Memory Protection Devices' familiarity with producing battery holders for major military programs gives us a clear advantage over other, less experienced suppliers of battery holders. There are many differences from a typical consumer battery holder and these considerations are often not made by our competitors. Some of the challenges facing military battery holders are heavier battery weights, higher forces upon the holder and contacts, rough handling, long storage life, corrosion, organics and the need for current continuity under any circumstances.

MPD has contributed to many military projects:

- Safe locks

- Space shuttle

- Warplanes

- Missiles

- Submarines

Some examples of typical battery holder applications are GPS units, portable radios, night vision gear, back-up power systems, laptops, electronic locks, range finders, and radar systems. Each project we have tackled has presented a different set of requirements for the battery holder to function correctly without loss of power or complete failure.

Our engineers work with each customer to understand the basic requirements like:

- Stationary or portable?

- Indoor or outdoor use?

- Possibility of shock, vibration, and extreme temperatures?

- Storage conditions and expected shelf life?

By working towards a complete understanding of the profile of the application's expectations, we ensure high quality results. We offer program management, testing and documentation for each phase of your project with progress reports, prototypes and design testing.

MPD is a registered supplier to every one of the top 10 American defense contactors under our cage code, 65249. On our website you will find some of the considerations we take into account when designing battery holders for the military.

To get started click on the Product Details web link on the right, you will find a helpful Design Considerations Checklist