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Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

Ramesh Natarajan

81 episodes

1 week ago

“Bolt it, or burn it?” That’s the question I explored in my latest podcast episode. Both bolt-on and weld-on cell traction batteries have their pros and cons — but the real difference shows up in: How they’re serviced,How they’re maintained, andHow long they last.Most people think bolt-on cells are “better and convenient,” but do they realize the equalization step can make or break the battery’s life? Listen in as I explain why ease of service doesn’t always mean better performance. SHARE YOU...

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“Bolt it, or burn it?” That’s the question I explored in my latest podcast episode. Both bolt-on and weld-on cell traction batteries have their pros and cons — but the real difference shows up in: How they’re serviced,How they’re maintained, andHow long they last.Most people think bolt-on cells are “better and convenient,” but do they realize the equalization step can make or break the battery’s life? Listen in as I explain why ease of service doesn’t always mean better performance. SHARE YOU...

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Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

81. Stop Losing Power: The Connection Mistake Most Forklift Users Make

“Bolt it, or burn it?” That’s the question I explored in my latest podcast episode. Both bolt-on and weld-on cell traction batteries have their pros and cons — but the real difference shows up in: How they’re serviced,How they’re maintained, andHow long they last.Most people think bolt-on cells are “better and convenient,” but do they realize the equalization step can make or break the battery’s life? Listen in as I explain why ease of service doesn’t always mean better performance. SHARE YOU...

1 week ago

7 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

80. 11 Guidelines for Success in the Battery Industry

🔋 What does it *really* take to succeed in battery manufacturing? It’s not just about chemistry and machinery. In my latest podcast episode, I discuss 11 powerful (and often overlooked) guidelines that separate thriving battery businesses from the ones that quietly disappear. This isn’t your typical technical talk — it’s about the real challenges, the silent killers of profitability, and the strategic decisions that matter most. Whether you're a manufacturer, entrepreneur, or industry enthusi...

1 month ago

17 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

79. Bubbles on pasted plates – Why? A case study.

Bubbles on Pasted Plates… but why? Everything looked normal. •Same paste formula. •Same raw materials. •Same paste chemical additives •Same machine settings. But over 50% of the plates were getting rejected. Right after pasting. Before even reaching the drying oven. The QC team tried everything—tweaking the mix, rechecking materials, and recalibrating equipment. Still, the problem persisted. 👉 Then came a phone call. And a video. 🔍 What followed was a surprising discovery 🎧 In thi...

5 months ago

5 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

78. Deep Discharge Of Lead-Acid Batteries Explained

Battery manufacturers specify the end-of-discharge voltage based on battery design and application. Any discharge below the end of the discharge voltage is termed a deep discharge. Deep discharges, especially when more frequent, lead to battery capacity loss and degradation of the active material. Batteries subjected to deep discharges fail prematurely. In the case of lead-acid batteries, deep discharges damage both the positive and negative electrodes. Sporadic and infrequent low volt...

5 months ago

7 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

77. Are EVs Fitted With Lithium-Ion Batteries The Future Of Passenger Transportation?

Electric vehicles, or EVs as they are more popularly known, are a sunrise sector with a lot of government encouragement so that car buyers shift to EVs from Internal Combustion Engine vehicles. Internal Combustion Engine vehicles are referred to as ICE vehicles. EV buyers are lured by the fuel cost savings that will accrue to them when they buy an EV. However, any fuel cost savings accrued to an EV owner have to cover the higher cost of EVs compared to ICE vehicles, insurance premi...

5 months ago

31 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

76. Lithium-Ion Battery Room Design Recommendations

Did you know that Lithium-Ion batteries are not similar to lead-acid batteries in terms of safety and handling procedures? The popularity of lithium-ion batteries has resulted in the spawning of many dealers, traders, and assemblers of cells and modules. This is a good development, but many entrepreneurs are unaware of the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. Hence, I considered doing this podcast episode focusing on the facilities to be incorporated in the battery rooms, keepin...

