The AEP Core is installing equipment for the secondary battery assembly that consists of three stages: electrode manufacturing, cell assembly, and cell finishing. The produced cell type is pouch.
Figure 1. Schematic of LIB (Lithium-Ion Battery) manufacturing processes
- Coating Machine
It is a coating machine applying electrode slurry to an electrode collector and then drying.
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Description |
Specification |
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Coating Type |
Comma(Knife) Direct Type |
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Coating Mode |
Continuous |
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Foil |
12um~20um(T)x100~200mm(W)x200m(L) |
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Coating Width |
Max. 160mm |
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Un-winding unit |
Friction Brake at Uncoiler |
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Re-winding unit |
A.C. Motor |
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Coating Roller Width |
Dia. 40mm x 250mm |
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Coating Speed |
72mm/min~600mm/min |
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Slurry Supply |
Manual |
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Dryer Type |
Heating Air |
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Dimension |
Approx.1000(W)x1430(L)x1773(H)mm/300Kg |
- Calendering Machine (Roll Press)
The calendaring process is to enhance the electrode’s physical properties like the electrode energy density, electronic conductivity, and porous electrode structure. It also increases the bonding strength between the electrode and the current collector.
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Description |
Specification |
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Foil Width |
Max. 240mm |
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Coated Width |
Max. 200mm (Full Coating, Patterned Coating) |
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Winding Unit |
None (Sheet Type) |
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Machinery Speed |
0.3~2.0m/min |
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Pressing Unit |
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- Thickness Control |
Method: Manual Type, Resolution: 0.001mm |
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- Pressing Type |
Heating Roller (Winding Type) |
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- Pressing Mode |
Fixed Gap Type |
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- Gap Control |
Manual (Handle Type) |
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- Pressing Temp. |
Max. 150’C (Usually 90-100’C) |
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Dimension |
Approx. 680(W)x850(L)x1450(H)mm/600 Kg |
- Electrode Punching Machine
It is a machine forming an anode and a cathode with a patterned knife (Thomson Knife).
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Description |
Specification |
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Capacity (PPM) |
2 ppm |
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Punching Clearance |
< 0.1mm |
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Burr |
< 20um |
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Mold Quantity |
1 set (Anode & Cathode) |
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Loading & Unloading |
Manual |
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Punching Quantity |
2ea/shot (100x100 mm) |
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Kind of Safety Device |
Area Sensor, Safety Cover, EMS Switch |
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Control |
PLC, Button |
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Dimension |
Approx. 600(W)x680(L)x1800(H) mm/120 Kg |
- Z-Stacking Machine
The electrodes and separator are stacked layer by layer to form the internal structure of a cell.
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Specification |
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Capacity (PPM) |
0.5 ppm |
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Electrode Loading |
Magazine 100 Sheet |
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Stacking Quantity |
User Setting (Touch Panel Setting) |
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Separator Unwinding |
Auto (Motor Control) & Tension Control |
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Loading & Unloading |
Manual |
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Wrapping |
Auto (Touch Count Setting) |
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Separator Cutting |
Auto |
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Tapping |
Manual |
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Kind of Safety Device |
Area Sensor, Safety Cover, EMS Switch |
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Control |
PLC, Touch |
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Dimension |
Approx.1400(W)x1450(L)x1800(H)mm/300Kg |
- Tab Welding Machine
It is a welding machine by ultrasonic which is widely used for pouch cell tab welding.
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Description |
Specification |
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Capacity (PPM) |
2 ppm |
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Power Output |
1000Watts |
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Frequency |
35KHz |
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Lead Setting |
Manual |
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Ultrasonic Controller |
16 Channel Power Output |
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Horn & Anvil |
Pre 1 Set, Anode 1 Set, Cathode 1 Set |
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Kind of Safety Device |
Area Sensor, Safety Cover, EMS Switch |
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Control |
PLC, Touch |
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Dimension |
Approx.1000(W)x680(L)x1800(H)mm/200Kg |
- Pouch Forming Machine
It is a machine forming pouch with stacked the electrodes and separator.
