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Sodium Aircraft Batteries
If you thought Lithium was the answer to lead acid; think again, Sodium and LTO chemistries are better.
Learn why more and more pilots and builders have decided to switch to the newer, safer, more powerful LTO and Sodium Aircraft Batteries.
Aerolithium Sodium Battery Technology and Benefits​
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Cells - NaFePo4 / Li4Ti5O12
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Terminals - Brass, Copper
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Enclosures - IP66
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Warranty - 3 years
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Repairable - all are hand-crafted
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8AWG wire used
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Operating temps - minus 40 - 70 Celsius
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Active type inductive cell balancing
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Voltage - 14.4 and 28.8 systems
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Self discharge - < 2% per year
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Dry cell, no acid, mount any direction
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Flatter discharge curve than AGM
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4000+ discharge cycles, LTO 20,000
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Resting V; 14.0 or charge voltage
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Safe, non-volatile
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Environmentally friendly
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8 - 10 years usable life span, LTO 15-20
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Replaces lead at 1/3rd the weight
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Custom sizes
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Shockproof
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Direct drop-in replacement
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Lower Impedance value = less heat
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Compatible with all alternators
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Battery Basics
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AGM info
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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZJUkPhJaB-Q
Carbon Cub with Aerolithium battery -
Lancair 4 turbine start with Aerolithium
T62 Mosquito startup
Sodium batteries made to your specifications
Aerolithium and Aquilaestol.com
Mid west live sport expo
Sodium is better for starting turbine engines
Sodium presentation & brochure
SODIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERIES ! !
WHY SODIUM ?
read this: https://pubs.rsc.org/eb/article/2/1/11/1248929/Initial-characterization-and-cycling-of-two
1. predictable voltage curve 2. No BMS failure points 3. Simple, not complex like lithium 4. Wider temperature operating range, cold temp resilience. 5 .Ah capacity very similar to lithium. 6. Cranking power similar to lithium.
7. Reliability on par or > lead or lithium 8. No ' fault ' lite needed 9. Less expensive than lithium
10. Won't cut itself off from the electrical system 11. Cannot be overcharged or over discharged vs lithium
12. Slightly heavier than lithium to aid in weight and balance 13. Imitates lithium's charging voltage and lead acid's natural charging current limit so, easier on your alternator 14. Life span 8+ years
15. About 85% the cost of similar lithium 16. Sodium cylindrical type cells are more durable and abuse tolerant
Aerolithium Sodium/LTO Experimental Aircraft 14V Batteries -
Model: Na880 16ah Voltage 14.0 Weight 5.3 lb/2.4kg
Dims; 174x75x169 Terminals; M6 side terminal, self discharge; <1% mo.
Cranking A: 830/3 sec @ 25c cold CA; 450A > 8v @ zero F
max voltage; 15.6 / min V; 4.0 std. charge V; up to 14.6
max chg A: no limit charge cycles; same as LFP
Lifespan; ~8+ years *Ah capacities calculated at 14.4V
operating discharge and charge temps; -40 to 65 C Heat reflective powder coated AL 6061 case - $375 box $55
fitted AL Box carbon fiber polycarbonate
Front Loader case $379 case $375 center placed terminals
ABS case - side terminals $375
bracket $55
CRANKING GUARANTEE: If your new Sodium/LTO battery doesn't crank = or > a similar lead or lithium battery; 100% back on cost of battery.
MODEL:Na780 Ah: 13.5 weight: 3.8lb CCA-350 PCA-770 $279
180x75x170 std or 150x86x130 mini All light sport/250HP
MODEL:Na680 Ah; 11.5 weight; 3.5lb CCA-300 PCA-630 $239
Dims; 150x86x130
MODEL:Na580 Ah: 9.0 weight: 2.8lb CCA-250 PCA-500 $189
Dims: 148 x 85 x 105 or 180 x 77 x 100 or 150 x 86 x 130
MODEL: Na480 Ah: 7.5 weight: 2.2 lb CCA150 PCA 260
DIms: 150 x 86 x 100 smaller engines with elec start $159
MODEL: Na925 Ah: 10LTO / 22Na Wt: 6.1 / 6.5lb CCC/PCA-750/1500-500/950
Dims: 174 x 166 x 125 Aircraft; RV10's Terminals: M6 $239/$459
MODEL: NaHX-20-LTO Ah: 20 weight: 8.3lb CCC-600 PCA-1200
Dims: 165 x 125 x 175 Engines: Any Terminals: M6 $419
MODEL: ( RV10's ) -Na25GX-LTO Ah: 20 lbs: 8.3 CCC-600 PCA-1200
Dims:192 x 128 x 155 LifeSpan; 20 yrs Bluetooth option +$30 $419
MODEL: Na25XP Ah: 24 weight: 7.3lb CCC-650 PCA-1300 (RV10's)
Dims: 192 x 130 x 170 Lead acid replacement Term's: M6 $499
MODEL: Na35X Ah: 45 wt: 13 lb CCC- 600 PCA-1400
Dims: 245 x 130 x 173 Lead replacement Term's: M6 $600
MODEL:Na35XX-LTOh Ah 20* wt: 12.2 CCC- 600 PCA-1200
Dims 9x5.4x8 or custom 6.7x4.5x7 LVD and Btooth options $419
MODEL: NaBU/S - backup/start Ah: 5 wt: 1.8 lb pulse/cont. 100/40A
Dims:112 x 70 x 106 $125
for more info on LTO see https://www.global.toshiba/ww/products-solutions/battery/scib/product-next/product/cell.html
Sodium:https://custom.cvent.com/5B9EB96FC2FC4AC69710004DEF407285/files/event/18b2451129ad4de6b63a31dc926d2e69/6d22dca2cac743bb881bf6fc6e1d97c0.pdf
MODEL: NaTUG Electric Tug battery - various sizes / voltages $425
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28 volt Sodium/LTO aircraft batteries
MODEL: Na25-28 Ah: 12 weight: 7.2 lb IPP/IPR-860/500 @23c $700
IPP/IPR-450/300 1.5sec CCC cold cranking current @-18c Dims: 192 x 130 x 170
Model: Na28-16T Ah: 16 wt: 11 lb IPP/IPR - 1100/600 Turbine start $800
Dims: 195 x 166 x 170 / 7.7 x 6.5 x 6.7"
DYNON Backup SC-BAT-320 refurb ......................................... $150
Custom builds on request ...
