January 2012

Hi!

Welcome to the January newsletter from Overlander. Here you will find exciting news and some ‘wallet-friendly’ deals for you after the big spend last month!

The Overlander Team

Coming in 2012!

A happy new year to all of our customers and flyers at the start of 2012!

This year at Overlander, we will be embarking on some new exciting business, and continuing to provide our customers with the high level of service, and wide range of products at competitive prices!

We have also just released our new 2012 catalogue, which can be found on digital format through our “Media” page on our homepage, or by clicking here.

Glitter Eneloop Packs

In late 2011 we introduced a short line of eneloop receiver and transmitter packs using the Eneloop “Glitter” cells, in a wide range of voltages, configurations and colours. After a brilliant response to these discounted battery packs, we now have only transmitter packs available. These are available in four different colours; Red, Pink, Gold and Green.

Click Here to view the remaining available packs, and order today to avoid dissapointment!

Low Self Discharge

As previously mentioned, we have now introduced a new range of Low Self Discharge NIMH battery packs to our exsisting ‘Premium Sport’ range, with ten variations of pack sizes and variations for receivers and transmitters.

LSD NiMH batteries were introduced into the market in 2006, with monumental success. LSD NiMH facilitates the technologies of both alkaline and NiMH batteries, resulting in a cell that gives the best of both worlds; superb low discharge rates, long shelf life, recharge-ability and enhanced performance.

Overlander’s new additions to the range of Premium Sport batteries uses this technology, with a wide variety of applications, to provide superior performance and life of your cells and battery packs for motors, transmitter and receivers.

The new Overlander technology provides much higher performance, and has a much longer life than cheaper alternatives, but for a very affordable price. These cells and packs are now available in your local model shops.

Click Here to view the whole range!

Airsoft and Buggy packs

We have now extended our range of High Power NIMH battery packs, providing a wider selection of super-high drain power packs for cars and airsoft applications.

All of our airsoft and car packs feature pure nickel tabs (double or treble tabbed), Capacitor discharge welding, Kapton, Nomex or TMK insulating tapes and soft silicone multi-strand wire leads. They also feature fast charge, gold plated pins in Tamiya plug, and top quality 14 AWG silicone wire.

These packs are available with our standard offers, at a very competitive price for such good quality!

 Manufacturing

Overlanders’ fine reputation for quality battery assembly began over 35 years ago, way back in mid 70’s when they started manufacturing packs for electric radio control cars in Leicester. The range of cells and packs has continued to grow to meet the needs of UK Radio Control modellers and industry.Most of our Overlander, Sanyo and Nimh packs are assembled here in the United Kingdom, on UK manufactured machines at our new factory in Forton, Lancs.  Our trained operatives always conform to manufacturers best practice assembly recommendations. 

Generally our other packs of batteries are assembled in our China facility to exact UK Overlander specifications, we take pride in visiting our suppliers, we regard all our products being sourced or manufactured in China as good as our “home grown” products. As a company we are also keen to see that there are good working conditions and ethical standards for these distant workers, and visit our suppliers regularly.
Upto 2010 our mainstream business served the Radio Control modeller, now we also manufacture and supply to  NHS trusts, University education and research departments, Aerospace industries and our products are also favoured by a major F1 team and motorcycle GP teams.

Our battery assembly department can design custom battery packs for your applications however small or large. Overlander complies with all European requirements and in 2012 is working to attain ISO9001 for our UK assembly factory.

Our bespoke battery production facilities include; custom battery pack assembly, computer controlled capacity testing, capacity discharge welding, wire assembly and production, lable design, and laminate printing

Stay tuned for more information, and the arrival of a new website, dedicated to the design and manufacturing of custom battery packs.

Overlander Forum

New Overlander forum to provide a place to network and seek advice!

As a new addition to the Overlander Homepage, we are now hosting a forum service. This is to help our customers and fellow flyers gain information from ourselves, and other flyers regarding technical help, product enquiries, or just general feedback on our services and website.

