There are many benefits of NiCd batteries to consumers and industry:

1. Safe and cost effective
2. Reliable
3. Easily recyclable
4. Mature and proven power sources
5. Versatile and used in many different kinds of consumer and industrial products
6. Fuelling the creation of new consumer products such as cordless tools and appliances.


Nickel cadmium batteries come in many shapes and sizes depending on their use. A large proportion of Ni-Cds are supplied as battery packs with equipment. The main applications for NiCd battery packs are:
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