IEC 60095-2:2021

IEC 60095-2 ®
Edition 5.0 2021-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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Lead-acid starter batteries –
Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and dimensions and marking of terminals
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IEC 60095-2 ®
Edition 5.0 2021-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
colour
inside
Lead-acid starter batteries –
Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and dimensions and marking of terminals

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
ICS 29.220.20; 43.040.10 ISBN 978-2-8323-0000-8

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 General requirements . 8
4.1 General . 8
4.2 Marking . 8
4.2.1 Safety labelling . 8
4.2.2 Marking of the polarity of terminals . 8
4.3 Recycling . 9
4.3.1 Recycling of lead . 9
4.3.2 Recycling of plastic material . 9
4.4 Dimensions and design . 9
4.5 Dimensions of tapered battery terminals . 9
5 Recommended types used in Europe (EU) . 10
5.1 General . 10
5.2 Main dimensions of batteries. 10
5.3 Handles . 14
5.3.1 General . 14
5.3.2 Mounting of handles . 14
5.4 Mounting of batteries . 15
5.4.1 General . 15
5.4.2 Dimensions and arrangement of ledges and notches . 15
5.5 Terminals . 16
5.5.1 Position of terminals . 16
5.5.2 Dimensions of battery terminals . 16
5.5.3 Marking of polarity . 16
5.6 Special features of the battery lid . 17
5.6.1 General . 17
5.6.2 Semi bloc lid . 17
5.6.3 Central degassing . 17
5.6.4 Recessed holes . 17
5.6.5 Removable cell plugs . 18
5.6.6 Position of sensor openings . 18
5.7 Handling of starter batteries by robot-equipment . 19
5.8 Bulging and reinforcement of battery side walls . 21
6 Other battery types used in Europe (EU) . 22
6.1 General . 22
6.2 Main dimensions of batteries. 23
6.3 Handles . 28
6.4 Mounting of batteries . 28
6.4.1 General . 28
6.4.2 Dimensions and arrangement of ledges and notches . 28
6.5 Terminals . 28
6.5.1 Position of terminals . 28
6.5.2 Dimensions of battery terminals . 28

6.5.3 Marking of polarity . 28
6.6 Handling of starter batteries by robot-equipment . 28
7 Recommended types used in North America (AM) . 31
7.1 General . 31
7.2 Terminals and terminal configuration . 31
7.2.1 Tapered terminals . 31
7.2.2 Side terminals. 31
7.2.3 Terminal configuration . 32
7.3 Standard fastening on the bottom . 32
7.3.1 General . 32
7.3.2 Design of ledges . 32
7.3.3 Design of recesses . 33
7.4 Main dimensions of the battery group sizes AM. 37
8 Recommended types used in East Asia (AS) . 42
8.1 General . 42
8.2 Terminals and terminal configuration . 42
8.2.1 Design of terminals . 42
8.2.2 Dimensions and classification of terminals . 42
8.2.3 Configuration of terminals . 42
8.3 Main dimensions of the battery group sizes AS . 42

Figure 1 – Marking of polarity . 8
Figure 2 – Marking of polypropylene-polyethylene copolymer battery components . 9
Figure 3 – Dimensions of positive (on the right) and negative (on the left) terminal . 10
Figure 4 – Main dimensions of batteries of standard series LN and LBN – Top view . 11
Figure 5 – Details of Figure 4 . 12
Figure 6 – Main dimensions of batteries of standard series LN – Front view . 13
Figure 7 – Main dimensions of batteries of standard series LN – Side view . 14
Figure 8 – Details of ledges of Figure 6 and Figure 7 . 16
Figure 9 – Detail X – Notch on ledge. 16
Figure 10 – Degassing outlet . 17
Figure 11 – Recessed holes "M" for optional terminal protection . 18
Figure 12 – Removable cell plugs and sensor positions . 19
Figure 13 – Grips for handling by robot equipment . 20
Figure 14 – Section P-P of Figure 13 and Figure 22 . 20
Figure 15 – Detail U of Figure 13 and Figure 22 . 21
Figure 16 – Maximum allowed bulging on short sides . 21
Figure 17 – Reinforcement by thicker walls on short sides . 22
Figure 18 – Reinforcement by additional ribs on short sides. 22
Figure 19 – Main dimensions of batteries of series L, LB, E, EB . 26
Figure 20 – Main dimensions of batteries of series LS, LBS, ES, EBS . 27
Figure 21 – Details of Figure 19 and Figure 20 . 27
Figure 22 – Grips for handling by robot equipment for LBN series . 29
Figure 23 – Grips for handling by robot equipment for L and LS series . 29
Figure 24 – Detail V of Figure 23 . 30

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Figure 25 – Grips for handling by robot equipment for LB and LBS series – Option 1 . 30
Figure 26 – Grips for handling by robot equipment for LB and LBS series – Option 2 . 30
Figure 27 – Detail Y of Figure 25 and Figure 26 . 31
Figure 28 – Side terminal groove description . 32
Figure 29 – Side terminal groove dimensions in mm and (in) . 32
Figure 30 – Design for batteries with ledges on long sides for hold-down-devices in mm
and (in) .
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