Please navigate to “Forum” at the top of our webpage to give it a go today, or click here to get started!

For further Overlander News and Articles please visit the Overlander Blog

November 2011

Hi!

Welcome to the November newsletter from Overlander. Due to Christmas approaching fast, this months newsletter will be informing our customers about all our current offers, which are friendly to your wallets, just in time for the holiday season!

The Overlander Team

Christmas Deals

Eneloop Glitter Battery Packs

As previously advertised, we are offering discounts on a selection of our Sanyo Eneloop range, using ‘Glitter’ design cells. Due to popular demand we are now offering a selection of Transmitter packs in four glittery colours! (Pink, orange, gold and green).

These packs are offered under the same discount as our receiver packs, that being the same price as our Eneloop range, prior to the price increase earlier this month.

Availability is subject to stock levels and is on a first come first served basis! So buy now to avoid dissapointment!

To find these deals, simply search for “Glitter” on our homepage / search bar, or click Here

Buggy Packs

Deals on our Sub C buggy packs!

With christmas approaching, the demand for our buggy packs is set to rise. We are now offering deals and lower pricing on our buggy packs, just in time for your new cars and buggys over the holiday season.

Stay tuned to our website deals, and your email inbox for news of upcoming deals and price cuts on these brilliant battery packs!

iPhone Accessories

New expanding range of accessories!

Here at Overlander, we are now offering a selection of iPhone chargers and leads at a brilliant price! Our current range offers external battery packs for iPhone 3 up to the 4s, external battery packs for other handheld devices, and iPhone charger and datasync leads.

We also plan to extend our range of mobile / apple accessories, so keep an eye out for these coming available!

Click here to view our range!

B6 Quattro Charger

New 4 channel charger now in stock!

“Charge and balance four batteries of varying chemistries at once with the iMax Quattro B6 Balancing Charger from Sky RC! Compatible with 1-15 cell NiCd/NiMH, 1-6 cell lithium packs and 2-20V lead-acid batteries. Features five battery memories, four individual LCDs, individual lithium balancers and more.”

We have now lowered our prices on our Quattro Charger, making this a fantastic deal, for such a brilliant charger.

Click here for technical information and prices

Premium Sport LOW SELF DISCHARGE Range

The time is nearly here!

As previously advertised, Overlander are soon to be introducing a new range of Low Self Discharge batteries to our well established range of ‘Premium Sport’ battery packs.

These battery packs will be with us and ready for sale within the next two weeks, and are a fantastic replacement for the pricey Sanyo Eneloop packs, using similar LSD technology.

Overlander Forum

New Overlander forum to provide a place to network and seek advice!

As a new addition to the Overlander Homepage, we are now hosting a forum service. This is to help our customers and fellow flyers gain information from ourselves, and other flyers regarding technical help, product enquiries, or just general feedback on our services and website.

Please navigate to “Forum” at the top of our webpage to give it a go today, or click here to get started!

For further Overlander News and Articles please visit the Overlander Blog

October 2011

Hi!

Welcome to the August newsletter from Overlander. In here you will find Overlander news, events and all special offers that you will want to know about.

Apologies for missing Septembers newsletter, please read on to find out why!

The Overlander Team

NEWS

Changes within Overlander

First of all, our greatest apologies for missing last month’s newsletter. This is due to a changeover in Overlander’s staff members. We have recently waved goodbye to Jon, our head of IT and Marketing, who has left us to pursue his personal business ventures. To take up his responsibilities within this role,

Dave Williams has now joined the team as the new head of IT and Marketing. Dave is a graduate of UCLAN in Preston, Lancashire, and has a background in Music, Design and Programming. He will mostly be improving the usability of our systems, website and ordering procedures, and also providing designs for newsletters, brochures and posters.

Here at Overlander our business has been very busy and strong recently, and as a result, we have taken on more staff to provide a higher level of service for our loyal and potential customers.

