Enhanced Battery Testing

New Equipment Expands Capabilities


Business Challenge

At some point, every retailer, manufacturer or importer of batteries is faced with questions regarding product quality and performance. Selecting a testing laboratory that can answer those concerns and meet your needs is key. One must consider key factors such as cost, turn-around time, and quality plus strike the right balance between them. It can also be challenging to get answers to such questions as: How do your batteries rate in comparison to those of your competitors? How do they differ? Is your “new and improved” battery truly improved? Or, perhaps you would like confirmation through third-party verification how your battery compares to others in the market?

Solution

How to best address your battery concerns?

Your choice of laboratory must be able to offer a full-range of battery testing and quality and performance criteria to meet your goals. It must also be capable of providing efficient service with good turn-around times. Bureau Veritas offers global battery testing in multiple locations in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Due to an increased demand for battery testing, the Bureau Veritas U.S. laboratory has recently purchased additional upgraded equipment and dynamic data acquisition software that will significantly increase test volume capacity and reduce turnaround time. The equipment has been tailored to address the industry trend of higher voltage batteries and increased usage of rechargeable batteries such as NiCd, NiMH, and Lithium configurations. This expanded capability will allow Bureau Veritas to meet all your battery needs.


What are the key benefits?

• Convenient full capability for all your battery testing needs
• Cost savings through competitive pricing and volume discounts
• Streamlined turn-around time with rush services available
• Upgraded with the latest testing equipment

OUR APPROACH

Bureau Veritas has a broad range of battery testing services available to meet your needs. These include, but are not limited to, service life testing to ANSI C18.1M, C18.2M, and C18.3M, continuous discharge testing as well as charge/discharge cycling, and custom parameters upon request. Our reports will provide you with an easy-to-read graphical representation of your battery’s performance and detailed data for further analysis.

 

We have the capability to test the following types of batteries:
• Primary batteries
• Rechargeable batteries up to 30 Volts
• Power tool batteries
• Hearing aid batteries
• Watch batteries
• Ride-on toy batteries
• Many other types 		 Common performance tests offered:
• Initial, end point, and terminal voltage
• Internal resistance
• Energy capacity testing
• Service life testing
• National brand comparisons

Why Choose Bureau Veritas?

Reputation
For over 30 years, Bureau Veritas has worked successfully with top manufacturers and retailers around the world to help them better manage risk and regulatory compliance.


Technical Knowledge and Leadership

Bureau Veritas is ISO 9001 certified. Our knowledgeable engineers and technicians will assist with your inquiries and provide comprehensive technical reports with graphical discharge profiles along with your testing.

 

Personalized Service
Our knowledgeable staff will work directly with you to determine the best testing approach for your battery products, regardless of your volume.

Upgraded Laboratory
Our capacity to handle an expanded amount of testing with quick turnaround time is a result of our new upgraded equipment and software.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I expect results?

Turn-around times are product specific. Please contact us so that one of our knowledgeable engineers can work with you in order to create a plan that meets your needs, timeframe, and budget. With our new equipment, rush service can be more easily accommodated.


What kind of discharge profiles do you offer?
Bureau Veritas offers various service life profiles in accordance ANSI C18.1M, C18.2M, and C18.3M. These include:

• Audio profile
• Flashlight profile
• Smoke detector profile
• Photo flash profile
• Remote control profile  		 • Toy profile
• Clock profile
• Toothbrush profile
• Continuous discharge
• Custom discharge parameters upon request
 

How do I know if my battery is comparable to the national brand?

Our comparison reports include side-by-side performance data along with a consolidated graphical discharge summary that will allow you to easily view the performance of your battery against the national brand.
Contact us
Bureau Veritas
Send an e-mail
Request for a quote
To get a better idea on how we can provide you with this service, fill in the quotation form. We will contact you.
Click here
Related Links
Electrical Overview