A HISTORY OF INNOVATION
With a 40-year history of technological innovation and engineering, OPTIMA® products offer unstoppable power for extreme enthusiasts and others who require THE ULTIMATE POWER SOURCE. In the 1970s, OPTIMA Batteries introduced the first maintenance-free lead acid batteries for commercial and military use and the first high‐performance AGM automotive batteries. OPTIMA innovation didn’t stop there.
OPTIMA revolutionized the industry with the introduction of its unique SPIRALCELL TECHNOLOGY® as well as developing its first digital battery charger and maintainer. In 2017.
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AGM (ABSORBENT GLASS MAT)
Sealed absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries like OPTIMA® Batteries do not spill, sulfate or degrade like flooded batteries do. AGM design holds the electrolyte in suspension while keeping it in constant contact with the active lead material on the plates. This results in higher efficiency when both discharging and recharging.
AGM design offers lower internal resistance and greater plate area, which provides superior starting power, the ability to recharge much faster and higher voltage characteristics during discharge.
KEY BENEFITS:
- Impressively high cranking characteristics in a small battery
- Higher charge acceptance during AGM battery charging
- Sealed maintenance-free design
- Virtually spill-proof
- Shock and vibration-resistant
- More power per pound as compared to standard batteries
- Long service life
SPIRALCELL TECHNOLOGY®
The heart of OPTIMA® SPIRALCELL TECHNOLOGY is a series of individual spiral-wound cells composed of two pure (99.99%) lead plates coated in a precise coating of lead oxide. This breakthrough in battery design delivers more power and consistently outperforms conventional flat-plate batteries.
OPTIMA SPIRALCELL FACTS:
- Each lead plate is manufactured as a continuously cast strip that maintains critical thickness tolerances
- The two plates get a proprietary separator (this key component is actually made of a micro-fiberglass blend that feels like fine cotton) that performs two critical functions: keeps the two plates from touching, and holds the electrolyte in a uniform suspension
- The unique manufacturing process of spiral winding continuous lead plates is far more precision-controlled and expensive than building traditional flat-plate AGM batteries. Custom automated cell-winding machines are required to maintain the close tolerances required to maintain quality and performance
- Each completed SPIRALCELL ends up looking somewhat like a precisely wound “jelly roll.” Critical tolerances, temperatures, humidity and automated processes are maintained and constantly monitored
- OPTIMA batteries' precision-molded cylindrical cases are manufactured to such tight tolerances that only virgin polypropylene can be used. This ensures perfect and uniform compression once the SPIRALCELL is inserted and also avoids any potential contaminants or impurities from pre-used plastic
- 12-volt OPTIMA batteries are made of six SPIRALCELL cells, each having a fully charged open circuit voltage of 2.2 volts for deep-cycle batteries and just over 2.1 volts for starting batteries OPTIMA has built more than 100 million individual spiral cells since the early 1990s. No one knows how to build the highest quality and best-performing spiral-wound batteries better than OPTIMA.
SLI STARTING BATTERY VS. DEEP-CYCLE BATTERY
Starting Lighting Ignition (SLI) batteries excel in high-start output where only light surface cycling takes place. The deep-cycle battery is designed for applications that require deep, repetitive amperage drain, like trolling motors, electric wheelchairs, RV house power and in-start applications where the system load exceeds the alternator output for short durations.
SLI batteries are typically used for short bursts of power, such as starting your engine or running light electrical loads. They also supply extra power when the vehicle’s electrical load exceeds the supply from the charging system (alternator) and act as a voltage stabilizer in the electrical system, evening out voltage spikes and preventing them from damaging other components in the electrical system.
High-performance car audio and emergency vehicle applications are examples of system load exceeding the alternator output. When the engine idles and the alternator output drops, the deep-cycle battery can continue to support the load with high current and then recharge fast when the engine speed and alternator output increase. Each time this happens, it is a cycle, and this can occur throughout the vehicle’s workday. Public safety vehicles, as well as commercial fleet delivery vehicles and vehicles with added aftermarket accessories find that the OPTIMA Deep-Cycle is the solution to overloaded systems. Boats requiring a deep-cycle marine battery can benefit from the use of the OPTIMA BLUETOP as a dual-purpose battery.