Hannah Coward has been with the team now for a few months now, and you will most likely have had the pleasure of talking to her on our order and helpline. Hannah is taking care of our sales and customer services and will be on the end of our phones to help you with your enquiries.

Also joining the Overlander team is Matt Dickenson. Matt has been taken on to oversee our stock levels and online store lines, ensuring that you (the customer) has your favourite products available to you through our online store, phone orders and via our hobby store stockists. Matt will also be on the frontline of our store, taking orders and helping with your enquiries.

NEW PRODUCTS

Low Self Discharge Premium Sport Range

Coming to Overlander in early November, is a new exciting range of Low Self-Discharge (LSD) NiMH batteries, to be added to our excellent Premium Sport range of cells and battery packs, with ten variations of pack sizes and variations for receivers and transmitters.

Sanyo, branding this new technology with the familiar ‘Eneloop’ name, introduced LSD NiMH batteries into the market in 2006, with monumental success. LSD NiMH facilitates the technologies of both alkaline and NiMH batteries, resulting in a cell that gives the best of both worlds; superb low discharge rates, long shelf life, recharge-ability and enhanced performance.

Overlander’s new additions to the range of Premium Sport batteries uses this technology, with a wide variety of applications, to provide superior performance and life of your cells and battery packs for motors, transmitter and receivers.

The new Overlander technology will provide much higher performance, and have a much longer life than cheaper alternatives, but for a very affordable price. These cells and packs will be available in your local model shops.

For more information please visit our website

SANYO ENELOOP PRICES

Current prices to be held until 1st November

Due to current financial climates and the basic cost of Nickel, Sanyo have increased their Eneloop prices. This now means that we will also be increasing our prices by around 15%.

As mentioned above, We wiill also be introducing our own range of Low Self Discharge batteries, at a lower rate than the Sanyo eneloop cells. A comparison table can be found below

Social Networks

Facebook and Twitter

We at Overlander will now be moving swiftly forward with our social media presence. We hope to facilitate these services to raise awareness on our new products, special deals, flying information, battery help and much more.

So please click on our links at the top of this newsletter to follow/like us now!

For further Overlander News and Articles please visit the Overlander Blog

August 2011

Hi!

Welcome to the August newsletter from Overlander. In here you will find Overlander news, events and all special offers that you will want to know about.

The Overlander Team

NEWS

BMFA Nationals

Overlander will be at the BMFA National Championships from the 27th-29th August. The BMFA Nationals is one of the biggest and best shows of the year and we’re really looking forward to it!

If you’re going, feel free to pop in to Overlander’s tent.

See you there!

New Products

Battery Voltage and Capacity Checker

This nifty device can calculate the voltage output and total capacity in a battery pack and also each individual cell in that pack!

The checker will work with LiPo, LiFe, Li-Ion, Nimh and NiCad. See picture (right).

Enerpro Low Self Discharge Battery Range

The Enerpro battery range is the perfect alternative to Eneloop batteries. This range are not made by Sanyo but retain the same low self discharge qualities of a hybrid rechargeable battery. You can check out the range here.

How To Balance a Prop

Overlander’s Whirlwind propeller range is sold unbalanced so we have now introduced prop balancers to go along with the range.

To show you how easy it is to balance a prop, I had a go balancing one myself to show you how to do it! All you need is a propeller (I used a Whirlwind 13 x 7 electric prop), a prop balancer and some clear polyurethane varnish (or similar).

Step 1: Slide the prop balancer through the centre of the prop and secure on either side.

Step2: Determine the heavier side to the propeller by balancing the prop on 2 level objects; I used 2 SubC cells (see picture). You can also achieve this by holding the prop balancer between your thumb and forefinger.

Step 3: Spray/Paint the lighter side of the prop with the varnish in order to balance out the weight; a trial and error approach is necessary to get the propeller balanced. DO NOT sand down the heavier side as this could weaken or damage the prop.

For further Overlander News and Articles go to http://www.overlander.co.uk/blog/?p=104