Saft D size Lithium Ion 3.7V 5400mAh

[koala]

Product homepage.
Here's the datasheet Saft VL34570

Brief specifications
Capacity - 5400mAh
DxH - 34.20mm(1.346in) x 59.43mm(2.340in)
Typical weight - 125g
Charge current - 1C
Max. Continuous Discharge current 11A
Built in safety vent & circuit breaker.

It's nothing special, looks like a standard Li-Ion, from a reputable France Lithium-Ion manufacturer.

 

[VidPro]

i have been using some VL34570 for years now, got them before they even put ANY protection on of any sort, and they have worked excellent.
they were listed as only 4.6ah back then, and were not consumer items at all, dues to the lack of even pressure releace annode disconnect protection (physical mechanical cell protection).
they wasted a lot of "space" in them too, having a resessed base, and resessed top.
its one of the "best" batteries i have used, and continue to use. its self discharge was practically nil (unprotected) and capacity has been very reliable.
they cost me $50 each with shipping, and have outlived many other li-ion cells.
and they were made in that country Usa , Wherever that is

they said they were going to make a 6A with full protection, and i have seen a "button top" one since, that looks like any old regular Dcell, i dont remember the model number, but somebody pointed to it a year ago.

oh and they are so lightweight, 4/5ths the weight of a ni-mhy.
Nimhy - 10amp x 1.2v = ~12W - 5.5oz
Li-ion - 4.6A x3.6v = ~16.5W - 4.5oz
the 5.4 - 5.4A x3.6v = ~19.5W - 4.5oz
so even with the lower amp one, they have less weight, and more total energy

 

[koala]

Sweet!

Now no one should complain there's lack of D sized Lithium Ion cells. My experience with Saft is mainly primary cells, I only realise that they make rechargeables today. Saft is a highly reputable company.

 

[jerry i h]

Thanx for the heads up.

Out of curiosity, I researched their website. It seems as if the D Li-ions are being made in North Carolina (I also saw a press release that Honda had used this batt in testing for their electric car; the press release was vague as to the results of the test).

Question: the picture is an extended rim on top and a metal tab, presumably for assembling battery packs; how do you adapt it for use in regular flashlights with a button top?

I also had assumed that their NiCd's were being manufactured in China under contract; WRONG: they are still being made in France. Next time I buy NiCd's (which is fairly often, since I am a big cheapskate) will spend the extra few $$$ and get the SAFT NiCd's from *attery*tation.

 

[Norm]

It's nothing special, looks like a standard Li-Ion, from a reputable France Lithium-Ion manufacturer.

Group Buy?
Norm

 

[FILIPPO]

Group Buy?

+1 ?

:devil:

 

[koala]

Italy is close to France right? :devil: