Alcad and Saft Nickel Cadmium Batteries
Alcad Cells Alcad Vantage Cells Saft Cells

We are a service agent for ALCAD and SAFT and also stockists of their cells and spares.
Alcad Nickel Cadmium Cells

Low Performance Cells (L - range)
Low performance cells are generally used in applications where the battery is required to provide a reliable source of energy over a long discharge period. Normally, the currents are small in comparison to the total stored energy and the discharges are generally infrequent. Typical uses are power backup and bulk energy storage. Alcad's L-Range of cells are available in capacities ranging from 10Ah to 355Ah in the single cells, and from 387Ah to 1540Ah in block cells. Cell capacities are at the 5 hour rate.
Alcad Low Performance Plastic Cells.


Medium Performance Cells (M - range)
Medium performance cells are generally used in applications where the battery is required to sustain electrical load for 30 minutes to 3 hours, or for mixed loads, which require a mixture of high and low discharge rates. The applications can have frequent or infrequent discharges. These cells are usually used in backup applications. Alcad's M-Range of cells are available in capacities ranging from 9Ah to 335Ah in single cells, and from 369Ah to 1390Ah in block cells. Cell capacities are at the 5 hour rate.
Alcad Medium Performance Plastic Cells.


High Performance Cells (H - range)
High performance cells are generally used in applications where there is a demand for a relatively high current over short periods, usually less than 30 minutes. The applications can have frequent or infrequent discharges. These cells are typically used in starting and power backup applications. Alcad's H-Range fo cells are available in capacities ranging from 9Ah to 210Ah in single cells, and from 230Ah to 920Ah in the block cells. Cell capacities are at the 5 hour rate.
Alcad High Performance Plastic Cells.


Ultra-Low Maintenance (VN - range)
For more information on the Alcad Vantage range of cells click here.


Low Maintenance High Performance (XHP - range)
Alcad manufacture a range of low maintenance, very high performance nickel cadmium cells. These are typically used in UPS systems and engine starting, where regular maintenance is not possible. They are also very resiliant to both environmental and electrical abuse. The cells can be installed in temperatures ranging from -20oC to +60oC. Due to their construction, they can tolerate high ripple currents, high overcharge currents and voltage reversal, and remain completely unaffected by deep or complete discharge.

To see individual cell data for the Alcad XHP Range of plastic cells click here.



We can supply a full range of spares and accessories for the cells listed above. For more information click here.


Saft Nickel Cadmium Cells

Saft, like Alcad, manufacture a broad range of cell types. Therefore, you can select exactly the right type of cell for your application.
Below is a selection of the cell types that Saft produce, these are suited to railway applications.


Saft Medium Performance Cells (SRM - range)
The SRM range of cells are used on rail transport systems as a reliable backup for on-board lighting, air conditioning, computing systems and door control. They are available in a wide range of containers: -

  • SRM in steel containers assembled in plywood crates
  • SRM in plastic containers assembled in steel crates
  • SRM-P in standard polypropoylene containers
  • SRM-FR in polyamide flame retardant containers (classified V0 to meet the UL94 standard). The halogen-free plastic offers excellent smoke/fire characteristics.

    • For information on the SRM range of cells click here.
    For cell data on the SRM-P range of cells click here.
    For information on cells supplied in other containers, please email sales@cecns.demon.co.uk


    Saft High Performance Cells (SRX - Range)
    The SRX range of cells are used primarily for engine starting and emergency braking power in railway applications, although they are also suited to marine applications of the same nature. The SRX range is also particularly suited to low temperature applications, with the same reliability in temperatures from -50oC to +70oC. In a typical application (Charged at 1.45V/Cell at +20oC) the only maintenance required is a topping up every two years. As with the SRM range, the SRX cells are available in various container types.
    For information on the SRX range of cells please click here.
    For cell data on the SRX-P range of cells please click here.



    Battery Stands

    We can manufacture wooden stands and we can supply metal stands for banks of batteries.
    The wooden stands are made to customer specifications. The length, height and depth are determined by the size and amount of cells, although there are usually several alternatives available. The wood used is 18mm 13 ply Latvian Birch wood, which is painted with a wood preserver and a special alkaline resistant paint. If you require a quote for a stand please send an E-Mail to sales@cecns.demon.co.uk with details of the battery and location (i.e. restrictions on any dimensions etc.).