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POSITEC ADVERTORIAL

CAT® LEADS WITH GRAPHENE™ BATTERIES

CAT® leads the industry in technology, being the first brand to use Graphene™
batteries in their cordless power tools. This powerpack is claimed to be the most
advanced battery worldwide.

ffering no down time, it lasts four
times longer, has the shortest
Ocharging time of 18 minutes, no
run time or charging temperature rises. The
average Graphene™ charger cycle is 1200,
versus Li-Ion at 300 cycles.
There has been no innovative technology
breakthrough on batteries for the last
15 years until CAT® came on board with
its new Graphene™ units, ticking all the
boxes for the most innovative batteries
ever to be introduced, and answering
all the customers’ needs. First was nickel
cadmium (NiCAD) followed by lithium-
ion (Li-Ion), and now it’s Graphene™, first
introduced by CAT®. Positec, the owners
and manufacturers of CAT® Power Tools,
has partnered with a leading manufacturer
to bring this high performance and reliable
solution to the market.

Graphene™ versus lithium-ion
batteries
Graphene™ offers higher electrical become cordless, with no reduction in
conductivity than lithium-ion batteries, performance. The new batteries have a one
allowing for faster charging cells that year warranty. Graphene is featured on the
deliver extremely high currents. With high DX13 80N.m brushless hammer drill with
heat conductance, batteries run cooler and 5Ah Graphene™ battery and 20min 20amp
have an extended lifespan. super-fast charger.
Graphene™ is extracted from graphite, The traditional lithium-ion battery could
itself derived from carbon. This material soon be replaced in electric cars by a new
has been studied for its potential use in the generation made from Graphene™. The
composition of new batteries for several material will also allow the battery to be
years. The main advantage of Graphene™ recharged much more rapidly. The newly
is that it is faster to recharge than lithium- announced CAT® cordless power tools
ion, more resistant and less subject to wear. are said to feature brushless motors, with
In fact, its lifespan is longer and it therefore claims of ten times longer motor life, 25%
requires fewer battery changes. The average more power, and 50% more runtime. The
Graphene™ charger cycle is 1200, versus CAT® 18V cordless power tools line-up was
Li-Ion at 300 cycles. Finally, Graphene™- launched with a 2Ah Li-ion battery, 4Ah Li- abstracts from 2013, Graphene™ improves
based batteries are safer than lithium-ion ion battery, or 5Ah Graphene™ battery. the electron conductivity of lithium-
batteries, which in extreme cases have ion battery cathode materials. Higher
already ignited and even exploded. Features and specs conductivity means lower resistance, which
The battery design ensures high • Graphene™ polymer lithium battery means less heat.
performance, and specialised protection • On-board battery capacity indicator
provides increased security against • Instant charging to full in 18 minutes For all CAT® enquiries contact Greg de
vibration, impacts, water entrance and • High max discharge current Villiers at Positec SA
thermal runaway. Ecore IQ is the brain of the • Cool pack for continuous working Available from all Builders Warehouse and
CAT® 18v battery pack, protecting against • Guaranteed five times longer charging Makro stores.
maximum discharge current and maximum cycle life
charging current, all the while monitoring • Tough work in extreme low temperature Positec SSA:
the individual cells for voltage reporting Contact Greg de Villiers
(under and over), temperature and full pack Scientifically, Graphene™ is a single layer 087 073 6300 or
state of charge. of carbon arranged in a hexagonal lattice. marketing.za@positecgroup.com
State-of-the-art nylon, plastic and Graphene™ polymer is integrated into the http://www.catpowertools.com
aluminum material encapsulates every cathode of battery cells to obtain enhanced Leading Brands WORX, CAT®, KRESS
cell to draw heat away, allowing cells to performance of the battery. Graphene™
stay cooler and increasing efficiency and low resistance keeps cells cooler under Positec marketing email
runtime. Graphene™ battery technology heavy load. There is some Graphene™ marketing.za@positecgroup.com
provides significantly more power, less used in the cathode (-) end of the battery
down time and the jobsite can now cells. According to some scientific paper Trade inquiries welcome. n

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