How to find out the manufacturing date of a battery by markings

Each battery manufacturer puts a special code on its battery, which is called a marking. Technologically, markings can either be burned out with a laser (like the markings on Tyumensk-Medved), or melted into cliches (like Kursk batteries). As a rule, the release date is marked upon the battery’s readiness, that is, it is factual, but in practice, some factories sin and put a release date from the future, which allows them to sell batteries even if they were produced 2 months ago. Most likely, this is done in the summer-autumn period in order to optimally load production and stock up on batteries for the season.

It is believed that the fresher the battery, the higher its cost, so they often try to get rid of old batteries at low attractive prices. During storage, the battery loses part of its capacity due to chemical processes occurring inside. For example, batteries made using hybrid technologies can be stored for 6 months without loss of quality, calcium batteries – 12 months. At the same time, Johnson Controls (manufacturer of Varta, Bosch, Energizer and other brands) reports that their batteries can be stored for 18 months. In fact, this is only a marketing ploy and a tool to make it easier for dealers to sell “stale” batteries that reach store shelves through a long route.

Therefore, when planning to purchase a new battery, be sure to take a printout of the battery production date markings to the store. This will allow you to make the right choice.

In addition to marking production dates, batteries have markings in accordance with accepted standards (GOST, SAE, DIN, EN, JIS), which our site will write about a little later.

This article provides examples of markings used since 2014, since in 2015 there were serious changes in the battery market, and some owners of private brands changed manufacturing plants.

• Forse, FB, FireBall, Uno, Dominator, Kursk battery
• Tyumen bear, Tyumen Batbear, Arctic Batbear, Yamal
• Aktech, Orion, Beast
• Cobat, Titan (Standard, Euro Silver, Arctic Silver, Asia Silver, Vaiper)
• VARTA, BOSCH
• Mutlu
• Panasonic, Furukawa Battery (SuperNova)
• Topla, Moratti
• Banner
• Atlas, Bost, Numax
• Akom (Forward, Bravo, Reactor)
• Bars, Unikum (Kainar)
• Tyumen Battery Plant (Tyumen Battery batteries)
• How to find out the year and month of manufacture for batteries E-Lab, Razor, MAQ, Onics, Odin and others from the Bars Technology factory
• Battery marking European standard EN
• American standard SAE J537

Forse, FB, FireBall, Uno, Dominator, Kursk battery

The marking code is applied to the battery cover and includes:

battery production date,

information about the battery and production conditions.

The code consists of two groups of numbers: the first group has four digits, the second group has six digits: 1234 567890.

Marking scheme:

1 – production line number

2, 3, 4 – individual batch code

5 – last digit of the year

6 – half year

7 – serial number of the month in the half-year

8.9 - day (day of the month)

0 — brigade number (2 digits possible)

Marking example:

2260 311321

Explanation:

The battery was produced on production line No. 2, 260 - individual batch code. Date of manufacture: 2013, 1st half of the year, 1 month, 21st (January 21, 2013). Brigade No. 1

In connection with the transfer of production to the Kursk plant, the labeling system has been changed since 2015:

Example: 0713 1 25346 0713 is the production date of the battery, where 07 is the month, 13 is the shift number 25346 is the serial number of the manufactured battery. The serial number is reset to zero at the beginning of each month.

The heavy group of batteries is marked slightly differently.

An example of marking a heavy battery group:

14010243

Explanation:

The battery has a capacity of 140 A/h, produced in 2010, 2nd half of the year, 4th month of the second half of the year (October), by brigade No. 3.

How to quickly determine the date on a battery in a warehouse

The optimization system offers methods for storing batteries using a FIFO (first out) scheme. A multi-colored sticker is affixed to each unit of product indicating the time of arrival.

Brief information is perceived as a check. The release date on the battery signals that the device’s controversial sale date will soon come. This is how trade in devices with a limited period is organized in European countries.

Under Russian conditions, foreign rated battery models can withstand storage for up to 3 years without loss of quality. But you need to be very careful when choosing maintenance-free models from little-known manufacturers.

Tyumen Battery Plant (Tyumen Battery batteries)

The first two digits are the month of production, the next two are the year, the next two are the month, and the last digit is the shift.

Gillette Magico, Extra Start, Graisburg, Golden Horse, Asian Horse, Black Horse, Power Horse, White Horse SOMBOR battery factory (Serbia)

Place of marking on the cover: 1,2 - last digits of the year, 3,4 - week of the year, 5,6 - service information. Example: 115022 - 2011, week 50 (end of December).

