Company Profile
Wuhan Forte Battery Co., Ltd. (formerly Wuhan Forte Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.) was founded in 2001 and is a National High-Tech Enterprise specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of primary lithium batteries. With over 20 years of industry experience, Forte has become one of China’s leading and longest-established manufacturers of primary lithium battery technologies.
The company operates a modern manufacturing base covering 50,000 square meters, ensuring high product quality, reliable supply, and efficient delivery.
In 2025, Forte invested RMB 170 million to establish the Forte Industrial Park in Xiaogan, Hubei Province. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2026, the new facility will increase annual production capacity to 46 million batteries for IoT, security, and smart metering applications.
Guided by the core values of People-Oriented Development, Innovation, Competitive Excellence, and Superior Quality, Forte has provided high-reliability battery solutions to more than 1,000 customers worldwide. The company remains committed to technological advancement, manufacturing excellence, and building long-term partnerships with customers around the globe.
Main Business
Forte focuses on Lithium Thionyl Chloride (Li-SOCl₂) and Lithium Manganese Dioxide (Li-MnO₂) batteries, offering a comprehensive product portfolio supported by in-house R&D and large-scale production capabilities. Forte batteries are widely used in smart metering (electricity, water, gas, and heat meters), smart sensors, smart cities, intelligent transportation systems (ETC), and other IoT applications. The company also serves demanding sectors such as scientific research and defense, providing dependable power solutions for mission-critical applications.
Main Products
Li-SOCl₂Battery
High Energy Density | Long Service Life
Description：
Lithium-Thionyl Chloride (Li-SOCl₂) batteries represent one of the most advanced and high-performance lithium primary battery chemistries available today. Developed to meet the demanding power requirements of modern IoT devices, smart infrastructure, and industrial automation systems, Li-SOCl₂batteries offer an exceptional combination of high energy density, ultra-low self-discharge, and an extraordinarily wide operating temperature range.
Key Specifications:
- Nominal Voltage: 3.6V
- Capacity Range: 1,200–36,000mAh
- Energy Density: Up to 620Wh/kg
- Operating Temperature: -55°C to +85°C
- Self-Discharge Rate: <1% per year
- Service Life: Up to 10+ years
Advantages:
- Ultra-high energy density
- Long operational life with minimal maintenance
- Stable voltage throughout discharge
- Extremely low self-discharge
- Wide operating temperature range
- Excellent reliability for long-term field deployment
Typical Applications:
- Smart Water Meters
- Smart Gas Meters
- Smart Electricity Meters
- Heat Meters
- Wireless Sensors
- Flow Meters
- Asset Tracking Devices
- Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Utility Metering Infrastructure
Typical Models:
ER14505 / ER26500/ ER34615 / ER341245
Li-SOCl₂High Temperature Battery
Reliable Power for Extreme Environments
Description：
FORTE High-Temperature Li-SOCl₂ Batteries are specifically developed for applications operating under extreme thermal conditions. With operating temperatures up to +150°C, these batteries deliver stable and reliable power in harsh industrial and oilfield environments.
Key Specifications:
- Nominal Voltage: 3.6V
- Capacity Range: 750–29,000mAh
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +150°C
- Excellent high-temperature retention performance
Typical Models:
ER14505S-150 / ER34615S-150 / ER321270S-150
Advantages:
- Continuous operation up to +150°C
- Superior sealing technology
- Excellent shock and vibration resistance
- Low self-discharge and long storage life
- Reliable performance in harsh industrial environments
- High safety and stability
Typical Applications:
- Oil & Gas Exploration
- Downhole Drilling Tools
- Aerospace Systems
- Aviation Equipment
- High-Temperature Sensors
- Valve Actuators
- Industrial Monitoring Systems
- Geothermal and Energy Applications
Li-MnO₂Power Type Battery
High Pulse & High Power Performance
Description：
FORTE Li-MnO₂Power Type Batteries are engineered for applications requiring high pulse current and rapid energy delivery. They combine high power capability with stable voltage output, making them ideal for wireless communication and tracking devices.
Key Specifications:
- Nominal Voltage: 3.0V
- Capacity Range: 600–12,000mAh
- Maximum Continuous Discharge Current: Up to 2,000mA
- Maximum Pulse Current: Up to 3,000mA
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- Excellent pulse discharge performance
Advantages:
- High pulse current capability
- Stable voltage under heavy loads
- Excellent low-temperature performance
- Superior resistance to voltage delay
- Long shelf life
- Suitable for intermittent high-power applications
Typical Applications：
- GPS Tracking Devices
- Asset Tracking Systems
- Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL)
- Emergency Locator Beacons
- Security Monitoring Equipment
- Smart Agriculture Devices
- Wildlife Tracking Systems
- Portable Electronic Equipment
Typical Models:
CR123A /CR2/ CR14505 / CR17450/ CR26500/ CR34615
ER + FPC Hybrid Power Solution
Long Life Meets High Pulse Power
Description：
FORTE ER + FPC Hybrid Power Solution combines a high-energy Li-SOCl₂ battery with a proprietary Hybrid Pulse Capacitor (FPC), delivering both long operating life and exceptional pulse current capability. The solution is optimized for wireless communication devices that require frequent high-current transmission pulses.
Typical Models:
ER14250+FPC1520 / ER26500+FPC1520 / ER34615+FPC1550
Advantages：
- Combines high energy density with high pulse capability
- Extends battery service life in wireless applications
- Improves voltage stability during transmission bursts
- Reduces battery stress and capacity loss
- Supports high-current communication modules
- Optimized for low-power IoT networks
Typical Applications：
- Smart Water Meters
- Smart Gas Meters
- NB-IoT Devices
- LoRaWAN Devices
- Smart Utility Metering
- Environmental Monitoring Systems
- Smart Logistics & Asset Tracking
- Smart Agriculture
- Smart Parking Systems
- ETC (Electronic Toll Collection)
- Remote Monitoring Equipment