OptiMate made easy
TecMate has been designing and manufacturing OptiMate battery chargers for 27 years - the first OptiMate saw the light of day in 1994 . Fast forward to 2021 , and the range has expanded to 40 active models , and that ' s without considering the PRO Dealer range that includes BatteryMate and the OptiMate PRO . TecMate CEO / CTO Martin Human says that even though each model exists for a reason , the inevitable questions are " Why so many ?" and " What do they all do ?" " It can be a difficult question to answer ," concedes Martin , " but no two users have the same needs , and most are not , or never can be expected to be battery experts . " We ' ve been working on a plan that explains the range from an end user perspective , but the problem - and opportunity - is that most users simply want the charger to decide what ' s required to keep their favourite vehicle ready to ride . However , there are users with specific needs or demands , and ones who prefer to select the charger that matches the battery or vehicle , or who prefer to have that special charger that exactly matches their specific battery platform .
" For example , some users may not have AC power where they park their favourite powersport vehicle , and professionals need a charger that can do everything in the shortest possible time !" To reduce a complex matrix of needs and options to simpler present and understand guidance , TecMate now categorises its charger range into six categories - categories that not only present good , better and best options , but anticipate the many variances in how a rider will want to use their charger , what they will want it to do and how , and on which battery platform or platforms . The TecMate BRONZE standard is its easy-to-use chargers - general " connect and forget " charging and maintenance devices . The SILVER range are the SMARTER options that are still automatic , but can also save neglected ' dead-flat ' batteries . The TecMate GOLD standard are its ADVANCED chargers with selectable modes - these are the chargers that automatically save , charge , test and maintain , with the charge rate automatically adjusted according to temperature and / or battery size .
Then there is LITHIUM - EXPERT , specifically for LFP lithium ( Lithium Ferrous Phosphate ) batteries - the type of lithium used in powersports batteries . OptiMate lithium chargers save , test , charge , but can maintain and also reset deep discharge protection within advanced lithium batteries . For those who need to charge when OFF-GRID , there are the TecMate ECO-SMART products , including SOLAR and DC to DC . This includes the OptiMate Solar DUO range , which works on both lead-acid and LFP lithium batteries . For powersports vehicle dealers , there is the TecMate PRO line . These professional chargers are robust , durable and made specifically for the demands of the dealership environment , with selectable features that are designed to save time . The new OptiMate PRO-1 DUO can save , charge and test both lead-acid and lithium LFP batteries and it has a power supply mode for diagnostic battery support .
TECMATE Tienen , BELGIUM Tel : + 32 ( 0 ) 16 805 440 www . tecmate . com www . optimate1 . com / series
SILKOLENE - new and improved ' small packs '
Global motorcycle brand SILKOLENE has introduced new 1-litre and 4-litre packs to the market with " maximised customer benefits such as new labels for better orientation , a more ergonomic design for better handling and improved carbon footprint by using 30 % recycled materials in our new 1-litre plastic bottles , in addition to our bestselling 100 % recyclable 4-litre Lube Cubes . " In fact , FUCHS UK has saved over 1,130,000 kg of single use plastics through the use of innovative packaging since 2012 - with the new packs helping to further reduce their impact on the environment . " Based on extensive dealer and distributor feedback , our easier to use new bottles feature an enhanced ergonomic design to offer improved weight distribution with a larger and extended neck ( plus tamper-resistant screw cap ) for a smoother , drip-free pour . " Our industry-leading Lube Cubes now feature new ' how to use ' guidelines with clear ' push through ' markings on the top . All SILKOLENE Lube Cubes are vacuum-sealed , allowing for a smooth pour without any glug , making them easier to use than ever before . " The new bottles are made with 30 % recycled plastic ( PCR ) and our ground-breaking 4l Lube Cubes are 100 % recyclable . All our new small packs help reduce our / your carbon footprint whilst maximising the sales performance of your SILKOLENE inventory ".
FUCHS SILKOLENE Hanley , UK Tel : + 44 1782 203700 www . silkolene . com