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SkelStart Ultracapacitor Engine Start Module

Ultracapacitor-based engine start module (12 V / 2133 CCA or 24 V / 1206 CCA) for reliable starting of large diesel engines and gensets from -40 to +65 °C, protecting and extending battery life.

Description

SkelStart is an ultracapacitor-based engine start module from Skeleton Technologies, built on its SkelCap supercapacitors. It delivers a very high burst of power to crank large diesel engines reliably in all weather conditions, takes the starting load off the batteries to extend their lifetime, and can start the engine even when the batteries are dead.

Key features

  • Reliable starting of large diesel engines, including when batteries are discharged
  • Wide operating temperature range: -40 °C to +65 °C (batteries: -10 °C)
  • Vibration and shock resistant
  • Smaller and lighter than lead-acid batteries, with longer lifespan
  • Fully charged in 19 minutes from empty

Technical data

  • Versions: 12 V / 2133 CCA or 24 V / 1206 CCA
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 328 x 171 x 241 mm
  • Weight: 8.5 kg

Applications

Engine and genset starting for diesel engines in harsh environments; the maker cites bus, truck, rail and heavy equipment applications.

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