Battery Cable
Young Energy is one of the top industrial EV charging equipment manufacturers in China, which has successfully established its supremacy in the market in the past few years. Our main products include industrial battery chargers for lead acid battery and lithium-ion battery, battery discharging indicators, DC converters, energy feedback system, wire harness. Other vehicle accelerators are also available for the benefit of our customers.
Why choose us
Quality Assurance
We can assure our customers that the chargers offered by our company fulfill environmental certifications and the safety standards, as well as the legal and technical requirements that have been made necessary by the European Union, the United States, and a few other countries.
Our Factory
We has a 3,000 m2 research center has been established, our production capacity is 25,000-30,000 units per month, with expectations to increase in due time. Annual turnover was more than us$80 million in 2022，and annual production is expected to increase by 30% in 2023.
Customized Solutions
In addition to taking OEM orders, our services include provision of solutions for the core parts of new energy vehicle.
Battery Cable Gauges
The following are the different gauges for battery cables:
8 Gauge Battery Cable
Slightly thicker and is often used for medium-duty applications. It can handle around 40-50 amps, making it versatile for a variety of smaller power needs in vehicles.
6 Gauge Battery Cable
A good choice for medium to heavy-duty applications. It can handle about 50-75 amps and is flexible enough to be routed through tighter spaces in the engine compartment.these are commonly found in lower power vehicles, like golf carts or atvs.
4 Gauge Battery Cable
Commonly used size for many automotive applications, particularly for battery-to-starter connections in most vehicles. It provides a balance between flexibility and current capacity, handling up to 100 amps.
2 Gauge Battery Cable
Designed for heavy-duty applications, such as in large trucks, suvs, and high-performance vehicles. It can handle up to 150 amps and is often used in systems where higher power is needed, like heavy machinery
1 Gauge Battery Cable
Slightly thicker than 2 awg and is used in applications requiring very high current loads. It can carry up to 200 amps and is commonly found in v8 engines.
1/0 Gauge Battery Cable (0 Gauge)
A thick cable used for very high-current applications that can handle up to 250 amps. This size is ideal for long cable runs or systems with exceptionally high power demands.
2/0 Gauge Battery Cable (00 Gauge)
Thicker than 1/0 awg and is used in the most demanding applications and can handle up to 300 amps, making it suitable for large engines, like marine and diesel engines.
3/0 Gauge Battery Cable (000 Gauge)
Used in extreme heavy-duty applications, where large amounts of current need to be transmitted over longer distances. It can handle up to 350 amps with ease and is used in marine and diesel engines.
4/0 Gauge Battery Cable (0000 Gauge)
The thickest of the standard battery cables and is used for the most demanding electrical systems. It can carry up to 400 amps and is typically used in commercial and industrial applications.
Types of Battery Cables
SGX battery cable
The SGX battery cable is flexible and suitable for high-temperature applications. It is soft-annealed, has chemically cross-linked polyolefin insulation, and has a temperature rating from -40°C to +125°C. The insulation trade-off is thicker and stiffer, with a high strand count. SGX can be a good choice if you need a high-temperature rating.
SGT battery cable
The SGT battery cable has a THHN-type wiring coating, particularly thermoplastic PVC insulation. THHN stands for thermoplastic high heat-resistant Nylon-coated. The insulated SGT battery cable is rated at 50 volts for 85 or 105o C. The strand count is low because the strands are more significant, which makes the wire stiffer to stay where you put it and can be bent around tight corners.
Marine battery cable
Marine wires are rated for high temperatures and wet or submerged applications. These wires are usually self-extinguishing and have a marine rating as the Coast Guard legal requirement. If a wire does not have a marine rating, building a cable out of it is not recommended. The voltage rating of marine battery cable is 600 volts, and its temperature rating is +105°C for dry and +75°C for wet.
Fuse link or fusible link
A fuse or fusible link is a slow-acting fuse that looks like a wire. It has high-temperature insulation that won’t burn even if the fuses open. The fuse link is commonly used in alternator wires. It protects from catastrophic failure of the alternator diode, as the alternator wire would melt without the fuse link. Other use cases of fuse links are when the wire intake grid heater relays on engines.
OFC (oxygen free copper)
A standard oxygen-free copper wire is 99.95% copper, and an OFC is as expensive as a standard cable of the same size. Stereo shops sell OFC wires to connect a high-power ampere, and a good-quality OFC wire is SAE-approved.
CCA (copper clad aluminum)
A copper-clad aluminum wire is a copper-plated aluminum that is two sizes larger to have an optimal level of conductivity, as aluminum has 60% of the conductivity of copper.
Applications of Battery Cable
Automotive industry
Battery cables are critical in vehicles for connecting batteries to starters, alternators, and electrical systems. Their durability and conductivity ensure reliable performance in harsh engine environments.
Marine applications
In boats and yachts, battery cables connect batteries to propulsion systems, navigation equipment, and onboard electronics. Their resistance to corrosion and flexibility makes them ideal for marine environments.
Renewable energy
Battery cables are used in solar and wind energy systems to connect batteries to inverters and other components. Their efficiency in transferring power ensures the system operates smoothly.
Industrial machinery
Battery cables power forklifts, backup generators, and other heavy-duty equipment. Their ability to handle high current loads makes them indispensable in industrial settings.
Product Parameters
|
Spec |
Value |
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Wire Gauge |
2 AWG |
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Conductor Material |
High-quality copper |
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Insulation Material |
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) |
|
Working Voltage |
110/250V or customized |
|
Temperature Rating |
-40°C to 105°C |
|
Stranding |
High-strand count |
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Jacket Material |
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) |
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Jacket Color |
Black |
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Flame Retardancy |
0.84 |
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Interface Type |
DC/DC |
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Approvals |
UL Listed, RoHS compliant |
Packaging and Shipping
Other Services
| Warranty | Including technical assistance, troubleshooting and replacement services, warranty for 1 year. |
| Delivery time | 30-45 Days after receiving your order confirmation. Spot, only 1-2 days. |
| Samples | If the sample value is low, we will provide free samples and charge the freight. But for some high-value samples, we need to charge sample fees. |
| Payment methods | T/T, Western Union, L/C, Paypal |
| MOQ | The minimum order quantity for industrial battery chargers is 10 pieces (above 700W), the minimum order quantity for industrial battery chargers is 20 pieces (below 700W), and the minimum order quantity for DC/DC converters, energy meters, and wiring harnesses is 20 pieces. |
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