Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery
Valve-Regulated Gel Technology for Traction & Motive-Power Applications
Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery
is a valve-regulated lead-acid traction battery
featuring immobilised gelled sulphuric-acid
electrolyte. Its valve-regulated construction manages
internal gas pressure while the gel electrolyte
eliminates the routine requirement for topping with
distilled or demineralised water.
Valve-regulated construction
Immobilised gel electrolyte
No routine water topping
EXIDE
TUBULAR GEL
PRESSURE VALVE
GAS MANAGEMENT
GEL
IMMOBILISED
ELECTROLYTE
VRLA
VALVE-REGULATED
CONSTRUCTION
GEL CELL → BATTERY SYSTEM → TRACTION LOAD
VRLA
GEL
TRACTION
Conceptual illustration — Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery valve-regulated, gel-electrolyte and motive-power architecture
0Routine water top-ups required
1Valve-regulated pressure-control principle
2Gas-management functions
3Core Tubular, Gel & VRLA technologies
Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery Overview
Valve-Regulated Traction Power with Immobilised Gel Electrolyte
Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery
is part of Exide’s traction and motive-power
battery portfolio and uses valve-regulated
lead-acid construction.
Unlike conventional flooded batteries containing
freely flowing liquid electrolyte, the Tubular
Gel range uses sulphuric-acid electrolyte in an
immobilised gel form.
The valve-regulated system manages internal gas
pressure instead of using a conventional vent
plug.
During operation, the valve system is designed
to restrict oxygen ingress from the surrounding
air while allowing excess charging gases to
escape when required.
The immobilised electrolyte eliminates the
routine requirement for topping the battery with
distilled or demineralised water.
This construction is particularly relevant to
motive-power environments where reduced routine
electrolyte maintenance is desirable.
The batteries remain lead-acid electrochemical
systems and therefore continue to require the
applicable electrical, gas and electrolyte safety
precautions associated with traction batteries.
Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery Features
Gel Electrolyte, Valve Regulation & Reduced Routine Maintenance
The Tubular Gel architecture combines immobilised
electrolyte with controlled pressure management for
compatible traction and motive-power applications.
VR
Valve-Regulated Construction
A pressure-regulating valve replaces the
conventional vent-plug arrangement used in
flooded battery construction.
GEL
Immobilised Gel Electrolyte
Sulphuric-acid electrolyte is immobilised in
gel form instead of remaining as freely
flowing liquid electrolyte.
H2O
No Routine Water Topping
The batteries do not require topping with
distilled or demineralised water during
normal operation.
GAS
Controlled Gas Release
The valve system allows excess charging gases
to escape when internal pressure requires
regulation.
O2
Oxygen Ingress Restriction
Valve-regulated construction is designed to
restrict ingress of oxygen from the
surrounding atmosphere.
TRC
Traction & Motive-Power Design
The Tubular Gel range forms part of Exide’s
traction and motive-power battery portfolio
for compatible electrically operated
equipment.
PRESSURE VALVE
GAS REGULATION
OXYGEN INGRESS RESTRICTED
GEL ELECTROLYTE
IMMOBILISED
EXCESS GAS RELEASE
STORED ENERGY → TRACTION / MOTIVE POWER
Valve-Regulated Gel Battery Architecture
Immobilised gel electrolyte operates inside a
valve-regulated battery structure that manages
internal pressure and excess charging gases.
Conceptual illustration — Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery gel-electrolyte, valve-regulation and gas-management architecture
Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery Technology
How the Valve-Regulated Gel System Works
Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery
combines immobilised electrolyte with controlled
internal gas-pressure management in a
valve-regulated lead-acid architecture.
Valve-regulated lead-acid construction
Immobilised gelled sulphuric-acid electrolyte
Internal gas-pressure regulation
Restricted oxygen ingress
Controlled escape of excess charging gases
No routine distilled-water topping
No routine demineralised-water topping
Traction and motive-power application
Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery Applications
Valve-Regulated Gel Batteries for Compatible Motive-Power Systems
Forklift & Material Handling
Compatible traction battery applications for
electrically operated material-handling
equipment.
Golf Carts
Traction battery configurations for
compatible battery-powered mobility
applications.
Electric Vehicles
Compatible industrial motive-power
applications requiring traction battery
systems.
Exide Tubular Gel Technology
Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery Technologies
Valve regulation, gel electrolyte and motive-power
construction define the core Tubular Gel traction
battery architecture.
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Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery Technical Information
Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery Specifications
The Tubular Gel range is defined by its
valve-regulated construction and immobilised gel
electrolyte. Electrical ratings vary by battery
configuration.
Manufacturer
Exide Industries Limited
Product family
Tubular Gel Range
Product category
Traction / Motive-Power Battery
Battery technology
Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid
Electrolyte
Gelled sulphuric acid
Electrolyte condition
Immobilised
Vent system
Pressure-regulating valve
Internal pressure management
Valve-regulated gas-pressure control
Oxygen ingress
Valve construction restricts ingress from surrounding air
Excess charging gases
Released through the pressure-regulating valve when required
Water topping
Distilled or demineralised water topping not required
Maintenance classification
Valve-regulated maintenance-free battery
Primary application
Compatible traction and motive-power equipment
Safety requirement
Applicable valve-regulated lead-acid battery
electrical, gas and electrolyte safety
precautions remain necessary
Battery valve
Valve is an integral part of the pressure-management system and should not be removed
Configuration
Capacity, voltage, cell count and electrical
parameters vary by battery configuration
Documentation
Values vary by model and configuration;
applicable Exide product documentation governs
the configuration.
Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery
Key information about gel electrolyte, valve
regulation, water topping and configuration-dependent
specifications.
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What is an Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery?
Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery
is a valve-regulated lead-acid motive-power
battery using immobilised gelled
sulphuric-acid electrolyte instead of freely
flowing liquid electrolyte.
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Does the Tubular Gel battery require water topping?
No routine topping with distilled or
demineralised water is required because the
electrolyte is immobilised in gel form within
the valve-regulated battery.
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What does the pressure-regulating valve do?
The valve manages internal gas pressure,
restricts oxygen ingress from the surrounding
atmosphere and permits excess charging gases
to escape when required.
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What technical parameters vary by battery/configuration?
Capacity, voltage, cell count, dimensions and
charging parameters vary according to the
Tubular Gel battery configuration. Applicable
Exide product documentation governs the
configuration.
Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery Architecture
Gel Electrolyte, Valve Regulation & Motive-Power Architecture
Explore conceptual views of the battery cell,
pressure-management system and gel-based traction
power architecture.
EXIDE TUBULAR GEL
VRLA
PRESSURE VALVE
GEL
IMMOBILISED ELECTROLYTE
CELL
ENERGY STORAGE
VRLA
NO TOPPING
TRACTION
Tubular Gel Cell Architecture
Immobilised electrolyte within a valve-regulated traction battery structure
Conceptual illustration — Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery valve, gel-electrolyte and cell architecture
OXYGEN
×
VALVE
→
GAS
INTERNAL PRESSURE CONTROL
Valve Regulation
Pressure control restricts air ingress while permitting excess gas release
Conceptual illustration — Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery valve-regulated gas and pressure-management architecture
GELLED ELECTROLYTE
NO WATER TOPPING
BATTERY → MOTIVE POWER
Gel Traction Power System
Immobilised electrolyte supports traction power without routine water topping
Conceptual illustration — Exide Tubular Gel Traction Battery gel-electrolyte, no-water-topping and motive-power architecture
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