The investment of electrifying a fleet of vehicles is not a decision that should be taken lightly. In this sense, when considering the leap to lithium battery technology, doubts may arise as to which is the best option. Without a doubt, one type of chemistry or another, as well as other key aspects, can be factors that make a big difference. Let's look at which lithium battery manufacturer to choose and why, for maximum performance and safety.
Lithium battery manufacturers: Which one to choose?
Normally the client that contacts us is usually a company that wants to make the leap from traditional batteries to lithium batteries because they have seen their advantages. It's also possible that you are already running on lithium batteries, but are having problems with your supplier. Whatever the situation, at NCPOWER we offer an optimal and personalized solution that allows us to guarantee the highest quality standards compared to other battery manufacturers.
How traditional lithium battery manufacturers work
With such an emerging market, hundreds of manufacturers are appearing, who are really suppliers, that is, they buy batteries and sell them in Spain and Europe without any type of support or guarantee. And most importantly: without the integration of its components, they cannot guarantee the viability and safety of the battery.
Often a traditional battery manufacturer can be a simple assembler or materials supplier. The term 'manufacturer' is mistakenly used in these cases because it usually imports the components and limits itself to placing them and selling them.
This is a big difference compared to the Spanish manufacturer NCPOWER, since we actually carry out the entire process and in this sense we can contribute our experience, knowledge and quality.
To understand this, it must be taken into account that the lithium battery manufacturing process is divided into three phases, each of the phases is dedicated to the three essential parts of the battery:
1. In the first phase, lithium cells are purchased from an external supplier.
2. In a second phase, all the control electronics are configured. This electronics will carry out the work of mediating between the electronics of the application (electric vehicle, industrial machinery, etc.) and the final solution of the battery itself, measuring the ranges of temperatures, voltages, protection systems, etc. Each electronic is specific to each project and is configured according to the operational needs of each client.
3. In a third and final phase we begin the battery assembly process. Often this is the only phase that is actually performed by the traditional manufacturer.## Why avoid traditional battery manufacturers?
There is often a need for certain special features. Each client has size, chemistry and energy requirements. Therefore, a standard solution is not always really useful and can lead to incidents and other problems.
Furthermore, when there is a functional problem, the customer can have serious problems because whoever supplied the battery does not really have the necessary know-how to provide adequate support.
This translates to:
1. Long times in prototyping
2. Little flexibility in product customization
3. High costs, because the software is not proprietary and requires turning to programmers who have the source code
4. Insufficient technical support and slow solutions involving long machine stops
In short, choosing a traditional lithium battery manufacturer that is only an assembler in practice spells trouble. Delivery times are lengthened, costs are rising, technical support is insufficient and customization needs are not met.
Why our lithium battery is unique: how we work at NCPOWER
The moment a customer places an order for batteries with us, we do not go directly to the production phase. First we exhaustively evaluate the needs of the project.
These are some of the key points that we analyze in this previous phase:
- For what application will the lithium battery be used?
- What consumption will be needed?
- What size and weight of battery is required?
- What are the business processes of the interested company? (how many work shifts, if there are downtimes, etc…)
- What information will you need to see in real time about the battery status?
- What type of battery charger is appropriate for the recharge times studied?
- What is the optimal electronic programming of lithium batteries? (via our Battery Balancing System)
As a lithium battery manufacturer, at NCPOWER we always follow these three steps:
1. We review all specifications with the client
2. We create custom lithium battery
3. We offer battery support, monitoring and maintenance
But everything does not end here, it has only just begun. After preliminary examination, an appointment is made, a prototype of the battery is created and shipped to the customer.
Here begins another fundamental work that marks the difference compared to other battery producers. We ensure that our batteries are tested and verified before shipping to our customers, and we offer technical support and after-sales service to make sure our batteries meet our customers' needs.
We carry out continuous care, monitoring and maintenance of the battery, all thanks to our two tools:
- Remote battery monitoring from NCPOWER Data Center
- System for automatic management of possible breakdowns: NCPOWER Alert Data Center
Thanks to this cutting-edge technology in the sector, we can intervene on any problem and anticipate it. This is another great differential value that we offer to our clients.
Join the optimized lithium battery solution from NCPOWER System. We are committed to creating a unique lithium battery that offers superior performance and longer life than other batteries on the market.