced levels of automation ensure efficient production and fast delivery semi-automated battery assembly shops provide the flexibility to deliver customized packs while remaining very cost competitive transport and security saft s packaging labelling and shipping conform to highest levels of international standards governing battery testing and classification this insures worldwide safe secure transportation and storage lithium-io
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saft s environmental policy saft has had partnerships for many years with collection companies in most european countries as well as in north america this collection network receives spent batteries from end users and dispatches them to fully approved recycling facilities in compliance with the laws governing transboundary waste shipments in other countries saft assists its customers in finding environmentally sound recycling solutions to inquire on how your company can benefit from this network please contact your sales representative for further information saft specialty battery group 12 rue sadi carnot 93170 bagnolet france tel +33 01 49 93 19 18 fax +33 01 49 93 19 69 www.saftbatteries.com doc no 54047-2-0408 edition april 2008 data in this document is subject to change without notice and becomes contractual only after written confirmation photo credits berlin heart ag digital vision © dorna sports 2005 eads astrium by courtesy of eca esa-j huart foto courtesy of abiomed europ
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