PKCell Reliable Power for GPS Asset Tracking in South Africa
Background / Challenge
A South African provider of GPS asset tracking solutions urgently required a long-life, certified battery solution to power their field devices. The batteries needed to perform reliably under extreme temperatures and ensure uninterrupted operation for up to 10 years. Additionally, the project demanded an aggressive delivery schedule.
The client urgently needed a high-capacity, long-lifespan lithium battery that could:
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Operate between -40°C to +85°C
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Deliver over 10 years of stable performance
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Be certified for international shipping and deployment
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Be delivered within an extremely tight production timeline
Solution
PKCELL provided a custom-engineered ER14505 battery pack (3.6V 5400mAh, Li-SOCl₂) tailored to the client’s application. This chemistry is renowned for its high energy density, low self-discharge rate (<1% per year), and exceptional stability under extreme environmental conditions.
Our engineering team worked closely with the client to confirm form factor, connection requirements, and packaging to ensure seamless device integration. In addition, we supported the project with:
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Technical documentation and MSDS for global compliance
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Batch-level quality assurance
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Door-to-door delivery with customs assistance
Why PKCELL?
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Certification Advantage: Full compliance with UN38.3, IEC 60086, CE, and RoHS
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Accelerated Lead Time: Mass production within 10–15 days guaranteed
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Global Delivery Support: Direct logistics coordination to minimize customs and shipping delays
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Zero Field Failures: Batteries passed all field validation tests over a 2-month trial period
Comment from Client
“PKCELL’s team exceeded expectations – their prompt feedback and the batteries showed zero failures in our 2-month field test. We’ve approved them as a Tier-1 supplier.”
