Battery Terminals
AU S T R A L I A N E N G I N E E R I N G E X C E L L E N C E
ACL Total Quality
Management System
ACL is absolutely committed to the highest standards
of manufacturing excellence guided by our rigorous
Total Quality Management System. This is recognised
by accreditation to international standards for
Quality Management (ISO/TS 16949: 2009) and
Environmental Responsibility (AS/NZS 14001:2004).
The quality management system ensures that:
All organisational, commercial, engineering and processing
decisions are made with a view to improving value to our customers.
All systems and processes are dedicated to maintaining and
continuously improving; the highest product quality standards,
a safe yet challenging workplace for our employees and minimising
our environmental footprint.
Battery Terminals
Product Information
ACL manufacture a range of battery terminals utilising
the powder metallurgy process which is the commercial
process for manufacturing components from ferrous and
non-ferrous metal powders.
The precise surface finish and tapered bore geometry of ACL
battery terminals results in optimum contact with the battery
terminal post, eliminating the potential for corrosion which can
occur between poorly fitting connections.
ACL battery terminals are manufactured in high quality pure brass
material and feature a material structure of fine interconnected porosity.
ACL manufactures its own range of non-ferrous powders, which includes
brass powder, utilising the water atomising production process.
To increase the effective life of the battery terminals, each battery
terminal is vacuum impregnated with corrosion inhibiting fluid.
ACL battery terminals are manufactured using precision tooling, resulting
in a component free from burrs and irregular shape which is predominant
with battery terminals made from other processes.
1. American Society of Testing and Materials - B282 (Class A).
ACL’s high quality pure brass material conforms to the following
specifications:
2. Society of Automotive Engineers - 890.
3. Military - MIL-B-12128C.
Battery Terminals
RT4
RT15N & RT16P
A side entry, double action quick fix terminal.
Light duty lug connection type terminals.
The bolt clamps the cable and then the nut is tightened to
clamp the terminal to the battery post.
Positive and negative terminals for marine, radio and industrial
applications.
RT11
RT17N & RT18P
A solderless, saddle type universal terminal.
Heavy duty lug connection type terminals.
Easy to install with the cable tightly clamped by the saddle
ensuring good contact.
Positive and negative terminals for marine, radio and industrial
applications.
RT14N & RT14P
RT32
Solderless lead attachment terminals for marine and radio
applications.
A solderless quick fix universal terminal.
Manufactured to fit positive and negative pole sizes, this avoids
incorrect attachment of leads thereby preventing damage to
polarity sensitive equipment.
Metal Terminals
Powders
Battery
Easy to install with the cable securely held to the terminal
by the set screw
Manufacturing Process
What is Powder Metallurgy?
Powder Metallurgy is a commercial process for manufacturing production
quantities of components from ferrous and non-ferrous metal powders.
The process to manufacture a powder metallurgy component requires elemental or alloy
powders to be mixed and blended and then compacted to a near net shape known as a
‘green’ component.
This ‘green’ component is then sintered in a controlled atmosphere furnace at a
temperature below the melting point of the material, resulting in the powder particles being
metallurgically bonded which is known as ‘sintering’. The powder metallurgy process is both
cost effective and efficient and is used to manufacture complex and simple parts to final
dimensions in production rates which can range from a few hundred to several thousand
components per hour.
Battery Terminals
ACL Bearing Company
A Division of Automotive Components Limited
Tel: +61 (0)3 6324 4600 Fax: +61 (0)3 6326 6666
www.acl.com.au
07/2012
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253-293 George Town Road, Rocherlea, Tasmania 7248 Australia