Battery collection
Batteries come in many shapes and sizes, and nearly all types are suitable for recycling. Peperzeel collaborates with accredited processors and recyclers throughout Europe to achieve this. Our in-house expertise ensures that every battery is identified and processed at the appropriate facility, maximizing the environmental benefits.
Different types of batteries
There are various types of batteries, which can be broadly categorized into the following groups:
Lead-acid: A lead-acid battery is a rechargeable battery using liquid sulfuric acid as an electrolyte and plates made of lead and lead oxide. It is the oldest and most widely used type of rechargeable battery, primarily used as starter batteries in cars, trucks, and for emergency power in data centers.
Lead-gel: A lead-gel battery is a variant of the lead-acid battery where the liquid acid is converted into a gel by adding silica. This makes the batteries leak-proof, maintenance-free, and more resistant to deep discharges. They are commonly used in electric wheelchairs, campers, boats, and compact uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
Traction batteries: Traction batteries are heavy-duty batteries specifically designed to provide a constant and deep discharge over a long period. They are used to power the main drive of electric vehicles such as forklifts, electric pallet trucks, golf carts, and occasionally larger electric sweepers.
UPS batteries: A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is a unit or device that provides emergency power to a connected system during power outages or fluctuations. The internal lead batteries (often gel or AGM) provide this power, giving the user or system time to save data and shut down safely. They are essential for protecting servers, computers, and critical network equipment.
NiCd: Industrial NiCd batteries are very robust and reliable rechargeable batteries, known for their long lifespan (up to 20 years) and their ability to perform under extreme temperatures and high discharge rates. They are widely used in heavy-duty emergency lighting and backup systems (UPS) in industry, as well as for starting large engines and in power tools (though they are being phased out in Europe due to toxic cadmium).
NiMH: Industrial NiMH batteries are the successor to NiCd and offer a higher energy density (more capacity) compared to NiCd, while avoiding the use of toxic cadmium. This makes them more environmentally friendly, and they are used in a wide range of applications where high capacity and less deep discharge are required. Typical applications include emergency lighting, medical equipment, and early generations of hybrid electric vehicles (such as the Toyota Prius).
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