NCFP Batteries

Nickel Cadmium Fibre electrode batteries may be seen as 3rd generation (1980’s) technology. Pocket plate is 1st generation (1919's) and Sintered Plate is 2nd generation (1950’s). The Fibre Electrode Technology has been provided by DAUG, Germany (research venture of Mercedes Benz & Volkswagen).
The Nickel Fibre matrix used for the fibre plate allows 90% of the electrode volume for holding the active material. The open three dimensional fibre structure also provides good conductivity to ensure excellent electrical performance.
Nickel Cadmium Fibre plate technology uses active material free from graphite and iron. Elimination of these elements ensures that the electrolyte does not get carbonated and reduces water consumption.
The elastic nature of NCFP electrode enables it to absorb greater shock and vibration stresses. This includes volume changes during charge and discharge cycles, hence the battery can give more number of cycles compared to other battery technologies. The NCFP technology is considerably lighter in weight and hence has high energy density.