Ensuring Operational Continuity and Safety in High-Throughput Cleaning Equipment

Our client is a North American manufacturer of premium commercial cordless scrubbers and vacuum cleaners. Their equipment is used in large facilities like airports, shopping malls, and warehouses, where operational downtime is extremely costly.

Their specific challenges were:

1. All-Day Runtime Demands: Equipment must operate for multiple consecutive shifts on a single charge, a requirement standard batteries could not meet.

2. High Reliability & Cycle Life: Machines are used intensively, requiring over 500 full charge-discharge cycles per year without significant capacity degradation.

3. Operational Safety: Cleaning in public spaces demands absolute safety. Battery solutions must be completely fault-tolerant to any electrical failure.

4. Fast Turnaround: While not fast-charging in the traditional sense, batteries needed to be easily swappable to keep machines in operation with minimal downtime.

We developed a robust 14.4V 3000mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack specifically for high-throughput cleaning applications.

1. High-Capacity Cell Configuration: We utilized a dense arrangement of premium low-self-discharge Ni-MH cells to maximize energy capacity within the existing battery compartment, extending runtime by over 40% compared to their previous solution.

2. Enhanced Cycle Life Engineering: Through precise charge algorithm integration and superior cell quality, we guaranteed >500 cycles (to 80% capacity), directly addressing the need for long-term durability under heavy use.

3. Maintenance-Free & Safe Operation: The inherent safety of Ni-MH chemistry eliminated any risk of thermal events. The sealed pack required zero maintenance, a critical advantage over flooded lead-acid alternatives sometimes used in this sector.

4. Hot-Swap Compatibility: We designed the pack with integrated handles and a robust connector system, enabling operators to swap batteries in under 60 seconds, thus achieving "continuous operation."

• Model Number: BAK-NH003

• Nominal Voltage: 14.4V

• Rated Capacity: 3000mAh

• Cycle Life: ≥500 cycles

• Key Feature: Ultra-low self-discharge, ensuring full charge after weekend storage.

• Eliminated Operational Downtime: The combination of extended runtime and quick-swap capability allowed clients to operate their cleaning fleets 24/7 without waiting for charges.

• Reduced Total Cost of Ownership: The long cycle life and zero maintenance requirements drastically reduced replacement and servicing costs over a 3-year period.

• Enhanced Safety Profile: The client now markets their machines as "The Safest in the Industry," a key differentiator in public tenders.