Lead and Lithium Batteries for Heavy Loads
East Penn supplies a broad line of high-performance, quality-built Deka lead and lithium batteries for all types of lift trucks.
Our lead batteries are backed by our advanced formation processes that optimize power capacity, cell consistency and long-term reliability. When looking for a lithium solution, our batteries have one of the safest chemistries available on the market. East Penn battery specialists will make sure you get the right technology based on your individual needs and application.
Lead and Lithium Batteries for Heavy Loads
East Penn supplies a broad line of high-performance, quality-built Deka lead and lithium batteries for all types of lift trucks.
Our lead batteries are backed by our advanced formation processes that optimize power capacity, cell consistency and long-term reliability. When looking for a lithium solution, our batteries have one of the safest chemistries available on the market. East Penn battery specialists will make sure you get the right technology based on your individual needs and application.
Deka D-Series™ Batteries
Decrease downtime and increase productivity with durable and dependable batteries for almost any material handling application. In addition to its versatility, it is designed to be used in both conventional and opportunity charging operations.
Features and benefits:
- Superior non-porous, precision-cast grids are designed for maximum current-carrying capacity exclusively for material handling applications
- Both positive and negative plates are cured in temperature/humidity-controlled ovens to ensure optimum plate curing regardless of external environmental conditions
- The positive plate is protected by an exclusive multiple-step retention system to ensure optimum active material retention for longer life and provide increased plate insulation for added performance
- Complete size range available for all truck requirements, providing up to 1,600 AH (at a six-hour rate) of dependable power for all your material handling needs
Deka D-Series™ Batteries
Decrease downtime and increase productivity with durable and dependable batteries for almost any material handling application. In addition to its versatility, it is designed to be used in both conventional and opportunity charging operations.
Features and benefits:
- Superior non-porous, precision-cast grids are designed for maximum current-carrying capacity exclusively for material handling applications
- Both positive and negative plates are cured in temperature/humidity-controlled ovens to ensure optimum plate curing regardless of external environmental conditions
- The positive plate is protected by an exclusive multiple-step retention system to ensure optimum active material retention for longer life and provide increased plate insulation for added performance
- Complete size range available for all truck requirements, providing up to 1,600 AH (at a six-hour rate) of dependable power for all your material handling needs
Deka Dominator® Batteries
These sealed valve-regulated gel batteries offer reliable, maintenance-free power for medium and light-duty applications in either conventional or opportunity-charging operations.
Features and benefits:
- No watering means no electrolyte spills
- Gelled electrolyte is spill-proof, with reduced harmful gassing for safer operation
- Vertically positioned cells allow for standard layout configurations and more efficient performance
- Designed for either full discharge/recharge or opportunity-charge operation
- Available with built-in charger (Deka Gel-Mate® only) for easy and convenient recharging
- Maintenance-free sealed design saves countless maintenance hours
Deka Dominator® Batteries
These sealed valve-regulated gel batteries offer reliable, maintenance-free power for medium and light-duty applications in either conventional or opportunity-charging operations.
Features and benefits:
- No watering means no electrolyte spills
- Gelled electrolyte is spill-proof, with reduced harmful gassing for safer operation
- Vertically positioned cells allow for standard layout configurations and more efficient performance
- Designed for either full discharge/recharge or opportunity-charge operation
- Available with built-in charger (Deka Gel-Mate® only) for easy and convenient recharging
- Maintenance-free sealed design saves countless maintenance hours
Deka HydraSaver® Batteries
Exclusive alloy combinations and separator material results in less water consumption and reduced watering intervals of nine to 10 weeks.
Features and benefits:
- Factory-installed flip-top vent caps and LED water-level indicator simplify maintenance procedures
- Bolt-on positive and negative terminals and cables simplify replacement and reduce safety hazards
- A water-level indicator LED warns you when the battery needs to be watered
- Flip-top Watermiser™ easy open and close vent caps help extend watering intervals
- Maintenance costs go down when you extend battery watering intervals
Deka HydraSaver® Batteries
Exclusive alloy combinations and separator material results in less water consumption and reduced watering intervals of nine to 10 weeks.
Features and benefits:
- Factory-installed flip-top vent caps and LED water-level indicator simplify maintenance procedures
- Bolt-on positive and negative terminals and cables simplify replacement and reduce safety hazards
- A water-level indicator LED warns you when the battery needs to be watered
- Flip-top Watermiser™ easy open and close vent caps help extend watering intervals
- Maintenance costs go down when you extend battery watering intervals
Deka MaxPowr® Batteries
Through optimized active material efficiencies, balanced plate ratios and increased electrolyte concentration, Deka MaxPowr® forklift batteries can deliver up to 10% more amp hours in the same size battery for maximum power-per-pound.
