Banner Buffalo Bull is ‘born for CVs’
As is the case within the automotive sector, demands made upon modern truck batteries have continued to evolve, says Banner Batteries.
In line with such progression has been the evolution of the Banner Buffalo product range that serves to meet the starter and on-board power supply of commercial vehicles.
Designed to perform with maximum operational reliability even under the toughest and most extreme conditions, the Buffalo Bull range incorporates features such as increased vibration resistance, particularly where rear installation is concerned, optimised current dissipation and the product’s inbuilt safety concept.
These apply not only to long distance trucks, says Banner, but also buses and other modern distribution vehicles.
Andreas Bawart, Banner’s commercial CEO, said: “In addition to specific technical performance features, the Buffalo Bull range is equipped and capable of dealing with a growing number of CV comfort or onboard hotel functions, coupled with optimised cold-start performance.”
Accommodating different power requirements
The Buffalo Bull series offers a wide range of battery types for a diverse range of applications. The Buffalo Bull AGM battery, which was specially developed for long-distance trucks and coaches with the highest energy requirements, is said to offer a robust design, three times the cyclical stability of conventional batteries and outstanding vibration resistance, even in the case of integral rear installation.
When employed as a starter battery, Banner’s top product delivers maximum power for both starting and supplying on-board equipment, says the company. As a result, sufficient energy is constantly available even when the systems such air conditioning, auxiliary heating, refrigerators and entertainment systems are extensively used. Furthermore, the Buffalo Bull AGM battery can also be utilised purely as a service battery for on-board power supply in highly electrified, premium class commercial vehicles.
“Maintenance-free, the Buffalo Bull EFB battery is designed to offer outstanding cyclical stability, and its robust design featuring secure pack fixation and optimised active mass formulation make it the ideal solution for long-distance trucks and coaches with high energy requirements,” said Banner.
“Buffalo Bull SHD/SHD Pro batteries have been developed for modern distribution trucks and buses by providing additional cyclical and vibration resistance. Calcium technology and central degassing guarantee minimal water consumption, while maximum safety is provided by innovative features such as short-circuit protection and ESD plugs.
“The Buffalo Bull high-current battery represents an optimised solution for vehicles that require increased cold-start current, for example during hydraulic unit operations.
“A combination of high vibration resistance, calcium technology and innovative safety components means that the battery impresses even under extreme load conditions. Accordingly, the Buffalo Bull high current serves as a supplementary variant for niche applications in agricultural machinery or special commercial vehicles.”
Tips for long service life
Whether used for frequent short journeys during distribution transport, stop-and-go operation, or the intensive use of additional electrical consumers in long-distance vehicles, regular battery checks and periodic external equalisation charging are recommended, the firm says.
“Moreover, other important measures include the examination of the electrolyte level before charging. If topping up is required, demineralised or distilled water should be used, although in the case of AGM batteries this is unnecessary.
“It is also advisable to charge the battery actively using a suitable device such as a Banner Accucharger Pro 25A. This prevents sulphation and maintains the battery capacity even during longer downtime periods.
“Furthermore, modern displays provide information about charge and power consumption levels in order that countermeasures can be taken at an early stage prior to critical values being reached.”
The Buffalo Bull range not only offers maximum safety and reliability for existing vehicle technologies, says Banner – they also function in temperatures range below 0° Celsius without a heating function or the use of monitoring electronics. The dual use of AGM technology as either a starter battery or as a service battery for the on-board power supply also enables commercial vehicle manufacturers to provide economic and resource-saving energy solutions in hybrid and e-trucks. Furthermore, the firm adds, their extended service life and maintenance-free operation helps to reduce operating expenses, whilst supporting sustainable and economical fleet management.
Andreas Bawart concluded: “With our extensive range of Buffalo Bull batteries, we can meet the highest demands in the commercial vehicle sector, both today and tomorrow. This is because owing to the adaptation of AGM technology to commercial vehicle batteries, Banner is also able to offer solutions for future energy storage requirements in both hybrid and e-trucks.”
