Ahlstrom FortiCell®
Ahlstrom FortiCell® is a new fiber based solution, specifically designed for Lead Acid Batteries.
Portfolio includes solutions for Separator Reinforcement Mat, Pasting Materials and AGM Media.
Separator Reinforcement Mat: Market requirements are high dimensional stability, controlled fibrous structure for a low resistivity, fast acid absorption and wicking for rapid battery fill. Plus low ionic contamination.
Benefits are:
- Industry low acid weight loss, resulting in less organic contaminations
- Improved stability of the separator – attributable to excellent dimensional stability of the media
- Superior battery efficiency – on account of excellent fiber dispersion
- Superior manufacturing efficiency – due to excellent mechanical properties
Separator Reinforcement Mat sell sheet
Pasting Materials: The pasting material is laminated onto the electrodes and the functions of the pasting material are:
• To prevent lead dust in the workshop
• To prevent shedding of the electrode
Benefits are:
- Protection of electrode from dusting – owing to excellent adhesion of the media
- Rapid cellulose dissolution – due to pure cellulose pasting media
- Minimum ionic resistivity – attributable to open glass media
- Superior manufacturing efficiency – on account of excellent wicking properties
AGM Media: The Absorbed Glass Mat is a separator made of microglass. The functions of the separator are to allow hydrogen ions to go from the anode to the cathode with the minimum resistance. Also to “store” hydrogen ions when the battery is not in use to allow a rapid restart and to prevent anode and cathode to be in contact.
Benefits are:
- Excellent product uniformity – for homogeneous ions transfer
- Excellent fiber selection and dispersion – state-of-the-art for even specific surface
area (BET) - Enhanced Battery Cycle Life – delivered through good dry compression recovery,
producing less vibrations as well as reducing electrode decay - Superior manufacturing efficiency – due to excellent wicking properties
- Maximised performance – due to minimum ionic contamination
We offer custom made specialized fiber-based solutions and our materials have unique properties, delivering enhanced benefits for the performance of batteries.
For more information, please contact us: forticell@ahlstrom.com