Industry Solutions Battery

Products and Solutions for the Production of Li-Ion Batteries

The rapidly growing share of electric vehicles is leading to a very high demand for lithium-ion batteries. In order to meet the demand for long ranges, the quality and performance requirements for batteries and their production processes are also constantly increasing. Vacuum components from Schmalz meet the high demands of the industry and are used in automated cell production and module assembly. In addition to automation technology, Schmalz also offers vacuum lifters and crane systems for the ergonomic and safe handling of heavy battery modules.

Schmalz offers you the suitable solution in the battery industry

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Cell production
Requirements for Vacuum Technology

Highly dynamic Pick & Place
- Special gripper STGG for fast and precise Pick & Place of thin electrodes and separators
- Increased productivity through fastest handling with highest position accuracy
Gentle gripping
- Gripper Vacuum generator for high volume flow and gentle vacuum
- Full-surface gripping of the films for minimum surface pressure with high lateral force
Contamination-free handling
- High volume flow prevents particle residues on the electrodes
- Special gripper with pneumatic vacuum generation for use in clean rooms
Safe electrostatic discharge
- Flow gripper with ESD-compliant contact surfaces for discharging electrostatic charge
- Reliable stacking and destacking of thinnest separators
Module Assembly Pouch Cells
Requirements for Vacuum Technology

Format flexible gripper solutions
- Individually configurable gripper SLG for workpiece-specific design
- Internal or external vacuum generators for versatile use
Deformation-free gripping
- Structured vacuum cups SFF and SFB1 for gripping without deep drawing
- Vacuum generator with eco nozzle technology and gentle vacuum
Electrolyte-resistant suction cups
- Chemical-resistant suction materials FPM and EPDM
- Increased productivity due to long service life of the suction cups
Safe and intelligent solutions
- Vacuum generators with air-saving function maintain the vacuum in case of power failure
- Customer-specific function integration, e.g. redundant vacuum generation or workpiece recognition
Module Assembly Cylindrical Cells
Requirements for Vacuum Technology

Configurable grippers
- Grippers are configured depending on cell diameter, number (up to 24 round cells) and arrangement
- Individual gripper solution possible from batch size one using the latest 3D printing technology
Integrated vacuum generation
- High flow rate for fast evacuation and short cycle times
- Ejector module with safety valve for maintaining vacuum in case of power failure
Secure gripping
- Magnetic gripper with high holding forces for handling battery cells in steel housings
- Holding elements for the longitudinal gripping of round cells
Gripping directly on the battery terminals
- HT1 suction cup material for gripping the terminals without leaving marks
- Vacuum suction cup as insulator for charged cells
Pack Assembly
Requirements for Vacuum Technology

Secure gripping
- Large-area gripper for safe handling of large structured housing parts, even with cutouts
- High holding forces for heavy workpieces
Flexible configuration
- Size of the gripper can be selected depending on the workpiece
- Vacuum suction cups for long maintenance intervals or sealing foam for handling heavily structured surfaces
Precise handling
- Intuitive lowering and lifting of the load via the central one-finger control.
- Quick-change adapter for fast, tool-free gripper change.
Ergonomic and safe handling
- Ergonomic and easy handling for goods up to 50 kg
- Optionally with Safety+. Particularly safe due to two-hand operation for removal. Adjustable, reduced lowering speed, e.g. for sensitive components