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I don't care what those fools call them. They are *NOT* solder tabs.
They're
intended to be spot welded.


I don't doubt you, but . . . . . .
I did a quick search to see what others call them. Most companies selling
the cells call them solder tabs or flat tops. One called them tagged.
Those Brits call a hood a bonnet though so don't trust them.
http://www.budgetbatteries.co.uk/201...ll-100afh/NiCd and NiMH rechargeable industrial batteries of all sizes, most of whichare tagged for soldering or making into battery packsSo far, none have called them weld tabs. You have a lot of work ahead of youcorrecting all these people.