5 months ago

9 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

75. Sulfation In Lead Acid Batteries - Explained

Sulfation is a necessary part of the operation of lead acid batteries and is a phenomenon which is less understood. The various types of sulphation and the problems due to sulphation when a battery is misused have been clarified. The characteristic signs of sulphation have also been explained. You are welcome to write to me with your comments and suggestions. The contact details are on the website, www.RameshNatarajan.in SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Visit, www.RameshNatarajan.in to stay connected Jo...

5 months ago

9 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

74. Possible Cause of Self-Discharge of Automotive Batteries

A battery manufacturer who manufactures automobile batteries faced a problem with their self-discharge. This issue started to arise after he began exporting his batteries. This is another Case Study. Join me as I walk you through the various steps before I zero in on the problem caused by an unexpected reason. This thrilling episode will make you assess your process. Another unmissable episode for all lead-acid battery manufacturers. To hear this enchanting case study, please tune in to...

6 months ago

8 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

73. Will Lithium-Ion Batteries Replace Lead Acid Batteries?

I agree with many people within the battery industry and with battery users worldwide that Lithium Battery technology will usher in a change in the availability of battery technology. A lot of people hold the view that Lithium batteries will replace lead-acid battery Technology. Is it a far-fetched view or an impossible dream?Is it an unrealistic and non-achievable vision?To hear my views on this topic, please tune in to this episode of my podcast.SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Visit, www.RameshN...

6 months ago

14 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

72. Necessity Of Using Dry Charged Plates To Make Good SMF Batteries

The manufacture of SMF batteries is not as easy as that of flooded electrolyte vented type batteries. One main reason for this is that an SMF battery has limited electrolyte, and the specific gravity of this electrolyte cannot be measured. Is there a way to ensure the required consistent specific gravity in all the cells while maintaining a constant volume of sulphuric acid? How can a good SMF battery be manufactured? To learn how to make long-life, high-performance SMF batteries, pleas...

6 months ago

10 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

71. How a Shortage of Antimony is Affecting the Lead Acid Battery Manufacturers

A shortage of Antimony metal is causing significant disruptions in the battery world, and the impact goes beyond battery manufacturers. So, what’s happening? The price of lead itself hasn’t skyrocketed, but the real trouble lies in the shortage of antimony, a key ingredient in the alloy used to make lead-acid batteries. And when something critical goes missing from the supply chain, chaos follows! Now let us understand why there is a shortage of Antimony. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Vi...

7 months ago

7 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

70. A Calculator to Calculate Void Volume Before Manufacturing Positive Tubular Plates

Are you manufacturing tubular plate batteries? Are you adding more active material but still getting lower capacity? Are you facing issues with tubular bag bursting? Are your batteries heavier than branded ones but failing during the warranty period? Click on the link below to access the calculator: https://battech.rameshnatarajan.in/calculator SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Visit, www.RameshNatarajan.in to stay connected Join my network on LinkedIn to engage on social media Vie...

9 months ago

4 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

69. ट्यूबलर प्लेटों को सही ढंग से भरने के लिए एक कैलकुलेटर

क्या आप ट्यूबलर प्लेट बैटरी बना रहे हैं? क्या आप अधिक सक्रिय सामग्री भर रहे हैं और फिर भी कम क्षमता प्राप्त कर रहे हैं? क्या आपको ट्यूबलर बैग फटने की समस्या का सामना करना पड़ता है? क्या आपकी बैटरियां ब्रांडेड बैटरियों से भारी हैं लेकिन वारंटी अवधि के दौरान खराब हो रही हैं? कैलकुलेटर तक पहुंचने के लिए कृपया निम्नलिखित लिंक पर क्लिक करें: https://battech.rameshnatarajan.in/calculator SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Visit, www.RameshNatarajan.in to stay connected Join my network on Link...

9 months ago

4 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

68. Mix or Match? The Science of Lignosulphonates in Battery Manufacturing

Have you ever wondered which of Vanisperse A, Vanisperse HT 1, or Vanisperse DCA is more suitable for the lead-acid batteries that you manufacture? Do you know which of these lignosulphonates is better suited for batteries that gas vigorously and which is better for those that are overcharged and remain at high temperatures? Are you mixing two types of lignosulphonates—Vanisperse A and Vanisperse HT1—and is it acceptable to do so? Is Borregard’s product meant for CCA only, or is it also meant...