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Marine and Caravaning
High battery performance on the water demands the specific capabilities that OPTIMA batteries are engineered to deliver. Available as both a starter and a deep-cycle battery, the OPTIMA BLUETOP® is up to 15 times more resistant to vibration than conventional batteries. Its extremely low self-discharge rate makes it ideal for seasonal applications. It has heavy cycling capability, recharges faster than other batteries, is lightweight and fits into tight mounting spaces. And of course, it’s spill-proof and totally maintenance-free. Caravan vehicles can be tough on batteries. OPTIMA batteries are uniquely suited to meet the needs of these vehicles because they can power plenty of electronics with uninterrupted power throughout the discharge cycle, and can be repeatedly brought back from deep power drains to full charge. They provide up to three times the cycle life and require a shorter recharge time than conventional batteries. They’re totally spill-proof, vibration-resistant, capable of being mounted in almost any position and absolutely maintenance-free. And a low rate of self-discharge makes them ideal for seasonal use. -
Agriculture & Construction
In the Agriculture industry, taking days off on account of battery failure is not an option. OPTIMA batteries have a unique design making them spill-proof, vibration-resistant, and capable of being mounted in almost any position. They provide exceptional starting power and require a shorter recharge time to keep any kind of equipment working hard. Perfect for equipment that sits for long periods of time during the off-season, OPTIMA batteries have a low self-discharge rate. OPTIMA batteries provide the extreme reliability and toughness that farmers require all year round. Keeping construction equipment hard at work takes OPTIMA battery power. Withstanding the toughest construction jobs requires superior starting power, three times the cycle life of conventional batteries, and a spill-proof design that can be mounted in almost any position. Heavy-duty jobs need an OPTIMA battery that’s designed with pure lead SPIRALCELL TECHNOLOGY® and enables superior cranking ability, with a faster recharge, and unbeatable vibration resistance. It’s the reliable battery needed to get the job done. -
Logistic/Emergency vehicles
In an industry where time is of the utmost importance, battery failure can be a nightmare. OPTIMA batteries offer three times the cycle life and require a shorter recharge time than conventional batteries. Trust in the battery design with pure lead SPIRALCELL TECHNOLOGY that enables superior cranking ability and is maintenance-free, so the deliveries will be made, without any detours. With superior starting power plus extreme durability, it's no wonder so many fleet managers depend on OPTIMA to keep things moving. When it comes to saving lives, having batteries flat line in your vehicle is not an option. When vehicles have the reliability of an OPTIMA battery, they have superior starting power, faster recharge ability and three times the cycle life of conventional batteries. Capable of functioning at extreme temperatures and with a low state of charge, OPTIMA batteries are virtually spill proof, vibration-resistant, and capable of being mounted in almost any position. Emergency response teams have enough to worry about—trust in OPTIMA batteries to power on every time.
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Car Enthusiasts
If you’re an enthusiast of performance cars, tuning, Hi-Fi audio, in-car entertainment, or 4x4 performance, then you’re an enthusiast of power. And OPTIMA batteries deliver exactly what you need, with heavy cycling capability, more power in the start phase due to an extremely high cold-start current, greater temperature resistance, extremely low self-discharge rate and constant performance even when the state of charge is low. And they’re spill-proof and completely maintenance-free. -
Cleaning machines
In the cleaning industry, OPTIMA batteries are good for business. Rapid and intermittent recharging translates to long-lasting power and performance, which can help increase productivity by enhancing cleaning capacity. In fact, OPTIMA batteries deliver three times the cycle life of conventional batteries. And they’re spill-proof, absolutely maintenance-free and easy to handle. -
Generators
When it comes to convenience and performance, choosing the right battery to start a generator is critical. OPTIMA batteries are made with pure lead SPIRALCELL TECHNOLOGY that delivers the high cranking power required for starting large diesel engines within generators. With a higher energy density than conventional batteries, OPTIMA batteries require much less space than other batteries used to power generators. They are completely spill-proof and generate no corrosive gasses, for clean installation. OPTIMA batteries require no water replenishment—in fact, they are completely maintenance-free. For the best power with the least amount of hassle, an OPTIMA battery is the clear choice for powering a generator you can count on.