At Cen Tech® Battery Charger, we specialize in developing and manufacturing high-quality battery chargers and power solutions. Our team has over 20 years of experience designing, engineering and assembling chargers that revive and repower automotive, marine, deep cycle, golf cart, and commercial batteries.
Our Story
Cen Tech® Battery Charger was founded in 2001 by a group of engineers and product designers who shared a passion for creating reliable, affordable battery charging equipment. Our founders had worked extensively in the power systems industry and saw an opportunity to develop battery chargers that combined advanced technology with ease-of-use.
In those early days, we operated out of a small warehouse, tinkering away on prototypes and testing different charging circuits. Our first product was a simple automatic battery charger for 12V lead-acid batteries. We marketed it to automotive shops and received valuable feedback from technicians that allowed us to refine the design.
Encouraged by the positive response, we expanded our product line to include chargers for other battery types and higher charge rates. We built partnerships with major battery manufacturers to ensure our chargers adhered to their technical specifications.
Over the years, Cen Tech® Battery Charger has grown from those humble beginnings into one of the most recognized brands in battery charging systems. But we’ve never forgotten our roots. Our engineering team still actively gathers input from end-users to create chargers that are adaptable, safe, and easy to operate.
Today, we provide battery charging solutions for consumers, businesses, and industrial applications. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility produces thousands of units per year, without sacrificing the quality control and attention to detail that set our chargers apart.
Our Facility
Our 45,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Chicago, Illinois is equipped with advanced machinery, testing equipment, and assembly lines. We perform the majority of operations in-house, including:
- Product design – Our engineering team uses the latest modeling and circuit simulation software to optimize charger performance. We refine designs through iterative prototyping and testing.
- PCB population – High-speed pick-and-place machines assemble printed circuit boards with precision components sourced from trusted suppliers.
- Plastic injection molding – We mold high-impact, flame-retardant plastic casings and components on-site to safeguard against damage.
- Final assembly – Skilled technicians hand-assemble charger modules, inspecting each connection point and verifying functionality.
- Load testing – Our battery test lab replicates real-world loading conditions to confirm the charger consistently meets specifications.
- Quality assurance – Samples from each batch undergo rigorous quality control checks before being approved for shipment.
By managing each step under one roof, we can closely monitor and optimize the manufacturing process for maximum efficiency and quality. Our inventory management system enables us to respond quickly to customer demand while keeping costs low.
Our Products
The core of our business is developing smart battery chargers that are safe, reliable, and easy to use. Our product line covers a wide range of applications:
Automotive Chargers
From small trickle chargers that maintain a healthy charge to high-powered jump starters that bring dead batteries back to life, our 12V and 24V automotive battery chargers are designed for home and professional use. Key features include:
- Automatic charging – Just connect and walk away. Microprocessors monitor battery voltage and control charging to prevent overcharging.
- Engine start – Models with boost function can jump start vehicles with dead batteries. Up to 200 amps of starting current gets you up and running again.
- Diagnostics – Onboard voltmeters and load testers help determine battery and alternator health.
- Safety – Reverse polarity, over-temperature, over-current and overload protection prevent charger and battery damage.
- Weatherproof – Rugged, water-resistant cases for use in all conditions. LED indicators clearly show charge status.
- Portability – Compact sizes with handles simplify transportation and storage. High impact cases withstand bumps and drops.
Whether you need to occasionally top off a car battery or routinely recharge a fleet of service vehicles, we have a durable and easy-to-use charger to fit your needs.
Marine/RV Chargers
Cen Tech® marine and RV battery chargers employ 3-stage charging to safely and efficiently charge and maintain wet cell, Gel, AGM, and deep cycle batteries. Features include:
- Multi-chemistry charging – Charges different battery types with auto-adjusting charge profiles that prevent under or overcharging.
- Built-in desulfator – Pulses reverse current to remove sulfate deposits and restore lost battery capacity.
- Temperature compensation – Onboard sensor monitors ambient temperature and adjusts voltage levels for faster, safer charging in any environment.
- Quick connect harness – Color-coded harness with heavy gauge cables and corrosion-proof connectors makes installation a breeze.
