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Industrial process plant requiring dependable control and backup power

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NBLE / NBM / NBH

NICA block-type battery
NBLE / NBM / NBH

Pocket plate · Block type

NBLE / NBM / NBH

NICA block-type nickel-cadmium batteries provide industrial standby power across low-, medium- and high-rate discharge duties. Select NBLE for long-duration energy, NBM for mixed loads or NBH for engine starting and high-current duty.

Rugged polypropylene blocks and steel pocket plates support dependable service in stationary backup applications.

Choose the range for your duty

RangeRated capacityDischarge dutyTypical use
NBLE22–1690 AhLow rate · 1–100 hoursLong-duration power backup
NBM22–1445 AhMixed loads · 30 minutes–3 hoursIndustrial backup with variable loads
NBH8.3–920 AhHigh rate · less than 30 minutesEngine starting and short-duration backup

Pocket plate technology

High energy

NBLE

Thicker plates support sustained low-rate discharges.

Balanced performance

NBM

Intermediate plate thickness suits mixed high- and low-current loads.

High current

NBH

Thin plates deliver high-current performance for engine starting and short-duration discharges.

Built for industrial service

  • Steel pocket plates resist deterioration of the supporting structure.
  • Tough polypropylene cells are welded into rigid blocks according to cell size and type.
  • An electrolyte reserve supports practical inspection and maintenance intervals.
  • Protective covers and flame-arresting flip-top vents are part of the construction.
  • Life expectancy exceeds 20 years at 25°C.

Applications

  • Process control and industrial instrumentation
  • Switchgear, switching and transmission systems
  • Emergency lighting, security and alarm systems
  • Power backup in industrial facilities
  • Engine starting and high-current backup

Charging and maintenance

For two-level charging, the float voltage is 1.42 ± 0.01 V per cell for NBLE and 1.40 ± 0.01 V per cell for NBM and NBH.

Inspect electrolyte levels, connection condition and charger operation as part of the maintenance programme. Topping-up intervals depend on temperature and charging conditions. Use the charging instructions for the selected battery.

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