Counteract battery sulfation with high-frequency Pulse Wave charging

Proven high-frequency pulse wave technology exists and works independently of the vehicle charging circuits. They are small and easy to install on a battery or battery bank. Once purchased, they are re-useable on one battery or battery bank after another as batteries are replaced. Pulse wave technology is also available in some chargers.

These devices promote a high-frequency pulse across a battery’s plates, keeping the plates clean of Sulfation and helping sustain battery capacity and dynamic charge acceptance (DCA). Utilizing pulse wave technology and proper charge maintenance practices is a proven cost-reduction strategy. Charging with pulse wave technology has been proven to help discharged batteries recover, allowing some batteries to be put back into service that might otherwise have been discarded.

High-Frequency Pulse Wave Conditioning used by Mack Trucks:

MONTRÉAL (April 11, 2019). To maximize uptime and significantly extend the electrical charging system components' life, Mack Trucks announced that it is making a battery refresher standard on all Mack® models. The battery refresher helps reduce and reverse the effects of Sulfation, giving lead-acid batteries longer life and superior performance.

Mack announced ExpoCam 2019 April 11-13 in Montréal: “Sulfation is one of the top causes of lead-acid battery failure,” said Roy Horton, Mack Trucks director of product strategy. “With the addition of the refresher, we can increase the life of a battery by up to two times and help prevent unplanned no-starts.”

Sulfation occurs when sulphate crystals, a by-product of normal battery operation, build up on the battery’s lead plates. As more sulphate crystals build up, the battery loses its ability to accept energy and reach a full charge, shortening its life. The refresher emits high-frequency pulses of energy to remove the sulphate crystals and allow the batteries to accept a full charge once again, resulting in significantly improved life and performance. In addition, fully charged batteries reduce the wear and tear experienced by other electrical systems components, such as the alternator and starter, helping extend their service life.