Features and benefits:
- Designed for applications requiring added power to perform a full shift
- No special maintenance required
- More work per shift when compared to other batteries of the same size
Deka MaxPowr® Batteries
Through optimized active material efficiencies, balanced plate ratios and increased electrolyte concentration, Deka MaxPowr® forklift batteries can deliver up to 10% more amp hours in the same size battery for maximum power-per-pound.
Features and benefits:
- Designed for applications requiring added power to perform a full shift
- No special maintenance required
- More work per shift when compared to other batteries of the same size
Deka FastCharge™ Batteries
Optimized for electrical conductivity and extended performance, and built to last longer under rigorous fast-charge conditions.
Features and benefits:
- Heavy-duty intercell connectors provide optimal current transfer
- Copper inserts in single post cells improve conductivity
- Optional vented trays and forced air cooling optimizes air circulation
- Optional single or dual cables and connectors are available based on charger connection requirements
Deka FastCharge™ Batteries
Optimized for electrical conductivity and extended performance, and built to last longer under rigorous fast-charge conditions.
Features and benefits:
- Heavy-duty intercell connectors provide optimal current transfer
- Copper inserts in single post cells improve conductivity
- Optional vented trays and forced air cooling optimizes air circulation
- Optional single or dual cables and connectors are available based on charger connection requirements
Deka MaintenanceSaver® Batteries
Reduces watering maintenance to as few as four times per year under normal conditions.
Features and benefits:
- Built specifically for low-maintenance applications
- Boasts a large reservoir allowing an increased volume of electrolyte
- Possibility of overfilling is reduced
- Takes less time to clean the battery and neutralize corrosive acid deposits
Deka MaintenanceSaver® Batteries
Reduces watering maintenance to as few as four times per year under normal conditions.
Features and benefits:
- Built specifically for low-maintenance applications
- Boasts a large reservoir allowing an increased volume of electrolyte
- Possibility of overfilling is reduced
- Takes less time to clean the battery and neutralize corrosive acid deposits
Deka ChargeMate™ Batteries
Charger and battery unit eliminates the need for remote charging equipment. The charger can be connected into any 15 amp, 120-volt AC outlet for safe and easy charging.
Features and benefits:
- Flooded technology
- Ideal for medium to heavy-duty and opportunity charging applications
Deka ChargeMate™ Batteries
Charger and battery unit eliminates the need for remote charging equipment. The charger can be connected into any 15 amp, 120-volt AC outlet for safe and easy charging.
Features and benefits:
- Flooded technology
- Ideal for medium to heavy-duty and opportunity charging applications
Deka Gel-Mate™ Batteries
Offers the combination of a maintenance-free gel design in addition to a built-in charger that is compatible with a 15 amp, 120-volt AC outlet.
Features and benefits:
- Ideal for medium-duty applications
- Sealed gel design saves watering time and maintenance expenses
- Safer spill-proof design
- Gel design is extremely reliable in high-vibration applications
- Ideal for opportunity charging applications
Deka Gel-Mate™ Batteries
Offers the combination of a maintenance-free gel design in addition to a built-in charger that is compatible with a 15 amp, 120-volt AC outlet.
Features and benefits:
- Ideal for medium-duty applications
- Sealed gel design saves watering time and maintenance expenses
- Safer spill-proof design
- Gel design is extremely reliable in high-vibration applications
- Ideal for opportunity charging applications
Deka PowrMate® Batteries
Designed specifically for pallet jack applications, Deka PowrMate® batteries provide all the benefits of a reliable maintenance-free gel battery with an on-board charger that can be connected to a 15 amp, 120-volt AC outlet.
Features and benefits:
- Perfect for light-duty applications (e.g. cold storage, delivery/route and back of store)
- Maintenance-free sealed gel design saves time and expenses
- Gel design is extremely reliable in high-vibration applications
- Low self-discharge (less than 2% per month), limiting deterioration during transport and storage
- Ideal for opportunity charging applications
Deka PowrMate® Batteries
Designed specifically for pallet jack applications, Deka PowrMate® batteries provide all the benefits of a reliable maintenance-free gel battery with an on-board charger that can be connected to a 15 amp, 120-volt AC outlet.
Features and benefits:
- Perfect for light-duty applications (e.g. cold storage, delivery/route and back of store)
- Maintenance-free sealed gel design saves time and expenses
- Gel design is extremely reliable in high-vibration applications
- Low self-discharge (less than 2% per month), limiting deterioration during transport and storage
- Ideal for opportunity charging applications
Deka Ready Power® Gel
Deka Ready Power® Gel delivers a durable, maintenance-free power solution built for demanding warehouse applications. With advanced Flo-Gel™ technology, extended cycle life, and integrated smart monitoring, it’s engineered to help your equipment work harder and more efficiently across every shift.
