{"product_id":"battery-li-on-draco-48v-rp","title":"Battery LI-ON Draco 48V for Veleco, Tekuon, Libercart, assistant, invacare, dortomedical ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1ChgfFTZecg\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_post_meta_wrapper\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch1 class=\"entry-title\"\u003e How does a lithium battery work and what is its structure? \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.jungheinrich-profishop.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Lithium-Ionen-Aufbau-Funktion.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"\" width=\"394\" height=\"246\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.jungheinrich-profishop.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Lithium-Ionen-Aufbau-Funktion.jpg\"\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_34 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ez-toc-title\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Lithium-ion batteries are made up of several individual cells. Thanks to their special structure and materials, they offer high performance and their capacity remains constant over long periods of operation. They can also be partially charged at any time, allowing them to be used for multiple shifts. Discover in our guide how lithium-ion batteries are produced, what metals they contain, and how they work. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pequena_gran_potencia_componentes_de_las_baterias_de_litio\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSmall but powerful: components of lithium batteries\u003cspan class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eA lithium-ion battery is made up of many individual cells that feature\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ealways the same structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand contain the following components:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003ePositive electrode\u003c\/strong\u003e : The cathode of a lithium battery is made of lithium metal oxide, which may contain varying amounts of nickel, manganese, and cobalt. Metal oxides are also known as transition metals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eNegative electrode\u003c\/strong\u003e : the anode is usually made of graphite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eElectrolyte\u003c\/strong\u003e : so that the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elithium ions move as charge carriers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe cell also contains an anhydrous electrolyte. Here, salts such as lithium hexafluorophosphate are dissolved in an aprotic solvent such as diethyl carbonate. In lithium polymer batteries, a polyvinylidene fluoride polymer or polyvinylidene fluoride hexafluoropropene is used at this point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparator\u003c\/strong\u003e : To prevent short circuits, a separator made of non-woven materials or polymer films is installed between the electrodes. The separator is permeable to lithium ions and can absorb them in large quantities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e The separator: safe operation of lithium batteries\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The separator integrated into lithium-ion batteries controls and ensures the electrochemical reactions within them. On one hand, it isolates the two electrodes from each other.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eto prevent internal short circuits\u003c\/strong\u003e . Furthermore, its permeable design ensures that only lithium ions can pass through and, therefore, move between the negative and positive electrodes. Likewise, the separator guarantees the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egas exchange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the closed cells of these batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eTo achieve this, the component must be made of microporous membranes, which can vary depending on the battery's power and size. For this purpose, polymer films (as in lithium-polymer batteries) or heat-resistant ceramic separators are used. The combination of non-woven fabrics with a ceramic coating makes the separators particularly flexible while also being resistant to temperatures up to 700°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e Battery management system: function optimization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIf several cells are combined to form a module, it usually contains an integrated control system. The most important electrical component is the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe battery management system (BMS)\u003c\/strong\u003e consists of several parts: the OBS ( \u003cem\u003eone board sense\u003c\/em\u003e ) and the SCU ( \u003cem\u003estack control unit\u003c\/em\u003e ), located in the module, and the BCU ( \u003cem\u003ebattery control unit\u003c\/em\u003e ), which combines all the information from the individual modules. Together, the BMS acts as an interface between the device and the battery. It optimizes the battery's capacity, power, and performance, and prevents deep discharge even when the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungheinrich-profishop.es\/es\/guia-profi\/almacenamiento-baterias-litio\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jungheinrich-profishop.es\/es\/guia-profi\/almacenamiento-baterias-litio\/\"\u003elithium battery remains stored\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor a long period of time and, therefore, prolongs its useful life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons\"\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter bluebox-shoplink\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jungheinrich-profishop.es\/transpaletas-iones-de-litio\/\" data-icon=\"5\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jungheinrich-profishop.es\/transpaletas-iones-de-litio\/\"\u003ePallet trucks with lithium