THE WORLD'S BEST PERFORMING LEAD-BASED BATTERY

Our claims are something different: Lead Crystal batteries are the best performing lead-based batteries in the world. And
we can prove that. In fact, we can even say that these batteries are always the best solution, if we take the total cost of
ownership into account. And if you want to see performance in all dimensions, its good to know that Lead Crystal
batteries are also the best performing batteries in terms of durability. At least 99% of the battery can be recycled, and it will
not emit any hazardous corrosive vapours in normal operation (according to research from the Dutch Technical University of
Eindhoven).

LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERIES PERFORM BETTER

Lead Crystal batteries are highly reliable, hugely flexible and outperform any other type of battery. The batteries are
designed for deep discharge, have a long service life and can be discharged over and over again. The battery keeps
performing, even at extreme temperatures. And every time, the battery recovers to its full rated capacity.

LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERIES HAVE UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY

All Lead Crystal batteries have a unique micro-porous high-absorbency mat (AGM) and lead-calcium-selenium-plates with
a high level of purity. The safe SiO2-electrolyte solution solidifies to a white crystalline powder when the battery is charged.
This technology was developed in South Africa and has proven its worth throughout the world.

LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERIES ARE CLEANER AS WELL AS SAFE

The batteries contain far less acid, and do not contain any cadmium or antimony. Moreover, Lead Crystal batteries are up
to 99% recyclable (we are working as hard as we can to make that 100%) and are classified as non-hazardous goods for
the purpose of transport. Even by aircraft.

LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERIES ARE WIDELY APPLICABLE

Lead Crystal batteries are used throughout the world in the telecom sector, in uninterruptible power supply systems, in
the petrochemical industry and in the military. The Lead Crystal battery is used in many places where people are working
towards sustainable energy (wind & solar power) but also in the health-care sector, by manufacturing and transport
businesses and wherever electrical motive power is required (from wheelchair to golf cart).

BENEFITS
Lead Crystal batteries offer benefits to users, dealers and the world at large.
This battery is greener than any other type. After all, it is up to 99% recyclable, hardly contains any acid, very little liquids
and no cadmium. As for commerce, it is good to know that the batteries are classified as non-hazardous for transport. Even
by aircraft. The battery hardly loses any charge when in storage, even after two years on a shelf, charging is not necessary.
For the user, the benefit is its huge calendar and cycle life, the short charging time, the possibility to fully discharge the
battery quickly without causing any damage and the three-year warranty period.

Let us list the benefits

RECYCLABLE
99% of the battery can be recycled and thanks to its long service life in your application, you need not replace
them as frequently as other batteries.

GREENER
No cadmium or antimony, so less detrimental. Complies with the ever stricter international environmental
legislation.

SAFER
No risk of leakage, far less hazardous chemicals and less liquid thanks to crystalline elctrolytes.

EASY TO TRANSPORT
Classified as non-hazardous for transport. It is amongst the only batteries that can be transported by air as
standard freight.

GUARANTEED QUALITY
A three-year manufacturers warranty for every battery. Both the manufacturing plants and production
processes are fully ISO certified.

A FAR BETTER PERFOMANCE

Charges twice as fast as a regular battery. Totally peak-load and deep-discharge resistant.

NO MEMORY EFFECT FUNCTION

The battery can be fully discharged and recharged without any negative impact on its life cycle.

LONG SERVICE LIFE CYCLE

Float service life up to 18 years. Up to 6000 charge/discharge cycles (at 20% DOD and 25C)

TROUBLEFREE IN THE WAREHOUSE

You can keep the battery in stock for two years without having to charge it. That makes logistics much simpler.

HIGH TEMPERATURE RANGE

Operates at temperatures between -40C and +65C.

COMPARISON
Anyone comparing Lead Crystal batteries to other industrial batteries on the market has to agree with us that they bear
comparison with even the very best of the competition. The batteries can be charged faster, even at temperatures below 0
C, discharged deeper(down to 0volts), discharged more often and they have a very wide operating temperature range (-40
up to +65 C). Lead Crystal batteries can be stored for 2 years without having to be charged. Their use is not subject to
special ventilation or cooling requirements. In the end, they always offer the best price/quality ratio.
LEAD CRYSTAL

Lead acid / gel

Lithium

-40C to +65C

-18C to
+45/+50C

-20C to +65C

Life span

7 to 15 years

2 to 3/3 to 4 years

5 to 6 years

Environmental safety

Non harmful

Harmful

Non harmful

Transport safety

Very good

Poor / less good

Poort

Processing safety

Very good

Less good / Good

Less good

1600

350/400

1000

High voltage discharge

capacity

Very good

Poor

Less good

Performance

Very good

Less good

Good

Recyclability

Very good

Good

Poor

Dimensions

Large

Large

Compact

Low

very low / low

5 to 6
time higher than gel

Temperature

80% discharge cycle

Costs

TEST RESULTS
Lead Crystal batteries have been certified by renowned global institutions. Day in day out, the batteries are put to the
test. The manufacturer, Betta Batteries, holds ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 certification and is CE and UL accredited.
Moreover, the company is IEC 60896-21 and 22 compliant. The distributor, Elfa is also ISO-9001 certified. The actual
batteries have been tested in many different respects by Dutch and other test institutions and companies.
The superior performance of Lead Crystal batteries compared to the current lead-based alternatives is endorsed by
renowned institutes such as the Technical University of Eindhoven in the Netherlands

PRODUCTS
Betta Batteries manufactures an ever widening range of 12V, 6V and 2V batteries in a number of sizes and Ah values. In
addition, the company manufactures battery chargers that fully comply with the requirements of the charging profile of the
Lead Crystal battery (which is different to that of the conventional lead-acid battery).

