AstraLite Nickel–Metal Hydride (NiMH) Nickel–Metal Hydride (NiMH)
AstraLite
Astralite, founded in Anandale, NJ in the early 1980s as a pioneer in L.E.D. lamp technology, has shown steady growth through an expansion of product offerings in the past 30 years. However, Astralite's commitment to its customers stands resolute and remains the same as the day it opened its doors more than two decades ago.
Astralite strives for superior customer service, quick shipment capabilities, and a product line that suits every need.
Today Astralite is headquartered in Brookfield, CT, approximately 50 miles northeast of New York City. This Brookfield facility serves as the major distribution center for a network of nationwide distribution hubs.
Nickel–Metal Hydride (NiMH)
NiMH batteries can have two to three times the capacity of an equivalent size NiCd, and their energy density approaches that of a lithium-ion cell. Nickel–Metal Hydride batteries are good for high current drain applications because of their low internal resistance.
The disadvantage of NiMH batteries is their high rate of self-discharge. NiMH batteries typically lose 4% of their charge per day of storage. LSD NiMH batteries significantly lower self-discharge, but at the cost of lowering capacity by about 20%.