What is BS EN 50342‑4 about?
BS EN 50342‑4 is a multi-part series of European standard which discusses about the lead-acid batteries dimensions for heavy vehicles.
BS EN 50342‑4 specifies the requirements of the main dimensions of stater batteries. The preferred types A, B and C are introduced and correspond closely to the types D4, D5 and D6 with some differences in tolerances and dimensions.
Who is BS EN 50342‑4 for?
BS EN 50342‑4 on dimension of batteries for heavy vehicles in applicable in:
- Manufacturing of lead acid batteries
- Companies dealing with batteries for heavy vehicles/ lead acid batteries
- Suppliers and distributors for lead-acid batteries
- Automobile industry working on lead-acid batteries
Why should you use BS EN 50342‑4?
Lead-acid battery is a rechargeable type battery (secondary cell), which is commonly used in cars and trucks. Lead-acid batteries are the cheapest rechargeable battery which can also produce much power.
Lead-acid batteries is suitable as a starter battery as it performs the best when discharged slowly and the capacity readings are noticeably higher at a slower discharge rate.
BS EN 50342‑4 provides you guidance on lead acid starter batteries which helps you ensure the safety for the batteries from getting short circuit as it has been tested. Thus, enables you to in manufacture the batteries for heavy vehicles in a secure way.
As a user of BS EN 50342‑4, you will be provided with safety labelling. This also provides guidance on recycling of lead, recycling of plastic material for the safety of the battery and the surrounding environment.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 50342‑4:2020 supersedes BS EN 50342‑4:2009, which is withdrawn. BS EN 50342‑4:2020 has re-dated normative reference with respect to BS EN 50342‑4:2009.