Company Claims 24-Month Shelf Life, More Juice
Owners of several piston and turbine powered aircraft can now
expect more from their battery thanks to Gill Battery’s new
7638-44 sealed, valve regulated lead acid (VRLA), 44 AH 24 volt
battery.
"The 7638-44 represents the pinnacle in lead acid battery
technology and construction," said Mike Shaw, Vice President,
Teledyne Continental Motors Battery Products.
Shaw told ANN the new battery will deliver more power and
significantly better shelf life than traditional VRLA batteries.
Developed in-house by the engineering team at Gill Battery, a
subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies, Inc. and thoroughly tested by
an independent test and measurement firm, the 7638-44 employs an
optimal Lead alloy to enable the best possible performance in this
chemistry.
The 7638-44 is also FAA and PMA certified. The benefit to
aircraft owners and maintenance facilities is a new sealed, VRLA
battery that provides exceptional power and previously unheard of
shelf life as well as excellent durability and reliability.
"One of the most remarkable attributes of the 7638-44 battery is
its shelf life," Shaw said. "This battery will hold its charge for
up to 24 months sitting on the shelf and they are easily
rechargeable beyond that timeframe. There is no more need to
recharge a sealed battery every 90 days just to keep it alive. This
battery sets a new standard for ease of use and maintenance."
The 7638-44 battery represents a move forward for the
company’s entire sealed battery product line. "Because of its
chemistry and production process, the 7638-44 is more powerful,
more durable, more reliable and lighter weight than most VRLA
batteries on the market today," Shaw said.
The 7638-44 will be produced at Gill’s Redlands, CA
facility, which has undergone an extensive retooling in recent
years to reduce variation, enhance product reliability and improve
productivity.
The company has spent significant resources on new production
equipment and upgraded processes to create a state-of-the-art
production environment. These efforts were recently recognized with
an AS 9100 quality certification and a 2006 WRAP (Waste Reduction
Awards Program) Award from the State of California.
The new 7638-44 will be available through all Gill Batteries
distributors beginning mid-March. Aircraft owners may also go to
the company's website, and use the "Configurator" to determine
which Gill model is correct for their aircraft.