Anderson Power™ Provides Lithionics with
Connectors for Marine Trolling, RVs, and More

 

The Industrial Battery DIN Style Connector from Anderson Power delivers durability and
high charging performance for Lithionics’ advanced lithium-ion batteries.

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Lithionics engineers needed a high-quality, powerful, and UL-rated connector for their premium lithium-ion batteries.

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 Lithionics and Anderson Power collaborated to connect the battery management system to the battery modules using an Anderson Power Industrial Battery DIN Style Connector.

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Lithionics batteries with Anderson Power connectors are now used in a wide variety of electric applications, such as RVs and low propulsion systems.

 

 

The Challenge – How to Find a High-Quality Battery Connector

 

Lithionics, a premier U.S. manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries and battery management systems, needed a partner whose connectors matched their performance standards. Lithionics batteries power a wide variety of applications, including low speed electric vehicles, marine trolling systems, and amusement park rides. The company’s engineers required a premium battery connector that could adapt to many different uses, endure harsh outdoor conditions, deliver high amperage, and meet their commitment to safety.

Figure 1 DIN A320 Connectors from Anderson Power integrated into a Lithionics battery.

 

 

The Solution – The Industrial Battery DIN Style A320 from Anderson Power

The Industrial Battery DIN Style A Series 320 Connector from Anderson Power provided the versatile, high-performance solution that Lithionics sought. This connector is well-suited for a variety of industrial applications, including:

  • Material Handling
  • Battery Charging
  • Utility Vehicles
  • Motive Power
  • Sweepers
  • Scrubbers

 

Engineered with rugged, RoHS-compliant materials, the Industrial Battery DIN Style Connector is designed to ensure years of reliability in adverse environments. The DIN Style A Series Connectors are available in three unique sizes: 80, 160, and 320. Lithionics selected the 320 model for its ability to combine two high-amperage power contacts with signal contacts, as well as its UL certification for 600V AC/DC. Lithionics is committed to safety, and every piece of their system is UL-rated. In fact, Lithionics is the only power system approved under UL 1973 standards for motive applications.

 

Additional specifications of the DIN Style A320 Connectors include:

 

  • Advanced Polymer Housings: Exceptional resistance to impact, acid and temperature extremes, operating between -25 to 75°C.
  • Voltage Keying: Offer keys for dry-cell, wet-cell, and universal applications coded for 24/36/48/72/80 and 96V DC applications.
  • IP-Rated: IP23 rated for enhanced durability against environmental conditions.

 

Lithionics was also drawn to Anderson Power due to the company’s reputation for reliability and the fact that Anderson Power also manufactures their products within the US. During their long-standing partnership, Lithionics has met with Anderson Power company leadership, sales teams, customer service teams, technical support representatives, and the engineering department.

 

“Our discussions with Anderson Power are marked by excellent communication and collaboration, such as when our engineers received quick access to 3D CAD models of the connectors,” said Gillian Andresen, Marketing Associate at Lithionics. “We value this partnership and take pride in working with another US-based company to deliver a premium lithium-ion battery solution to our customers.”

 

 

 

The Final Products – Lithionics Integration and Powerful Electric Applications

 

The performance and reliability of the Anderson Power Industrial Battery DIN Style Connectors proved to be an ideal match for the high-quality Lithionics batteries. Encased in durable aluminum for superior fire resistance and crush protection, the iron-phosphate Lithionics batteries also feature internal shutdown technology that prevents flames or explosions in a thermal runaway event. Today, Lithionics batteries with DIN Style A320 connectors power a variety of high-tech electric and hybrid applications, including electric vehicles like RVs and work trucks, marine propulsion systems, and amusement park rides.

 

“We’ve established a truly open, two-way relationship with Lithionics that matches their leading-edge lithium battery with our advanced battery connectors,” said Martin Spiegel, the Eastern Region Sales Manager at Anderson Power. “This powerful combination allows Lithionics customers to enjoy faster charging and higher performance that’s built to last.”

 

The engineers at Lithionics are looking forward to the next evolution of Anderson Power connectors, including the launch of new sealed connectors that are currently in development. Together, the two companies will continue to shape the future of reliable, high-performance battery power solutions for a wide range of industries.