Tres Quebradas (3Q) Lithium Project
Neo Lithium's Tres Quebradas (3Q) project is a newly discovered lithium salar and brine reservoir complex in Catamarca Province, the biggest lithium producer in Argentina.
Lead Acid Batteries for Automotive and Mining Motive Power, and Miners' Caplamps
PO Box 5015,
Benoni South,
1502 Other,
South Africa
First National Battery was established in 1931 when the first automotive batteries were produced in East London, South Africa.
First National Battery is the leading manufacturer of lead acid batteries for automotive, mining motive power, standby, surface traction, forklift, mine lighting and renewable energy applications. These products are used in more than 40 countries.
As the first South African battery manufacturer to use state-of-the-art spine casting equipment, First National Battery is able to produce low antimony positive plates of 1.8%Sb. The company’s traction cells achieve capacity within ten cycles.
The benefits of First National Battery’s low-antimony positive plates include:
All positive plates are fitted with sleeve separators as standard to ensure there is no mossing, which eliminates the possibility of short circuits.
Traction cells are fitted with Perfect Seal® bolt-on posts, which prevent acid spillage, and the lid is heat-sealed to the container for a homogenous bond. Cells are manufactured to either BS or DIN specifications.
First National Battery is the largest industrial caplamp manufacturer in the Western world.
The company was the first to manufacture a maintenance-free lead acid caplamp and has produced more than four million lamps to date. These lamps are manufactured using AGM / VRLA technology and are spill-proof and extremely durable.
In 2013, First National Battery introduced lithium ion caplamps that are intrinsically safe and energy-efficient. The caplamps features:
First National Battery’s miner caplamps are available in three models, namely the 4Ah lead acid batterypack, 7Ah TC1 and TC2 lithium ion battery pack with LED headpieces, all manufactured to comply with the requirements with statutory requirements of most countries.
The 7Ah TC2 lithium ion caplamp has a built-in pocket for electronic tags used for miner tracking, anti-collision detection and other such applications required by the mines and supplied by third-party companies.
TC lamps have been designed with cost savings in mind, hence they are compatible with all charging racks used by different mining houses.
All First National Battery’s miner caplamps are fully maintainable by the end user, which results in reduced downtime and cost of ownership.
Environmental pollution from used batteries is increasingly being recognised. First National Battery is firmly committed to contributing to protecting the environment through a comprehensive recycling programme and has established a lead smelter capable of recycling more than 17,000t of lead a year.
The company produces high-quality lead alloys for its own consumption and the recovery of plastic polymers used in the manufacture of battery lids and cases.
In pursuit of excellence, First National Battery has recorded the following quality listings and awards:
Neo Lithium's Tres Quebradas (3Q) project is a newly discovered lithium salar and brine reservoir complex in Catamarca Province, the biggest lithium producer in Argentina.
Thousands of functional batteries are wasted each year due to incorrect advice given to battery owners. Many batteries that are thought to be faulty and require jump-starting are often not performing efficiently due to a faulty charging system. The battery itself is in perfect working order. Also
PO Box 5015
Benoni South
1502
Other
South Africa