production process of exide

INDUSTRIAL VISIT

ABOUT THE COMPANY

For more than six decades, Exide has been one of India's most reliable brands, enjoying unrivalled reputation and recall. Their constant emphasis on innovation, extensive geographic footprint, strong relationship with clients and steady technology upgradations with global business partners have made them a distinct frontrunner in the lead-acid storage batteries space for both automotive and industrial applications.

Exide has subsidiaries in the UK, Singapore and Sri Lanka and its exports span 45 countries across six continents in a growing list of overseas customers.

VISION & MISSION

VISION

To become a Global Power House respected by customers and preferred by investors, known for innovative products and solutions.

MISSION

To outperform at market exceeding expectations of customers and shareholders through the accelerated evolution of people, processes and technologies in its journey towards excellence.

PRODUCTS

AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES

INDUSTRIAL BATTERIES

SOLAR BATTERIES

INVERTER BATTERIES

GENSET BATTERIES

HOME UPS SYSTEMS

Making of a Car Battery

STEP 1: Grid Creation

Molten lead + additives are poured into an empty cavity (mold) that is shaped like the grid. The lead cools down and solidifies to form the grid.

STEP 2: Oxide Pasting

The paste is usually made up of powdered Red Lead or Litharge, or a mixture of the two. Diluted sulphuric acid and other additives are put in to it to create the paste.

STEP 3: Enveloping

The pasted plates are now ready to be stacked in an alternating manner (positive, negative, positive, negative) to start to form the structure of the cell. However, each plate is covered with an envelope or separator, rather than being left bare.

STEP 4: Boxing

The tubs which hold the cells are made out of a tough plastic compound. Each tub has 6 individual compartments for each 2V cell group. The cells are placed in these tubs manually.

STEP 5: Lid Sealing

The plastic lid is manually placed on top of the tub, before a machine automatically heat-seals the whole shell together.

STEP 6: Filling

The batteries are then transported to another section of the factory where they are filled with acid

STEP 7: Charging

The batteries are charged from 14-40 hours in charging tanks. To keep temperatures in check, the machines are filled with water, and the sensors ensure that power is cut off when the units become too hot.

STEP 8: Packing & Dispatch

A final check for leaks and short circuits is conducted, All batteries are stored in batches and dispatched using the FIFO method, to ensure the stock is always fresh.

What we learn from the VISIT

Actual working of any Industry

Team work

Time management

Floor management

Safety norms

Marketing strategies of EXIDE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

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