- Waterproof construction – Durable cases withstand the elements and prevent accidents around water. Suction cup feet keep charger firmly in place.
Don’t get stuck with a dead house battery in a remote campsite or a drained trolling motor miles from the dock. Our marine and RV chargers will have you back on the road or water in no time.
Motorcycle Chargers
Our motorcycle battery chargers are compact yet powerful. Convenient features include:
- OptiMATE connectors – Clips directly to OptiMATE socket on BMW motorcycles for no hassle charging. Includes traditional harness for other makes.
- Maintenance mode – Automatically monitors and maintains charge after full charge is reached.
- Float mode – Low 13.6V float charge prevents sulfation and stratification in infrequently used bikes.
- LCD display – Shows charging progress, voltage, and current. Warns of incorrect connections.
Don’t miss season kickoff. Have your custom chopper, touring bike, or dirt bike battery charged and ready to ride with our Motorcycle chargers.
Deep Cycle Chargers
Deep cycle batteries power electric golf carts, floor scrubbers, aerial work platforms and other heavy-duty electric vehicles. Our deep cycle chargers are up to the task with:
- Large charge capacity – Powerful 15A to 30A+ output recharges large capacity 6V or 8V batteries quickly.
- Multiphase charging – Closely managed charging algorithm maximizes battery life span and run time.
- Superior tolerance – Continues charging through vibration, shock, dirt, wet conditions, and extreme heat found in industrial environments.
- Custom configurations – We design and build fully automated, multi-port charging systems for large fleets.
Choose from our wide selection of single and multi-port deep cycle chargers to efficiently maintain your fleet and extend battery life.
Specialty Chargers
In addition to our standalone chargers, we build custom battery charging solutions for unique applications:
- Aircraft chargers – FAA approved chargers for fixed wing and rotor aircraft. Available as transportable carts or permanently installed hangar systems.
- Military chargers – Rugged, field-ready chargers meeting rigorous military specifications for reliability under extreme conditions.
- Electric vehicle chargers – High-power smart charging stations for fleet or consumer use. Include charge monitoring and access control features.
- Solar battery chargers – Integrate with solar panel systems to capture and store energy. Designed for off-grid installations.
- Medical carts – Multi-chemistry chargers for hospital equipment like defibrillators, infusion pumps, and tablet PCs. Ensure life-saving devices are always ready.
Contact our engineering team for a project quote on specialty chargers tailored to your application.
Our Technology
At Cen Tech® Battery Charger, we continually pioneer new technologies and features that enhance charger capabilities, durability, and ease-of-use.
Advanced Charging Algorithms
Our chargers incorporate intelligent multistage charging algorithms tailored to different battery chemistries. Features include:
- Multiphase pulse charging – Applies controlled voltage pulses to desulfate plates and destratify electrolyte, bringing batteries to peak condition.
- Temperature compensation – Automatically adjusts charge voltage based on ambient temperature to prevent under or overcharging.
- Maintenance mode – Switches to float/trickle charging to keep batteries at optimum charge level when not in regular use.
These charging profiles maximize battery recharge efficiency, promote longevity, and prevent damage from overcharging.
Safety Features
We design comprehensive safety features into all our chargers to prevent harm and equipment damage:
- Reverse polarity protection – Prevents charging if battery leads are incorrectly connected.
- Over-voltage protection – Shuts off power if output voltage exceeds a safe threshold.
- Over-current protection – Turns off charging if current exceeds rated limits.
- Short circuit protection – Instantly cuts power in event of short across output.
- Overheat protection – Charging pauses if internal temperature gets too high. Resumes when unit cools down.
- Fireproof enclosures – UL94 flame retardant cases won’t ignite from electrical faults.
- Water resistance – Sealed cases and corrosion-proof connectors protect against water damage. Conformal coatings shield PCBs from moisture.
These robust safety features allow you to charge with confidence knowing both user and equipment are protected.
Monitoring & Diagnostics
We equip our smart chargers with onboard monitoring and diagnostics:
- Multi-color charge indicators – LEDs clearly signal charging status and alerts at a glance.
- Audible alarms – Beeping sounds reinforce protection events like reversed leads.
- Digital voltage displays – Allow monitoring of battery state of charge and charger output voltage.
