Flooded lead (FLA) and absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries are the most popular storage batteries and best fit for hundreds of popular battery applications. But what are FLA and AGM batteries? And what are the differences between them? Let's take a closer look and find out.

  Whether replacing a forklift battery or a UPS system, consumers want the best possible performance. One descriptor that may draw the attention of any battery shopper is "high-performance." Of course, anyone would want the highest performance battery possible to suit their budget. But what exactly is a high-performance battery and when is one necessary? Keep reading to find out.

  The term “heavy-duty” refers to items that are designed to handle difficult work or tasks, equipment that is built to be stronger than usual, or something that provides an unusual amount of power. By default, it would seem that anything related to industrial material handling or mining would need to be heavy duty - but are they?