They are designed for applications requiring continuous currents in the 0.1-1.8 A range, with superimposed pulses as high as 4 A.

Construction features
spiral electrodes
stainless steel container
hermetic and sturdy glass-to-metal sealing
built-in safety vents
individual cells with 5.5 A non-resettable fuse
available as individual batteries (size 1/3 C to D; with or without tabs) or multi-cell battery packs

Main applications
utility metering
automated meter reading
alarms and security wireless devices
mobile asset tracking
GPS
emergency location transmitters beacons (ELTs, EPIRBs)
professional electronics
military radiocommunication
sonobuoys
oil exploration
automotive telematics
telemetry

Benefits
High operating voltage, stable during most of the application lifetime
Good pulse capability
Wide operating temperature range (-60°C to +70°C), +120°C for some cell versions
Good resistance to passivation
Non-flammable (and non-pressurized at ambient temperature), inorganic (but corrosive) electrolyte
Less than 3% capacity loss per year, during storage at ambient temperature before use
Performance independent from cell orientation
Up to 25 years of mass production experience
Compliant with the European directive RoHS
Good safety records