9 months ago

36 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

67. Modifying the Alloy to Improve its Corrosion Resistance and Cycle Life

Are you using Lead Calcium Tin Aluminum alloys?Are you facing issues during casting due to grid softening?Are you getting fewer cycles when you use this alloy?Are your batteries failing during the warranty period due to alloy?Mr. Ali Alagheband discusses modifying the alloy to improve its corrosion resistance and cycle life. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Visit, www.RameshNatarajan.in to stay connected Join my network on LinkedIn to engage on social media View my videos on my Youtube Channel to get f...

9 months ago

36 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

66. A CASE STUDY - Cracking the Case of the Shrinking Gauntlets: A Battery Industry Puzzle

I received a call from a tubular bag manufacturer who shared that he received complaints about the tubular bags shrinking after pickling. He had even received photographs from the battery manufacturer, which clearly showed the tubular bag had dislocated from some of the spines at one end of the plate. He was confident his tubular bags were perfect and wanted me to talk to the battery manufacturer about the correct pickling procedures. After seeing the photographs, I guessed the...

9 months ago

6 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

65. Launch of Mobile App for BaTTech

In this episode, we unveil the BaTTech Mobile App, a groundbreaking tool designed to empower battery manufacturers. With its intuitive calculator series, the app simplifies complex calculations, enhances operational efficiency, and drives sustainable innovation. Join us as we explore the app’s features, its impact on the industry, and how it’s set to transform battery manufacturing worldwide. SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Visit, www.RameshNatarajan.in to stay connected Join my network on LinkedIn to e...

10 months ago

16 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

64. एक केस स्टडी - सिकुड़ते गौंटलेट्स के मामले को सुलझाना: एक बैटरी उद्योग पहेली

👉 पिकलिंगकेलिएरखीगईपॉजिटिव ट्यूबलर प्लेटों के गौंटलेट/ट्यूबलर बैग सिकुड़ क्यों रहे थे? 👉 ट्यूबलर बैग का सिकुड़न एक समान क्यों नहीं था? 👉 इस समस्या से निकलने के लिए प्रक्रिया में क्या बदलाव आवश्यक था? 👉 ट्यूबलर बैग निर्माता का कौन सा प्रश्न अप्रत्याशित था और मैं उसका उत्तर नहीं दे सका? SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Visit, www.RameshNatarajan.in to stay connected Join my network on LinkedIn to engage on social media View my videos on my Youtube Channel to get further insights of Lead Acid Batteries

10 months ago

7 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

63. Dipping Of Filled Tubular Positive Plates In Ammonium Sulphate – A Substitute To Pickling?

👉 Are Ammonium Sulphate dipped plates similar to Sulphuric Acid pickled plates? 👉 Can the Ammonium Sulphate dipping procedure be accepted as an alternative to the Sulphuric Acid pickling procedure? 👉 Is it acceptable to process the Ammonium Sulphate dipped plates like Sulphuric Acid pickled plates? 👉 Are subsequent processes different for Ammonium Sulphate dipped plates and Sulphuric Acid pickled plates? SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Visit, www.RameshNatarajan.in to stay conn...

11 months ago

5 minutes

Batteries Demystified by Ramesh Natarajan

62. एक केस स्टडी - कैसे एक निर्माता 20% वारंटी दावों से बाहर हो गया।

👉 यह एक ट्विस्ट के साथ केस स्टडी है। ✅ आज का एपिसोड इस बात पर है कि क्या नहीं करना है! ➡️ आम तौर पर, एपिसोड जानकारीपूर्ण, ज्ञान-साक्षात्कार या सलाहकार प्रकार के होते हैं। मेरा मतलब यह है कि वे इस बात पर ध्यान केंद्रित करना चाहते हैं। ➡️ मैं आपको एक कहानी बताता हूँ। मेरा मतलब है कि यह एक सच्ची घटना है जिसने मुझे हैरान कर दिया। मुझे एक समस्या का समाधान करना था और समाधान मुझे नहीं मिल रहा था। अंत तक सुनें और आप घटनाओं के मोड़ से आश्चर्यचकित होंगे। ➡️ मुझे एक बैटरी निर्माता का फोन आया जिसने...

11 months ago

8 minutes