APPLICATIONS
Lead Crystal batteries can be used in many different ways. They can be used in all applications where we have so far,
used lead-acid, lead-gel or AGM batteries. Lead Crystal batteries are also a suitable option for many applications in where
lithium cells are used. The Lead Crystal battery proves to be the best choice in a great number of markets and for
numerous applications: in terms of reliability, life span, total cost of ownership and sustainability.

MARKETS
Lead Crystal batteries can be used in every application in which lead-acid, lead-gel or AGM batteries have been used to
date. In fact, it means almost all applications in the automotive and manufacturing industries and outdoors, both for backup (stand-by) and cyclic use. Every application has its own specific characteristics and requirements, and the Lead Crystal
battery can meet them all. A true all-rounder that's also environmentally-friendly.
The overview below is not exhaustive. Please contact us if your application is not included in the list.

UPS systems and back-up systems,

Central emergency lighting systems, stand-alone solar applications such as charge stations, pay and display
machines, routing displays, pumping stations, traffic monitoring systems, LED street lighting, internal transport
Traffic services
Civil maritime engineering, medical applications in beds, patient lifts, motor scooters and wheelchairs
Start-stop systems in motorized vehicles
Industrial back-up systems
Mining vehicles and systems
Railway signalling systems
Storage of wind and solar power

Solar systems

wind energy

Electrically operated vehicles

Uninterrupted power supply systems

Back-up systems for telecommunication systems

Railway signalling systems

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything new raises questions. Thats only natural. Please dont hesitate to put your questions to us. You wont be the first
one. The most relevant questions asked are listed and answered below.

WHAT IS A LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERY?

A Lead Crystal battery is a new type of battery with special qualities and patented innovations:

The battery is effectively sealed and maintenance free

The batteries are not classified as hazardous goods and thus may be transported by air
The battery uses a recombination method to prevent the emission of hydrogen and oxygen, which is something
that can happen with a conventional lead-acid battery.
The battery is almost completely dry and for that reason, it can be built into almost any situation. (Upside-down
installation, however, is not recommended).

WHAT IS THE SERVICE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERIES IN GENERAL?

The service life of a battery is often used as a marketing tool. Often, integrity is not a key feature of such claims. The best
performance of ones own product is compared with the poorest performance of a product of the competition. The only fair
comparison is to determine the actual service life in a practical situation under similar circumstances.
One way of predicting the difference in service life and the performance of a battery is assessing the quantities and types of
material used in the manufacturing process. The Lead Crystal battery is made of several chemical components with a
longer than average life span. That is the basis for long and trouble-free use.

HAVE LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERIES BEEN DEVELOPED AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO LEADACID BATTERIES?

Yes. Lead-acid batteries for cyclic use can be replaced by Lead Crystal batteries. The marginally higher purchase price will
be compensated generously by the very long service life and the significantly better performance.

WHAT IS THE LIFE SPAN OF A LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERY?

A lead-acid battery has can handle an average of 300 to 500 charge cycles. At 25 C, a Lead Crystal battery can handle
well over 6000 charge/discharge cycles at 20% DOD. In addition with normal float charging a calender life span of 18 years
is possible.

AFTER HOW MUCH STORAGE TIME DOES A LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERY NEED TO BE
RECHARGED?
The Lead Crystal battery has an extremely low self-discharge. The batteries will keep 95% of the nominal capacity after 3
to 24 months (maximum) of storage, without affecting the batterys life span.

AT WHAT TEMPERATURE CAN LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERIES BE USED?

The Lead Crystal battery can operate in a wide temperature range, from -40 C to +65 C, and has 85% of the rated
capacity at 10 C. At -40 C , the battery still has 45% capacity.

HOW COME THAT THE LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERY CAN EVEN BE TRANSPORTED BY
AIR AS NON-HAZARDOUS GOODS?
The batteries have non-corrosive electrolyte compositions, thanks to which they are classified as non-hazardous goods.
Therefore, the batteries can be easily transported by air, sea and road.

DO LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERIES HAVE BETTER CHARGE AND DISCHARGE FEATURES

THAN STANDARD LEAD-ACID BATTERIES?
Yes, Lead Crystal batteries can be discharged very quickly (max 10 C) and charged (2x faster than some other batteries)
without any problem. 100% discharging is possible, without causing any damage to the battery.

CAN LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERIES BE INSTALLED IN SEALED BATTERY BOXES?

No, never install the battery in a completely sealed box. Although most of the usual gases (oxygen and hydrogen) in a Lead
Crystal battery recombine and are not discharged, they may escape if the battery is overcharged. For safety reasons,
these explosive gases must be able to escape into the atmosphere and may never be contained in a sealed battery box or a
small enclosed area.

WHAT SIZE OF LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERY DO I NEED FOR MY SPECIFIC

APPLICATION?
Determine the number of amperes your application requires from the battery and the length of time you need that quantity.
Multiply both values to calculate the necessary number of ampere hours (Ah). Add a 20% safety margin to the product and
select a battery from our list, using the Ah quantity determined as the decisive factor. Parallel battery configurations give

higher electrical currents and serial battery configurations give a higher voltage. In either case, the storage capacity (watt
hour, Wh) is increased by the power that each extra individual battery has.

HOW LONG HAVE LEAD CRYSTAL BATTERIES BEEN ON THE MARKET?

Betta Batteries started producing this type of battery in 1994.