As the only South African Battery Manufacturer using state of the art spine casting equipment we are able to produce low antimony - 1.4% Sb - Positive Plates.
First National Battery traction cells achive capacity within three cycles.
The use of lower specific gravity (S.G.) acid ensures less corrosion and therefore longer life. Our cells comply with worldwide DIN specifications which allows First National Battery access to all international markets and the ability to service worldwide customer base.

Benefits of Low Antimony Positive Plates

Positive Plate
The tubular plate construction
incorporates antimonial lead alloy spines in complete contact with active material, which is retained by an outer gauntlet. This enables the electrolyte to penetrate freely, ensuring a high power output per unit volume.

Negative plate
The negative plate is of a highly porous paste on an alloy grid. This complements the positive plate construction,providing a balanced performance and superior life.

Separators
All positive plates are automatically sleeved (the
separator is wrapped around the plate). Sleeves replace individual separators with the following benefits:
No missing separators.
Ensures alignment of plates and separators.
Eliminates the possibility of shorts circuits and mossing.
Extended life.

Mud Trap
Prevents possible shorting between plates due to active material shedding during the life of the cell.

Container and Lid
The lid is heat-sealed to the container ensuring
a homogeneous bond. This is vital to mechanical strength and safety.

Top up Level Indicator
Two ribs on the separator guard serve both as level indicators, and to strengthen the guard.