battery\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Una_construccion_con_metales_de_alto_valor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e A construction using high-value metals\u003cspan class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe name given to these batteries comes, in part, from their unique design, which allows lithium to move back and forth between the electrodes in ionized form. Depending on the materials used for the electrodes,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLithium-ion batteries are divided into different groups\u003c\/strong\u003e . The operating principle remains the same, but energy density, cell voltage, temperature sensitivity, capacity, and permissible charge and discharge currents can vary due to the use of different transition metal ions. Lithium batteries can be constructed as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eLithium polymer batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e : the electrolyte used is a polymer-based film with a gel-like consistency. This structure allows for the manufacture of batteries with a particularly small size (less than 0.1 mm thick) and various designs. With an energy density of up to 180 Wh\/kg, they are very powerful, but mechanically, electrically, and thermally sensitive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eLithium cobalt dioxide batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e : the positive electrode of this type of battery is made of lithium cobalt dioxide; the anode is made of graphite. These batteries are prone to thermal runaway when overcharged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong\u003eLithium titanate batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e : In this case, the negative electrodes are not made of graphite, but of sintered titanium spinel. This allows for rapid charging and operation at temperatures as low as -40°C. The positive electrodes are also made of lithium titanium oxide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003cstrong\u003eLithium iron phosphate batteries\u003c\/strong\u003e : The cells in this type of battery have a lithium iron phosphate cathode. Furthermore, the electrolyte is in solid form. These batteries have a lower energy density (up to 110 Wh\/kg) but, in the event of mechanical damage, they are not prone to thermal runaway. The discharge voltage curve indicates that these batteries exhibit a memory effect, although this is very low compared to NiCd batteries. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Funcionamiento_de_las_baterias_de_litio_carga_y_descarga\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e How lithium batteries work: charging and discharging\u003cspan class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe operation of lithium batteries follows a simple principle:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical energy is stored through a chemical process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand it is used to power collection devices such as, for example, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungheinrich-profishop.es\/apiladoras-electricas\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.jungheinrich-profishop.es\/apiladoras-electricas\/\"\u003eElectric stackers\u003c\/a\u003e . This is largely based on the constant movement of ionized lithium between the electrodes. The flow of lithium ions balances the flow of external current when charging and discharging the batteries, so that the electrodes themselves remain electrically neutral. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" width=\"567\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jungheinrich-profishop.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Jungheinrich-Grafik-Nr.-82-Li-Ionen-Akku-Aufbau-und-Funktion_ES-1.jpg\" alt=\"Structure and operation of a lithium-ion battery\" class=\"wp-image-37914\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/www.jungheinrich-profishop.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Jungheinrich-Grafik-Nr.-82-Li-Ionen-Akku-Aufbau-und-Funktion_ES-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e 1. Download\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eIf the battery is discharged, that is, if a terminal device consumes the stored energy,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe lithium atoms in the negative electrode each emit one electron\u003c\/strong\u003e . This electron is returned to the positive electrode through the external circuit. In the same step, the same number of lithium ions move from the negative electrode through the electrolyte and the separator to the positive electrode. There, the electrons are collected by highly ionized transition metal ions, which can vary depending on the battery type and, unlike lithium ions, are immobile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e 2. Load\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eWhen charging the accumulator batteries,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnionized lithium atoms migrate from the positive electrode to the negative electrode through the separator\u003c\/strong\u003e , intertwining with graphite molecules. This process, also known as intercalation, is triggered by charging with a constant current until the nominal current is reached. Once the end-of-charge voltage is reached, it is maintained while the charging current decreases. To prevent cell damage or overheating (thermal protection), most lithium-ion batteries are equipped with electronic charging or protection circuits. These circuits are tailored to the specific cell design and ensure that neither overcharging nor deep discharging occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VELECO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42247424508160,"sku":"","price":540.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/6301\/8136\/files\/FASBLO_b6c39092-b94a-4783-b34d-b9574b352544.webp?v=1731871376","url":"https:\/\/mobility-vida.com\/en\/products\/battery-li-on-draco-48v-rp","provider":"Mobility-Vida","version":"1.0","type":"link"}