CR123A 3V 1500mAh Primary Lithium Manganese Dioxide (Li-MnO2) Cylindrical Battery

CR123A 3V 1500mAh Primary Lithium Manganese Dioxide (Li-MnO2) Cylindrical Battery

1500mAh High-Pulse Power. From Sub-Zero Fields to High-Heat Dashboards.

For remote industrial deployments, fleet telematics, and critical security hardware, power failure means network failure. The CR123A 3V 1500mAh Primary Lithium Manganese Battery provides a rugged, high-energy-density baseline designed to keep field devices operational under conditions that cause standard cells to passivate or rapidly drain.

With a standard cylindrical profile of φ17.0 × 34.5mm and a net weight of 16g, this primary (non-rechargeable) cell balances a lightweight design with a massive 1500mAh capacity reservoir. It is engineered specifically for long-term standby applications that require intermittent high-current pulses for wireless data transmission.

Technical Specifications of Lithium Manganese Dioxide (Li-MnO2) Cylindrical Battery

Full Cylindrical Type Lithium Manganese Dioxide (Li-MnO2) Batteries

Core Engineering Advantages & B2B Utility

1. Advanced Spiral Structure for High-Current Pulses

Unlike bobbin-style cells designed purely for micro-amp drains, our CR123A uses a precision spiral-wound electrode architecture. This design maximizes the active surface area inside the cell, allowing it to safely deliver the rapid, high-current pulses required by RF modules, cellular GPS trackers, and motorized security components without triggering voltage sags.

2. Extreme Thermal Resilience (-40°C to +70°C)

Industrial field hardware cannot dictate the weather. The internal Li-MnO2 electrolyte matrix is structurally fortified to prevent sluggish ionic mobility in deep sub-zero conditions (-40°C), while resisting internal gas expansion and rapid self-discharge when trapped in unventilated high-heat enclosures (+70°C) like vehicle dashboards or desert utility enclosures.

3. Decadal Shelf Life (<2% Annual Self-Discharge)

Featuring a highly stable lithium metal anode and advanced hermetic glass-to-metal sealing technology, the CR123A limits its idle energy loss to less than 2% per year. For smart utilities and infrastructure backup, this guarantees up to a 10-year operational and storage lifecycle.

Target Industry Deployments

Hardware compliance managers and global procurement teams deploy the CR123A across five primary electronic sectors:

Automotive Telematics & On-Board Diagnostics

Powers under-dash fleet management hardware, e-call systems, and asset tracking devices. It easily survives the intense thermal cycling and constant mechanical vibration of commercial shipping fleets and passenger vehicles.

Enterprise Security & Smart Access Control

Acts as the main or secondary fail-safe power reservoir for wireless PIR motion sensors, commercial smoke alarms, high-end electronic locks, and glass-break detectors, ensuring zero gap in facility protection.

Long-Range GPS & Asset Tracking

Supplies the intermittent pulse currents needed by remote tracking beacons for shipping containers, heavy machinery, and wildlife monitoring hardware, ensuring reliable transmission even from low-signal environments.

Smart Infrastructure & Utility Meters

Serves as the autonomous power source for intelligent gas, water, and heat meters. Its low self-discharge rate minimizes field maintenance overhead, driving down the overall cost of ownership.

Professional Imaging & Tactical Optical Gear

Provides reliable, rapid-recycle power for high-intensity industrial cameras, tactical flashlights, laser rangefinders, and night-vision optics.

Why Partner With Us for Volume CR123A Supply?

As an established industrial component manufacturer, we match strict technical tolerances with transparent global logistics.

Factory-Direct Assurance: Every production lot undergoes automated open-circuit voltage (OCV) testing, closed-circuit voltage (CCV) load verification, and high-temperature leakage screening to guarantee defect-free integration on your production line.

• Global Safety Certification: Fully compliant with UN38.3 (Safe Transport), RoHS, CE, and UL1642 battery standards, simplifying your end-product’s regulatory approval process.

• Optimized Bulk Packaging: Supplied in industrial-grade matrix trays to prevent cell-to-cell shorting, optimized for rapid unpacking and placement on automated factory floors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can this CR123A battery be recharged?

A: No. The CR123A is a primary lithium manganese dioxide (Li-MnO2) battery, meaning it is designed for single-use applications and cannot be safely recharged. Attempting to charge a primary lithium cell can cause severe internal damage, leakage, or thermal runaway.

Q2: How does the -40°C lower limit benefit GPS tracking and automotive hardware?

A: Standard lithium batteries suffer from drop-offs in terminal voltage and capacity when exposed to sub-zero temperatures. The CR123A’s specialized low-viscosity electrolyte preserves its chemical reaction pathways down to -40°C, ensuring that a vehicle tracker parked outdoors overnight during winter will still successfully transmit its location and system logs.

Q3: What is the main structural difference between this cell and a standard consumer cell?

A: Our industrial-grade CR123A uses reinforced internal sealing rings, a denser spiral winding matrix for improved pulse current safety margins, and rigorous automated quality checks. This ensures that the cell maintains consistent performance under industrial vibrations and wide temperature swings, unlike cheap consumer-grade alternatives.