Reliable Power for Healthcare: Lithium Battery Solutions for Electric Hospital Beds

💡 Introduction

In modern healthcare facilities, electric hospital beds play a vital role in improving patient comfort and enabling efficient care. These motorized systems rely on stable and safe power to operate lifting mechanisms, backrest adjustments, and emergency positioning. As hospitals emphasize patient safety and mobility, demand for reliable lithium battery systems continues to rise.PKNERGY has been delivering medical device power solutions for over two decades, providing customized, certified, and maintenance-free lithium battery packs that ensure uninterrupted performance in critical healthcare environments.

📈 Market Trend & Technical Requirements

Electric hospital beds require batteries that deliver consistent power, quiet operation, and long standby life while meeting international medical standards. Common technical challenges include:

⚙️ Continuous operation under low current with intermittent high current loads
⚡ Backup operation during power outages
🧩 Compliance with medical safety and EMC standards
📏 Compact design with high energy density for bed frame integration

Therefore, LiFePO₄ lithium batteries have become the preferred choice—offering lighter weight, higher safety, and extended lifespan compared to traditional lead-acid systems.

⚙️ Typical Battery Configuration

Voltage: 24V
Capacity: 10Ah–50Ah depending on bed type and runtime
Chemistry:
- LiFePO₄ — superior safety, long cycle life (>2000 cycles), and excellent thermal stability
- NMC — higher energy density for compact, lightweight bed systems
BMS Integration: Smart management with overcharge, overcurrent, short-circuit, and temperature protection; optional communication via CAN / RS485 for advanced monitoring.

🔬 Performance Comparison & Engineering Insight

Compared with sealed lead-acid batteries, lithium technology offers multiple benefits:

⚖️ 60% weight reduction, improving bed mobility
⏱️ 3× longer service life, reducing maintenance costs
⚡ 1C fast charging for rapid readiness
🔋 Stable voltage output ensuring smooth, silent motor operation

PKNERGY engineers optimize cell matching and BMS balancing to maintain stable voltage even under frequent short current bursts typical in hospital bed operation.

🏭 PKNERGY Custom Battery Solutions

PKNERGY specializes in customized medical-grade lithium battery systems, offering:

Tailored 24V LiFePO₄ battery packs (10Ah–50Ah)
Integrated BMS with full protection and smart communication (CAN/RS485)
Medical-grade housings and connectors with flame-retardant materials
Certifications: UN38.3, IEC62133, CE, UL
Long-term OEM/ODM reliability for global healthcare equipment manufacturers

Beyond hospital beds, PKNERGY also supports other healthcare devices including portable detection instruments, ventilators, and patient monitoring systems.

📩 Contact PKNERGY

Looking for custom lithium battery packs for medical equipment or hospital applications? Contact PKNERGY today to discuss your OEM/ODM project and get a tailored energy solution that meets international healthcare standards.