Pilot, Pilot Silver, Elektroistochnik LLC "Elektroistochnik", Russia, Saratov

The place where the marking is applied is the top cover of the case. Example: ZALITA 0512 (May 2012).

Zubr LLC JV "Polesskie Batteries"

The location of the marking is the upper left corner of the battery cover. Example: 2G03E1. 2 – 2012, G – month (July), 03 – date, E – assembly line, 1 – capacity code (55 Ah). (A–January, B–February, C–March, D–April, E–May, F–June, G–July, H–August, J–September, K–October, L–November, M–December)

Where is the release date on the battery?

There is no standard for placing the release date of a product. How can you tell if your battery is fresh? You need to look for markings that look similar to those already listed - alphanumeric codes. We are assured that sellers sell the goods before the critical deadline, which is optimal for the types of batteries. The buyer’s desire to find where the release date on the battery is sometimes encounters a manager’s misunderstanding. But if the seller does not know where to look for information, is there a guarantee that the battery is “fresh”?

Are you sure that the ventilation in the warehouse is always on and the temperature is +(10-15) degrees, there is no direct sunlight? We continue to look for where the release date of the car battery is.

Mytli battery has a 6-digit code laser-perforated on the cover. How to find out the production date of a battery? The second digit is the current year, 3.4 is the ordinal month, 5.6 is the date.

Japanese manufacturers put the code on a label on the lid. Moreover, for Panasonic 6 digits are printed in red paint, and for Furukawa Battery it is embossed on a sticker, clear and readable: 2 digits each - day, month, year.

How to determine the production date of batteries from Slovenian brands Topla , Moratti ? The code is laser printed on the top of the case. From 14 characters you need to choose 2,3,4 characters. The 2nd digit is the year, 3.4 is the week at the beginning of the year.

Battery markings

In addition to the encrypted release date, there is also a basic marking on the battery. It encodes the starting characteristics and design of the housing. First, let's look at the existing labeling standards.

GOST RF 2002 (outdated, new below from 2008)

6ST-60APZ

6 — indicates the number of cells in the battery

ST - means that the batteries are designed to start the engine, i.e. is a starter

60 — indicates the battery capacity in Amp hours.

A - battery with a common cover.

P - Packaged separator made of polyethylene (M - miplast, but they have not been produced for a long time)

Z - Flooded

European standard EN

5 55 065 042

1. Indicates the range of capacity values ​​of a 12-volt battery: (5 – from 1 to 99 Ah; 6 – from 100 to 199 Ah; 7 – from 200 to 299 Ah)
2. Battery capacity, Ah (55, 60, 66, 77)
3. Battery performance information
4. Cold cranking current (in this case 420 A)

Decoding the battery release date in a long code

of Bosch , Varta , Berga , Blackmax car batteries ? Their information is encoded in a 24-digit code. Where exactly, in the code, is the release date on the battery? This is the fourth sign - the year, 5.6 - the month. Information about the production date and production date is indicated in the center of the 3-digit front sticker and on the top cover, in a long production code. The numbers are different, the more recent one is pouring electrolyte into the housing.

But since 2014, the month is encoded: January - April are indicated as 17,18,19,20, and May - December in order from 53 to 60. Without looking for the release date, how else can you determine the freshness of the Wart battery? There is a colored circle on the battery label or cover. Its color corresponds to the quarter and year in which the product was produced.

There are many battery manufacturers. To find out how the battery's manufacturing date is encoded and check it, you can read the decoding in the instructions included with the device.

general information

Domestic drivers are not used to contacting a service center for any reason. Many of them know how to maintain their vehicles themselves, trying to maximize their performance and reliability.

After several years of using the machine, it becomes necessary to replace some components, including the battery. The fact is that such a system has its own service life and loses its performance characteristics over time. Choosing a new part is a task that needs to be approached carefully, paying attention to several important parameters. One of them is to decipher the release date of the battery.

In order for the new unit to last much longer and cope with its duties without interruption, it is important to choose proven models that have been released recently. It is important to know for yourself how to determine the year of manufacture of a battery: not every seller is ready to provide such information to the client.

Unfortunately, not all car owners devote the necessary time and attention to deciphering the battery release date, which leads to many troubles.

Difficulties in determining the year of manufacture are explained by the fact that on the body of the design there is no exact data about the time when the device went on sale, and instead of them there is a certain marking , which you need to decipher yourself. Many battery models have this code on the factory sticker. If this is the case, you need to be able to understand the battery release date markings. Having learned to perform such a task, you can not only successfully select a new unit, but also establish the possible cause of the defect in the event of a breakdown.

How long can a Tyumen battery be stored?

