Manufacture of primary lithium industrial batteries (LiSOCl2, PulsesPlus, TLM) and rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
Tadiran Batteries GmbH
Büdingen (headquarters: development, production, sales) · Büdingen (Kunze branch warehouse: storage)New on Amplifa
About Tadiran Batteries GmbH
Tadiran Batteries GmbH, based in Büdingen, develops, produces and sells lithium industrial batteries. The portfolio comprises primary batteries based on the lithium-thionyl chloride system (LTC), the PulsesPlus technology for high current pulses, the High-Power TLM series (Lithium Metal Oxide) as well as the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries of the TLI series. The products are characterized by high energy density (up to 650 Wh/kg), a wide temperature range (−55 °C to +125 °C depending on series), low self-discharge and a maintenance-free operating life of up to 20 years and more. The batteries are used, among other things, in meters (utility metering), IoT sensors, tracking systems such as electronic toll collection, automotive eCall systems, medical technology, alarm and security systems as well as in industrial automation. The company was founded in 1984 as a joint venture between Tadiran and Sonnenschein and employs around 120 staff. With a worldwide distributor network in over 45 countries, Tadiran Batteries also offers technical consulting, design-in support and application calculations. As a subsidiary of Tadiran Batteries Ltd., the company is part of the Saft Group.
- Site
- Büdingen
- Processes
- Lithium-thionyl chloride batteries (LTC) – development, manufacture and sales, PulsesPlus batteries (High Energy / High Power), TLM batteries (Lithium Metal Oxide, High Power), TLI batteries (rechargeable lithium-ion), Battery application assessment / design-in support (Battery Calculator, questionnaire), Technical consulting and design-in support (application support), Application calculation and battery questionnaire, Logistics
- Materials
- Lithium-thionyl chloride system (LiSOCl2 / LTC), Lithium Metal Oxide (TLM), Lithium-ion (TLI, rechargeable), Lithium (metal), Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), Lead-acid (lead-acid), Lithium-thionyl chloride (LiSOCl2), PulsesPlus (LiSOCl2 with HLC capacitor)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EcoVadis Silver Medal, RoHS certificate, REACH implementation, EcoVadis Silver
- Founded
- 1984
- Employees
- approx. 120
- Industries
- Utility Metering (meters), Internet of Things (IoT), Tracking (electronic toll collection), Automotive (eCall), Instrumentation, Medical technology
- 01
Development and application assessment (design-in support)
- 02
Manufacture of the battery cells (e.g. on the fully automated
- 03
Quality inspection and traceability
- 04
Sales via direct business and worldwide distributor network
- 05
Technical documentation (transport, safety, disposal)
Battery technologies and chemical systems
Lithium-thionyl chloride (LiSOCl2)
Primary battery with the highest energy density (up to 650 Wh/kg) for long-term standalone applications such as meters and IoT sensors.
PulsesPlus (LiSOCl2 with HLC capacitor)
Combines high energy density with high current pulses, e.g. for GSM communication modules and defibrillators.
Lithium Metal Oxide
High-power battery for applications with high discharge after long storage, e.g. eCall emergency call systems.
Lithium-ion (rechargeable)
Industrial rechargeable battery series for long-term use in harsh environments, including medical devices.
Lithium (metal)
Anode material of the lithium-thionyl chloride system with a high cell voltage of 3.6 V.
Locations
Büdingen (headquarters)
DEDevelopment, production and sales of lithium batteries
- Materials
- LiSOCl2 (LTC), PulsesPlus, TLM, TLI
- Fully automated AA production line (since 1995)
- D-Line (commissioning Q2/2020)
Kunze branch warehouse
DEStorage
Product series
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium-thionyl chloride batteries (LTC) – development, manufacture and salesAssembly | – | – | – | – | Lithium, Thionyl chloride |
| PulsesPlus batteries (High Energy / High Power)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Lithium, Thionyl chloride |
| TLM batteries (Lithium Metal Oxide, High Power)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Lithium |
| TLI batteries (rechargeable lithium-ion)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Lithium-ion |
| Battery application assessment / design-in support (Battery Calculator, questionnaire)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fully automated AA production line | Tadiran | – | – | 1995 | Büdingen |
Additional services
Quality and certification
The management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (environment) and is continuously improved through periodic recertifications, internal audits, calibration of test equipment and full traceability of the products. The company applies the World-Class philosophy with tools such as 5S, TPM and SMED.
| Evidence | Tadiran Batteries GmbH | Kunze branch warehouse |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | ||
| ISO 14001:2015 | ||
| EcoVadis Silver |
History and milestones
- 1979
Tadiran introduces lithium batteries to the market
- 1980
Sales cooperation between Tadiran & Sonnenschein
- 1981
Manufacturing cooperation between Tadiran & Sonnenschein
- 1984
Founding of Sonnenschein Lithium GmbH as a joint venture between Tadiran and Sonnenschein
- 1993
ISO 9001 certification
- 1995
Commissioning of the fully automated AA production line
- 1999
Development of the HLC technology and ISO 14001 certification
- 2000
Introduction of PulsesPlus; Saft Group SA acquires Tadiran Batteries Ltd. (Israel)
- 2001
Sonnenschein Lithium GmbH 100 % owned by Tadiran
- 2005
Introduction of the TLM series
- 2006
Renamed Tadiran Batteries Germany
- 2014
Introduction of the rechargeable TLI series
- 2017
Merger of SGH/TBG
- 2020
Commissioning of the D-Line (Q2/2020)