DRY CELL
Rail & Transit

VRLA AGM Batteries

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Discover® DRY CELL Rail Transit batteries outperform traditional AGM and Gel batteries and are a resilient battery solution for passenger rail and transit applications. The batteries exceed rigorous passenger transport safety tests and incorporate design features that adhere to frequent vibration, wide operating temperatures, high cranking, and long-duration cyclic current draws.

DRY CELL Rail Transit batteries are trusted by some of the most reputable rail, bus, and tram organizations in the world.

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Battery Volts
Amp Hour (10 HR)
Amp Hour (5 HR)
Amp Hour (3 HR)

Trusted for use in Passenger Transportation

Discover® DRY CELL Rail Transit batteries are rigorously tested to passenger transport safety standards (DIN EN 45545-2) and feature a V0 HL3 case for fire and smoke protection.


 
 








 


 
 








 

Product Features

 
Hydropolymer
  • Organic capillary separators with hydropolymer electrolytes resist dry-out and prevent thermal runaway
  • Maintains performance characteristics over its operational life
Enhanced Alloys
  • Thick plates with graphite enhanced alloys deliver maximum runtime over operational life
Carbon Boost
  • Carbon additives increase duty cycle performance, charge acceptance, and partial state of charge operation
Automatic Through-The-Partition Weld
  • Improved intercell weld consistency and less lead waster than manual welding process (key industry models)
  • Supports high current loads and lowers internal resistance
Polypropylene Case
  • High heat resistance and durability (key industry models)
  • High-precision pressure relief valves reduce water loss and extend battery life
  • Integrated flame arrestors to prevent fire and explosion
RELIABLE SAFE, CERTIFIED
  • Valve Regulated Lead-Acid, Dry Cell AGM
  • Maintenance-free, nonspillable, no-gassing
  • Spark and explosion tested (SAE J1495)
EXTREME VIBRATION RESISTANT
  • Vibration resistance superior to AGM/Gel
  • Vibration shock tested (IEC 61373, DIN EN 61373, SAE J537)
RESILIENCE
  • Partial stage of charge operation superior to AGM
  • Intense duty cycling superior to AGM/Gel
  • Overcharge and over-discharge resilience superior to AGM
  • Compatible with AGM/Gel semi-traction charge profile
EXTREME TEMPERATURES
  • High-temperature life superior to AGM
  • Low-temperature operation superior to Flooded/AGM/Gel
HL3 V0 FLAME RETARDANT CASE
  • Fire and smoke protection tested (DIN EN 45545-2)
  • Safe for use in passenger transport

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