Na380LTO 30ah 3 sec pulse- 4500A wt. 39lb Life cycles: 15 years $3000
Carbon-based lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, particularly LFP batteries, can provide slightly more energy density than Sodium, but repeated rapid charging (especially in cold temps) causes lithium deposition at the anode, raising the danger of safety-compromising short circuiting in the cell, particularly as the batteries start to degrade. However, the anode of LTO cells; lithium titanate, does not cause metal lithium deposition and can be used safely for a long time, even with repeated rapid charging.
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AeroSodium NA880-16 vs. EarthX ETX900 vs. Odyssey PC680 or ODS-AGM16L
Comparing Sodium vs Lithium vs Lead AGM or similar batteries
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Voltage: NA880: 14.0V | ETX900: 13.2V | PC680: 12V
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Weight: NA880: 5.3lbs | ETX900: 4.9lbs | PC680: 15.4lbs
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Ah (1 hour 1C rate): NA880: 17.0 | ETX900: 15.6 | PC680: 12.3
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Cranking Amps (PCA/CCA): NA880: 860/420 | ETX900: 840/400 | PC680: 520/170
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Dimensions (L x W x H): NA880: 6.8 x 2.9 x 6.7 | ETX900: 6.5 x 3 x 6.6 | PC680: 7 x 3 x 6.6
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Overcharge Protection: NA880: Not needed | ETX900: Yes needed | PC680: Not needed
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Over Discharge Protect: NA880: Not needed | ETX900: Yes needed | PC680: Not needed
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Battery fault indication: NA880: Not needed | ETX900: Yes needed | PC680: Not needed
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Short Circuit Protection: NA880: Not needed | ETX900: Yes needed | PC680: Not needed
Remote battery condition and fault indicator
Real time battery monitoring direct to your smartphone
with alert if detection of abnormal condition including temperature. Up to 35 days historical data storage to analyze battery condition. Lead or Lifepo4 Battery
24 volt $49 12 volt $29
Elec system fault indicator Tri color blinky LED
Attach from bus to ground, no more guessing / counting flashes... $25
​------ heat issues; use an exhaust wrap
......empty cases for fitment - $17
Exclusive... remote cutoff option , never come back to a dead battery again !
We also make batteries for electric tugs
RECELL SERVICES:
Aerolithium can take most any brand lithium battery case and recell the insides.
Totally removing any of the old manufactures material. Then, refurbished with new sodium cells with equal or > performance.
example: Dynon backup SV-BAT-320..$150
Cores accepted of any model for refurb
We now make Backup Emergency SODIUM starting batteries form fitted to your specifications.
As you know; jump starting a dead aircraft battery is unwise and dangerous.
https://avweb.com/ownership/the-dangers-of-jump-starting/
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/september/05/aircraft-maintenance-never-jump-start-a-dead-battery
If your away from home base at an unattended strip.. your in a desperate situation. Even a well traveled airport rarely has an FBO that carries the size battery you would need.. and if they did, it would cost you a fortune. That's why we have developed a Sodium ultra safe replacement emergency battery to be carried in the plane for emergency use. Jump starters are ok for autos but not airplanes.
Our Sodium backup starter battery can sit unused for 6 to 10 years and still be in good shape. Just top it off with with the included charger every 6 months for max SOC.
Think of it as an electrical parachute, rarely used, but there when you need it for peace of mind. 12 or 24V, most any size.
want to know more ?
https://nadionenergy.com/why-sodium-ion-batteries-perform-well-at-low-temperatures/ and
https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-sodium-ion-batterys-working-principles-3-In-terms-of-operating-temperature-range_fig1_375449450
All batteries are built to order. CALL 850 844 8987
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