Overview
The Bulgin BX0018 is a professional-grade panel mount battery holder engineered to securely hold three D-size (R20) batteries. This flanged panel mount design provides reliable electrical contact and mechanical stability for equipment requiring permanent or long-term battery power. With solder tab termination and durable nylon construction, the BX0018 meets industrial reliability standards and is suitable for embedded systems, control panels, and OEM installations.
Key Features
- Accommodates 3 D-size (R20) batteries in series
- Flanged panel mount design for secure installation
- Solder tab (4.8 series) termination for reliable electrical connection
- Glass-filled nylon housing with black finish
- UL94V-0 flammability rating for safety compliance
- Nickel-plated contacts for corrosion resistance
Technical Specifications
The BX0018 is built to support the following electrical and mechanical requirements:
- Battery Size: D (R20)
- Number of Cells: 3
- Termination Style: Solder Tabs (4.8 series)
- Mounting Style: Flanged Panel Mount
- Housing Material: Glass-filled nylon
- Housing Color: Black
- Contact Plating: Nickel
- Flammability Rating: UL94V-0
- Operating Temperature Range: −30 to +70°C
- Contact Type: Spring-loaded for secure retention
Typical Applications
The Bulgin BX0018 is commonly deployed in:
- Emergency lighting and backup power systems
- Industrial control panels and enclosures
- Portable test equipment and measurement devices
- Security systems and alarm interfaces
- OEM equipment requiring long-term battery storage
- Renewable energy monitoring and metering systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard D-size (R20) alkaline and rechargeable batteries
- Panel cutouts designed for Bulgin flanged battery holders
- Industrial control systems and equipment requiring 3-cell battery configuration
- Solder-based PCB assembly and manual wiring installations
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
The BX0018 directly replaces other Bulgin 3-cell D-size panel mount holders with identical flange dimensions and solder tab termination. Verify exact footprint compatibility with system documentation before ordering.
Works With
- Standard D-size (R20) batteries: Duracell, Energizer, and equivalent alkaline cells
- Rechargeable D-size NiMH batteries from major manufacturers
- Manual soldering equipment and PCB assembly workflows
- Industrial enclosure and panel-mounting hardware
