Saft Block battery SBLE SBM SBH

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Flexible solutions for a wide range of industrial applications

Saft SBLE, SBM and SBH ranges of block batteries are the optimum solution where power is required for an uninterruptible power supply, switching and transmission, emergency and security systems, industrial fire monitors and alarms, process control installations, substation switchgears, signaling systems and more.

Constructed in robust and reliable Saft Nife® Ni-Cd pocket plate, our block batteries function in a wide range of temperatures, resist electrical abuse, shock and vibrations and need only basic maintenance. This ensures a low total cost of ownership (TCO) over a life cycle that can last 20 years or more.

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A wide choice of capacity and performance to select optimized product limiting the usage of raw material

Saft has developed the SBLE, SBM and SBH ranges of block batteries to offer the optimum, flexible solution for all stationary applications. The choice of low rate discharge, medium and high performance types makes it easy to select the ideal battery, based on the required discharge time and end of discharge voltage. Thanks to the robust and reliable Saft Nife® pocket pocket plate technology they resist electrical abuse, shock and vibrations. Furthermore, a generous reserve of electrolyte means that the block batteries need only basic maintenance, while operating across a wide range of fluctuating temperatures. This ensures an optimized solution as regard to environment and economics that can last 20 years or more.

	LE Type	M Type	H Type
Capacity steps	58	68	51
Capacity	7.5 – 1690 Ah	11 - 1445 Ah	8.3 – 920 Ah
Performance	For low rate discharge over long periods between 1 and 100 hours	For varied loads with low and high discharge rates between 30 minutes and 3 hours	For high rate discharge over short periods less than 30 minutes
Applications	Power back-up applications	Power back-up applications	Power back-up and starting applications

Technical Specifications

SBLE ENERGY nickel battery range (L type)

Ni-Cd battery capacity range at C5 A rate: from 7.5 Ah to 1690 Ah in 58 capacity steps
Typical discharge range is from one hour to 100 hours
Operate in temperatures from – 20°C to + 50°C
Designed for applications where the battery is required to provide:
– a reliable source of energy over relatively long discharge periods
– a current that is relatively low in comparison with the total stored energy
– discharges are generally infrequent
Trouble-free long service life of 20 years or more

SBM MEDIUM POWER nickel battery range (M type)

Ni-Cd battery capacity range at C5 A rate: from 11 Ah to 1445 Ah in 68 capacity steps
Typical discharge range from 15 minutes to two hours
Operate in temperatures from – 20°C to + 50°C
Designed for applications where the batteries are usually required to sustain:
– electrical loads for between 30 minutes to three hours
– “mixed” loads involving a mixture of high and low discharge rates
– frequent or infrequent discharges
Trouble-free long service life of 20 years or more

SBH HIGH POWER nickel battery range (H type)

Ni-Cd battery capacity range at C5 A rate: from 8.3 Ah to 920 Ah in 51 capacity steps
Typical discharge range is from one second to 30 minutes
Operate in temperatures from – 20°C to + 50°C
Designed for applications demanding :
– a relatively high current over short periods – usually less than 30 min duration
– applications can have frequent or infrequent discharges
Trouble-free long service life of 20 years or more

From seconds to hours – every discharge need is covered.

Saft has a Block battery range to suit every discharge profile from 1 second to 100 hours.

Design features

Block battery construction

The steel pocket plate structure does not suffer from « sudden death » or internal corrosion since there is no interaction between the active material and the electrolyte.
Tough polypropylene casing ensures structural integrity throughout a long life.
An engineered electrolyte solution delivers optimum performance without causing degradation of plate materials.
Plenty of space is allowed for a good reserve of electrolyte.
A special electrolyte is available for extremely low temperature applications.
A specially designed flame arresting flip top vent ensures the battery does not produce corrosive emissions.
The Block battery offers a long shelf life when stored under Saft’s recommended conditions and is easy to install.

Tech Support

We know batteries. Our engineering staff is highly trained and experienced in dealing with all kinds of battery types and applications. By utilizing various industry methodologies, we can accurately determine the right battery type and technology for your needs. We take all questions and concerns seriously and respond promptly.

We are here to help you every step of the way.