It is necessary to distinguish between shelf life and duration of operation. Even if the Tyumen battery is not yet connected, it is simply waiting for its turn, in this inactivity it is discharged, the capacity becomes smaller, and plaque forms on the plates.

The longer he stays in this state, the less time he has to work.

An important factor is storage and transportation conditions. Compliance with all the rules will significantly increase the performance of the Tyumen battery in the future.

Furukawa Battery (SuperNova), Panasonic (Japan)

The marking is indicated on the label located on the battery cover. On Panasonic batteries, the symbols are applied using paint (YY.MM.DD), and on Furukawa Battery products - by extrusion on a sticker in the form DD.MM.YY.

Sample marking: 080515A

Explanation: the battery was manufactured on May 8, 2015.

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The problem of fake batteries

There are several ways to spot a fake. Namely:

• The weight of the battery stated on the label should not differ from the actual weight by more than 300–400 grams;
• production date marking is always applied only to plastic using laser embossing;
• the marking first shows the month, then the year, and finally the day of manufacture;
• labels on the original are glued as evenly as possible;
• the label must contain information about the capacity, starting current, name of the manufacturer and series;
• The name must also be printed on the battery cover.

Alas, scammers produce large volumes of batteries that replicate the original as closely as possible. You can distinguish them, but you have to be vigilant and attentive.

"Tyumen" are excellent batteries of good quality. For domestic cars the option is more than worthy. Although it is better to choose something else for an elite foreign car.

Globatt, Volta

On batteries manufactured in Baangladesh Globatt and Volta, the cover has a marking like 12A34B, where 12 is the day of the month, A is the month coding (values: I-January, J-February, K-March, L-April, M-May, N-June , O-July, P-August, Q-September, R-October, S-November, T-December), 34 – last 2 digits of the year, B – plant marking.

For example, the Globatt battery has 17L18E stamped on it, which means the battery was released on April 17, 2021.

Example of Globatt battery marking:

This is how battery manufacturers code release dates. If you understand everything carefully, then there is nothing complicated. We hope you can now easily decipher the markings of any battery!

Offered range

Each battery may have a certain size, dimensions, technical and operational characteristics. This also affects the service life of the Tyumen car battery.

Choosing among a wide range of enterprises is not so easy. The plant's arsenal includes an impressive number of batteries with different capacities, starting current and other characteristics. When selecting, the buyer must take into account the size of the seat, polarity, required power and current consumption to start the engine.

The Tyumen brand product range includes both maintenance-free and classic serviceable batteries.

In total, the range includes about 50 types of batteries for different needs and requirements, including equipping cars. In terms of capacity, these can be batteries from 38 to 230 Ah.

The following types of power supplies are available to choose from:

• starter motors for passenger cars;
• starter batteries for trucks and special equipment;
• starter batteries for motorcycles;
• for diesel locomotives;
• traction batteries;
• stationary power supplies.

Car starter batteries are of greatest interest:

1. Premium. This is a battery model range called “Tyumen Premium”. Each battery has precisely calibrated dimensions and characteristics. The series is characterized by an increased service life and inrush current. The batteries are resistant to deep discharge. Premium series batteries add silver and use Double Side Pasting technology. Capacity range from 50 to 230 Ah.
2. Asia. Tyumen also offers power supplies that comply with the JIS standard. They are intended for installation on Japanese and Korean cars. They have a capacity range from 38 to 95 Ah. High quality, inexpensive, stable and durable.
3. Standard. But the Standard series batteries are suitable for those who want to get an inexpensive but high-quality battery. Recommended for use on domestic cars and foreign cars with configurations no higher than the average level. The batteries comply with European standards and can withstand the harsh Russian winter. Although reviews about them are contradictory.
4. "Siberia". The assortment also includes batteries "Sibir". Characterized by high starting current. Optimally suitable for diesel and gasoline engines operating at low temperatures. They tolerate frosts well. The manufacturer claims an increased number of charge-discharge cycles. The capacity ranges from 60 to 200 Ah.
5. "Taiga". If we talk about the Taiga model range, then we can highlight the adaptability of the batteries for operation in the conditions of the Far North. These are starter lead-acid batteries. There is nothing superfluous in them. Only maximum starting current and high reliability. The batteries are suitable for domestic and foreign cars. Capacity ranges from 56 to 195 Ah.

Given the range of capacities, each line presents an impressive list of available batteries.

Since May 2021, Tyumen Plant has been producing batteries using Ca/Ca technology.

These are completely maintenance-free batteries with excellent technical and operational characteristics. Italian and Korean equipment is used to assemble such batteries.