- Load testers – Diagnose weak/bad batteries or charging system faults prior to charging.
- Memory – Retains charge data like accumulated amp hours to track battery usage.
These tools provide the feedback needed to always maximize charging system performance and battery life.
Our Quality
Producing premium quality chargers has been central to the Cen Tech® Battery Charger brand since our founding. We go to great lengths to ensure our products meet the highest standards for performance and durability through:
Stringent Design Standards
We design chargers to pass rigorous industry certifications right from the start:
- UL Certified – Meeting UL safety standards ensures our chargers safely operate as intended.
- FCC Compliant – Chargers exceed FCC emissions standards to prevent interference.
- SAE J1171 Compliant – Adhering to SAE recommended practices ensures effective, controlled charging.
- ISO 9001 – 2015 – Our quality management system governs every process to consistently achieve excellence.
Engineering chargers to such meticulous standards means they deliver optimal, safe performance for years of reliable service.
Comprehensive Testing
We verify charger functionality and endurance under diverse operating conditions:
- Accelerated life testing – Units operate continuously for months to simulate years of real-world use.
- Environmental exposure – Chargers are subjected to extremes like shock, vibration, humidity, salt spray, UV and rapid temperature changes.
- Safety testing – We validate proper operation of safety mechanisms under fault conditions.
- Batch sampling – A percentage of units from each manufacturing batch are pulled for quality control checks.
- Warranty analysis – We investigate and fix any products returned under our industry-leading warranty.
Our rigorous lab and field testing ensures only proven, durable chargers carry the Cen Tech® name.
Careful Material Selection
We carefully vet and validate all parts and materials that go into our chargers:
- Grade A components – Military-spec integrated circuits, heavy gauge wiring, custom transformers optimize performance.
- UL recognized plastics – Flame resistant cases meet UL 94 flammability standards for safety.
- Waterproof components – Seals, gaskets, and coatings protect internal components in wet environments.
- Corrosion-proof hardware – Stainless steel fasteners, aluminum enclosures, and tinned copper lugs withstand corrosion.
Our purpose-driven part selection maximizes durability and ensures the chargers survive everything customers throw at them.
Precision Manufacturing
We meticulously control production quality through:
- Automated assembly – Minimizes errors and inconsistency from manual assembly. Verified error-proofed processes.
- Comprehensive inspecting – 100% of products are visually inspected, calibrations double checked, and functionality verified before shipping.
- Operator training – Assembly techs undergo significant hands-on training to ensure proficiency and pride-in-workmanship.
- Process audits – Frequent internal audits proactively identify and address any production issues.
- Traceability – We maintain full traceability of individual components to finished products in case future issues require investigation.
Our diligent manufacturing practices result in chargers that work right, every time, with no surprises.
Our Customers
Cen Tech® battery chargers power the vehicles, machines, and equipment that keep homes, businesses, and industry running. Our customers include:
Automotive Enthusiasts
Motorheads trust our chargers to keep their hot rods, muscle cars, and custom rides ready to hit the road. Cen Tech® chargers are fixtures in the garages of vintage automobile collectors and racing pros. Portable jump starters get show cars started after months in storage and revive dead batteries at the track. Techs rely on our onboard diagnostics during restorations and rebuilds. And our motorcycle smart chargers provide peace of mind to riders who let their bikes sit too long.
Do-It-Yourselfers
Weekend warriors know they can count on Cen Tech® chargers to maintain their car, boat, RV, lawn tools, and other vehicles to take on projects around the homestead. Our “set and forget” automatic chargers make maintaining batteries hassle-free. And portable chargers quickly get vehicles or equipment with dead batteries going again. DIYers trust Cen Tech® chargers to provide that extra assurance their battery-powered gear will be ready when they need it.
Business Owners
Farmers, contractors, mobile repair services, delivery companies, and other small business owners rely on our durable, high-powered chargers to keep their commercial fleet vehicles up and running. Easy-to-use Cen Tech® chargers reduce downtime and the expense of calling a tow truck thanks to engine start capability and quick recharge performance. Business owners appreciate the years of reliable service our chargers provide while maximizing the life of their costly battery assets.