Features and benefits:
- Advanced Flo-Gel™ design and manufacturing process delivers up to 50% longer cycle life, supporting heavier, longer-duty operations.
- No watering required, reducing downtime, spills, and labour while keeping operations cleaner and safer.
- Integrated smart device monitors energy input/output and charger management to optimize performance and battery longevity
- Lead gel chemistry and components are virtually 100% recyclable, supporting sustainability goals
- Fast and opportunity charging compatible, enabling quicker turnaround and more flexible operations.
- New technology upgrade improves overall Gel performance, reliability, and productivity.
- NEW Flo-Gel™ Design Enhancements
10% increase in initial capacity
20% reduction in overcharge rate
30% increase in start rate
50% increase in cycle life
Deka Ready Power® Gel
Deka Ready Power® Gel delivers a durable, maintenance-free power solution built for demanding warehouse applications. With advanced Flo-Gel™ technology, extended cycle life, and integrated smart monitoring, it’s engineered to help your equipment work harder and more efficiently across every shift.
Features and benefits:
- Advanced Flo-Gel™ design and manufacturing process delivers up to 50% longer cycle life, supporting heavier, longer-duty operations.
- No watering required, reducing downtime, spills, and labour while keeping operations cleaner and safer.
- Integrated smart device monitors energy input/output and charger management to optimize performance and battery longevity
- Lead gel chemistry and components are virtually 100% recyclable, supporting sustainability goals
- Fast and opportunity charging compatible, enabling quicker turnaround and more flexible operations.
- New technology upgrade improves overall Gel performance, reliability, and productivity.
- NEW Flo-Gel™ Design Enhancements
10% increase in initial capacity
20% reduction in overcharge rate
30% increase in start rate
50% increase in cycle life
Deka Ready Power® Lithium
High-Intensity Lithium Power for Demanding Fleets Deka Ready Power® Lithium is the next generation of high‑intensity, maintenance‑free lithium‑ion power for lift trucks, delivering longer run times, stronger voltage, and improved performance across all lift‑truck classes.
Features and benefits:
- Safe, UL-listed lithium solution engineered for reliability and all-class compatibility.
- No watering required, reducing downtime and labour needs.
- Proven lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology, offering enhanced safety compared to nickel-metal-cobalt chemistries.
- Higher, consistently strong voltage throughout each shift for longer run time and improved productivity.
- High energy density, delivering more power within the same footprint.
- Reduced charging time to extend usable run time and support high-demand applications.
- UL certified to UL 2580, 1998, and 991 for advanced safety compliance.
- Active cooling system to optimize thermal management and protect electronic components.
- Laser-welded bus bars for stronger, more efficient electrical connections.
- Robust battery cells with low internal resistance, performing at full capacity (350 amps) even in elevated ambient temperatures (40°C).
- All-new BMS, designed for 24/7 operation and continuous data recording, even when not connected to a charger.
- Integrated battery discharge indicator and on/off switch on every pack for enhanced safety and ease of use.
Deka Ready Power® Lithium
High-Intensity Lithium Power for Demanding Fleets Deka Ready Power® Lithium is the next generation of high‑intensity, maintenance‑free lithium‑ion power for lift trucks, delivering longer run times, stronger voltage, and improved performance across all lift‑truck classes.
Features and benefits:
- Safe, UL-listed lithium solution engineered for reliability and all-class compatibility.
- No watering required, reducing downtime and labour needs.
- Proven lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology, offering enhanced safety compared to nickel-metal-cobalt chemistries.
- Higher, consistently strong voltage throughout each shift for longer run time and improved productivity.
- High energy density, delivering more power within the same footprint.
- Reduced charging time to extend usable run time and support high-demand applications.
- UL certified to UL 2580, 1998, and 991 for advanced safety compliance.
- Active cooling system to optimize thermal management and protect electronic components.
- Laser-welded bus bars for stronger, more efficient electrical connections.
- Robust battery cells with low internal resistance, performing at full capacity (350 amps) even in elevated ambient temperatures (40°C).
- All-new BMS, designed for 24/7 operation and continuous data recording, even when not connected to a charger.
- Integrated battery discharge indicator and on/off switch on every pack for enhanced safety and ease of use.
Starting Batteries
We offer a wide variety of starting batteries for forklifts with internal combustion (IC) gas or propane engines through the East Penn Transportation division.
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Starting Batteries
We offer a wide variety of starting batteries for forklifts with internal combustion (IC) gas or propane engines through the East Penn Transportation division.
To learn more, click here.