Batteries Furukawa Battery

Japanese Furukawa Battery (FB) batteries are rightfully considered one of the most reliable and productive in the world. In addition, the customer is attracted by the variety of the model range. You can buy a suitable option not only for cars, but also for trucks and motorcycles.

Manufacturer Furukawa Battery

The Japanese corporation "The Furukawa Battery Co., LTD" was established in 1950. The manufacturer produces batteries for private and commercial vehicles, industrial equipment, for railway transport, military aviation, space satellites and emergency building life support systems.

Production is conducted in Japan at three sites. Finished equipment is distributed worldwide.

The Furukawa group includes 57 companies and 604 subsidiaries that are involved not only in the automotive industry, but also in related fields.

Where are Furukawa batteries used?

In the production of FB batteries, unique developments are used that inevitably attract the attention of consumers both in the domestic market of Japan and internationally. All batteries are made for Asian cars with ASIA protruding terminal blocks.

Today, the products are distributed in many countries of the world and have international quality certificates ISO 9001, ISO14001, as well as the certificate of the Russian standard.

Furukawa batteries are supplied to Honda, Mazda, Suzuki and Toyota car factories, and are used when picking vehicles from these manufacturers.

Applied technologies and their features

Technologies used in the production of FB batteries:

1. Double cover technology. Significantly reduces fluid loss, eliminates the need to add water.
2. The use of lead-calcium alloy. Increases corrosion resistance, temperature characteristics, resistance to sharp temperature fluctuations, increases the shelf life by almost two times in comparison with classic batteries.
3. Book-mold casting technology. Used in the manufacture of the anode plate, significantly reduces the destruction of the electrode during operation, increases the shelf life of the product.
4. The technology of using a mold in the form of a book. Increases resistance to stretching, more reliable contact of the active mass with the lattice, increases the shelf life, prevents the reduction or loss of contact with the active mass and short circuit.
5. Improving the design of the electrodes. Provides an increase in charge reception rate by 15% when compared with classic batteries.

Important! Furukawa battery - maintenance free. To remove the cover, add water to most of them is impossible and not necessary. At the same time, their service life is significantly higher than that of traditional serviced batteries.

Technical characteristics of a model range

The model range of this brand includes batteries for motorcycles, for cars and trucks. A full assortment can be found on the official website of the manufacturer.

FB moto for motorcycles

Motorcycle batteries are reliable, durable and have a large margin of safety. I can be used in other light equipment - in scooters or snowmobiles.

Eleven models with different technical specifications are presented here. The capacity of a motorcycle battery varies from 2.3 to 18 Ah, the cold-scroll current is from 40 to 260 A.

Batteries for cars

Battery for cars are presented in three lines. These are the FB 7000, FB 9000 and FB Super Nova.

Fb 7000

The FB 7000 is the battery for the toughest conditions. They have high performance and long service life (up to 60% compared to conventional models). High inrush currents and capacitance allow you to be sure to start in any situation. Charge reception speed increased by 15%. The terminals are protected by covers. There is an explosion protection system and a charge indicator.

In the series Fb7000 Four models are presented with a capacity of 48 to 90 Ah, with a starting current of 470 to 900 A.

Fb 9000

Combines all the best of many years of experience and modern technology. The most popular FB equipment. Suitable for cars with lots of electronics. The capacity is 20% higher, and the service life is doubled. Provides easy engine starting even at very low ambient temperatures.

Batteries Fb9000 equipped with a charge indicator and protective caps for terminals, protected from explosion. There are five models in the line with a capacity of 43 to 92 Ah, with a cold scroll current from 380 to 870 A.

Fb super nova

Super nova batteries are very popular in Russia. They belong to the premium class, at the same time at an affordable price. They have increased strength and resistance to any load. The service life reaches seven years with proper use.

Suitable for most passenger cars, both Japanese cars and European standard cars. Like other batteries from this manufacturer, they are considered maintenance free, but have plugs for diagnosis.

There are seven models with capacities from 38 to 80 Ah and a cold-scroll current from 330 to 740 A.

FB Specialist for trucks

Designed for freight and commercial vehicles, buses. Suitable for work in conditions of deep discharges and high loads. No maintenance required.

Here are four models with a capacity of 85 to 200 Ah and with a starting current of 710 to 1050 A.

Furukawa Battery Maintenance

Furukawa batteries are maintenance free. All that remains to the owner at the end of their life is to dispose of. However, access to traffic jams in Super nova models suggests that there is an opportunity to open the lid and add water.

The rest of the battery suggest a careful attitude. Do not allow deep discharge and storage in a discharged state. It is necessary to regularly check the external condition of the battery for damage, remove contamination and traces of oxidation from the pole terminals, and also charge if necessary.

How to charge Furukawa batteries

If necessary, charge Furukawa batteries with a special charger. It is connected to the battery, observing the polarity, and the charge current is set on it in the amount of 1/10 of the capacity. That is, with a capacity of 75, the force will be 7.5 A, at 60 - 6 A, etc. With a deep discharge, the current should not exceed 1.5-2 A.

You should also monitor the voltage - it should be between 14.4-16 V. All indicators should be monitored approximately every two hours. Charging time is usually 10-12 hours.

How to find out the release date and decrypt the code

The marking is on the lid on top. It looks like an extruded code of six digits of one letter. Encrypted according to the principle HH.MM.YY.

For example: 181011A means that the battery release date is October 18, 2011.

In the case of the picture presented, the date will be July 28, 2015. (if you have problems with decryption, then write your markings in the comments)

Did you have or have a battery Fb? Then tell us in the comments about your impressions about him, this will greatly help other motorists and will make the material more complete and accurate.

Reviews

Dmitry
I have been using 55 Ah capacity for more than five years at Honda Accord. There were no problems, starting in any frost. I use the car actively, but the battery is always awake. I have never charged it in all these years. When he dies, buy the same.

Amir
Has been working for more than eight years. Never charged. Unattended, but there are traffic jams, you can add water. The case is translucent, the liquid level is visible.

Ivan
Some pluses. The service life is unrealistically long, with almost no maintenance required. The price is a bit high, but worth it.