Fleet Managers
Organizations operating large fleets of cars, buses, trolleys, police cars, or industrial vehicles turn to Cen Tech® for reliable and cost-effective charging systems engineered for their specific needs. We offer fully automated multi-port charging stations with battery management capability that reduces labor while optimizing battery lifespan. And our rugged, dependable chargers withstand heavy use and harsh conditions of transit barns, warehouses, and depots.
Off-Grid Homeowners
For remote cabins, boats, and RV rigs beyond the reach of electrical grids, Cen Tech® solar chargers keep batteries topped off using free energy from the sun or wind. Even through long periods of cloudy weather, our solar chargers slowly charge batteries to sustain refrigerators, lights, winches and other essentials indefinitely. Those living self-sufficient lifestyles rely on our chargers as critical gear for maintaining their independence off-the-grid.
The Cen Tech® Difference
Several key factors set Cen Tech® Battery Charger apart from other battery charger suppliers:
Specialized Experience
With over 20 years focused exclusively on battery charging technology, we possess deep expertise across all aspects of charger engineering:
- Cutting-edge circuit designs optimize charge efficiency
- Intelligent charging algorithms prolong battery life
- Durable material selection enhances product longevity
- Rigorous testing procedures validate performance
Our specialized expertise enables us to create battery chargers with the most advanced charging features in extremely durable formats.
Broad Product Range
Our expansive product catalog covers virtually any charging requirement:
- Chargers for all common battery sizes and voltages
- Compatible with all battery chemistries – wet, gel, AGM, lithium
- Chargers for all applications – automotive, marine, deep cycle, motorcycle, etc.
- Scalable multi-port systems for large fleets
- Portable jump starters for emergency engine starting
With one supplier offering such a far-reaching selection, customers can standardize on Cen Tech® for all their charging needs.
Build Quality
Our chargers set the bar for durability and lifespan:
- Stringent safety testing ensures flawless operation
- Waterproof, shockproof cases withstand any environment
- Heavy-duty components resist wear, damage, and corrosion
- Meticulous quality control delivers precision performance
Cen Tech® chargers are built to work and keep working in tough settings that would burn out lesser chargers.
Continuous Innovation
We constantly improve our products by:
- Gathering customer feedback to enhance designs
- Incorporating new technologies that improve functionality
- Testing prototypes in real-world conditions
- Offering custom engineering services for unique applications
Our commitment to continuous innovation ensures our chargers employ the latest advances in charging technology.
After-Sales Support
We stand behind our products with:
- Extensive product warranties – 3 years for most models
- Knowledgeable support by phone, email, web
- Detailed operating manuals with troubleshooting guides
- Free service and repairs when under warranty
Our support services deliver peace of mind by resolving any issues promptly.
By delivering specialized expertise, durable products, extensive selection, and dedicated support, Cen Tech® Battery Charger strives to provide the best solutions to meet customers’ unique charging challenges.
The Future of Cen Tech®
As battery technology continues rapidly advancing, Cen Tech® aims to remain at the forefront by developing the next generation of smart, efficient, and flexible charging systems.
Lithium batteries promise higher performance and lifespan but require precise charging control. We are engineering chargers with advanced monitoring and power management to unlock lithium’s potential while keeping them operating safely.
Renewable energy integration will allow our chargers to harness power from solar panels, wind turbines, and other sustainable sources to enable charging anytime, anywhere. DC-DC converters and maximum power point tracking will optimize harvesting green energy.
Electric vehicles are driving demand for convenient high-powered charging stations. Our rapid DC fast chargers will allow EVs to quickly recharge in any location. Smart current handling will avoid overwhelming electrical grids as EV adoption grows.
Wireless charging eliminates cords and plugin hassles. Cen Tech® is developing wireless power delivery technologies to automatically charge devices as soon as they are set down. This will streamline charging operations from small consumer electronics to industrial equipment.
AI analytics present opportunities to optimize battery health and usage predictions. By applying machine learning to charging data, our smart chargers will automatically fine-tune charging to get the maximum performance and longevity from each battery.
Cen Tech® Battery Charger will continue innovating to build the most advanced, efficient, and easy-to-use charging solutions that power our modern, electrified world. We invite you to join us in shaping the future of battery technology. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions on our products or company.