How to maintain a lithium battery in mobile machinery
Do you often experience unexpected breakdowns or notice your lithium battery’s performance slowly declining? While lithium batteries offer many advantages, they also require specific maintenance and proper alignment with your application. In this article, you’ll discover how the right maintenance—combined with expert advice from VARIODRIVE—can extend your battery’s lifespan and help prevent failures.
Key maintenance tips for maximum performance
Roel, Application Engineer
“Many issues with lithium batteries arise from improper use or storage. Once you know what to look out for, it’s quite easy to prevent wear and failure,” says Roel, application engineer at VARIODRIVE.
One key factor is how the battery is stored during extended downtime. A common mistake is to store the battery fully charged, which can lead to unnecessary degradation. Roel recommends storing lithium batteries at around 40–50% charge level during long periods of inactivity.
Additionally, it’s important to perform a full charge cycle regularly—about once a week to 100%—to ensure the battery electronics remain in optimal condition. Keeping the battery connections clean is also essential, as dust and dirt can reduce performance. Regular inspection and cleaning of the connectors help avoid these issues.
Preventing wear and failures in practice
In addition to proper maintenance, it’s important to match the battery to the specific demands of your application. Many problems arise when a battery isn’t correctly selected for the machine’s energy use and peak loads. Roel explains:
“You really need to choose a battery based on how you use it. One battery might be designed to discharge energy slowly over a long time, like in a remote control, while another is made for short, powerful bursts of energy—like in a machine that regularly faces heavy peak loads. If you don’t account for that, you’ll quickly run into performance issues and premature wear.”
Routine inspections can help detect early signs of battery wear. For example, if the battery drains faster than usual, it may indicate aging. Early intervention can prevent more serious problems.
For machines with frequent peak loads, a hybrid solution that includes a small combustion engine can be a smart choice. This reduces stress on the battery, prolongs its lifespan, and optimizes energy usage.
By understanding how to properly use and maintain lithium batteries, you can truly benefit from their full potential. But why choose lithium batteries from VARIODRIVE in particular?
Lithium battery mobile machinery
VARIODRIVE: custom solutions and expertise for your lithium battery
VARIODRIVE’s lithium batteries stand out because they are tailored to your exact application and specific requirements. Thanks to extensive expertise and personal advice, VARIODRIVE ensures that your battery system perfectly matches your mobile machinery.
Beyond delivering high-quality products, VARIODRIVE also provides practical support and clear maintenance instructions. This helps you get the most out of your battery and significantly extends the lifespan of your equipment. Through a unique combination of customization, technical know-how and reliable service, VARIODRIVE is the ideal partner for companies aiming to use their mobile machinery efficiently, sustainably and safely.
Want to make sure your lithium battery performs optimally and lasts as long as possible? The experts at VARIODRIVE are happy to help you with personalized advice on battery selection and maintenance. Get in touch via sales@variodrive.nl or call +31 (0)186 636 280.