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Description |
Specification |
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Capacity (Sheet) |
1 |
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Forming Clearance |
< 0.1mm |
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Piercing Hole |
f4 Hole (4ea) |
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Depth Adjustment |
Servo Position Setting |
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Pouch Loading & Unloading |
Manual |
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Kind of Safety Device |
Area Sensor, Safety Cover, EMS Switch |
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Control |
PLC, Touch |
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Dimension |
Approx.900(W)x980(L)x1950(H)mm/800Kg |
- Tab Sealing Machine
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Description |
Specification |
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Capacity (Sheet) |
1 |
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Heating Temp. |
Max. 220’C |
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Temp. Control |
Temp. Controller & SSR, PID Control |
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Sealing Pressure Control |
Air Regulator & Stopper |
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Sealing Pressure |
40~200Kgf |
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Sealing Bar |
NAK 80 |
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Sealing Time |
Touch Setting & 0.1sec Control |
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Cell Setting Stage |
Pouch Pin Hole Matching |
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Kind of Safety Device |
Area Sensor, Safety Cover |
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Control |
PLC, Touch Panel |
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Dimension |
Approx.600(W)x680(L)x1800(H)mm/150Kg |
- Side Sealing Machine
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Specification |
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Capacity (Sheet) |
1 |
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Heating Temp. |
Max. 220’C |
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Temp. Control |
Temp. Controller & SSR, PID Control |
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Sealing Pressure Control |
Air Regulator & Stopper |
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Sealing Pressure |
40~200Kgf |
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Sealing Bar |
NAK 80 |
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Sealing Time |
Touch Setting & 0.1sec Control |
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Cell Setting Stage |
Pouch Pin Hole Matching |
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Kind of Safety Device |
Area Sensor, Safety Cover |
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Control |
PLC, Touch Panel |
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Dimension |
Approx.600(W)x680(L)x1800(H)mm/150Kg |
- Electrolyte Weight Balance Unit
It is injecting an electrolyte into a fabricated pouch.
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Description |
Specification |
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Loading & Unloading |
Manual |
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Electrolyte Filling |
Manual (Micropipette) |
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Scale |
CAS (Electronic Scale) |
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Weight Balance |
0.01g |
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Air Consumption |
0.5Mpa (50L/min) |
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Dimension |
Approx.400(W)x560(L)x360(H)mm/15Kg |
- Vacuum Sealing & Degassing Machine
It is a machine to discharge gas produced in the pouch and reseal it.
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Description |
Specification |
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Capacity (Sheet) |
1 |
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Sealing Temp. |
Max. 220’C |
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Sealing Bar Material |
NAK 80 |
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Chamber Up & Down |
Air Cylinder |
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Heater |
PIN Heater |
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Temp Control |
Temp. Controller & SSR, PID Control |
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Sealing Time |
Touch Screen |
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Vacuum |
750 mmHg |
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Vacuum Step |
5 Steps |
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Vacuum Control |
PLC, Touch Panel |
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Vacuum Pump |
Bush RA0025f(Teflon Seal Kit) |
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Process Setting |
Sequence Touch Screen Setting |
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Control |
PLC, Touch |
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Dimension |
Approx.750(W)x780(L)x1800(H)mm/200Kg |
- Hot Press Machine
It is a machine for the soft package of the battery pouch to be formed under hot pressing at the end of the assembly.
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Description |
Specification |
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Capacity (PPM) |
1 ppm |
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Pressing Type |
Air Cylinder |
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Pressing Method |
Load Cell to Match the Set Pressure Value |
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Pressure Control |
Pneumatic Control |
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Pressure Display |
Load Cell Indicator |
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Pressing Temp. |
Max 150’C |
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Temp. Control |
Temp Controller & SSR, PID Control |
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Pressing Time |
Touch Setting |
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Cell Loading & Unloading |
Manual |
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Control |
PLC, Touch |
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Dimension |
Approx.600(W)x680(L)x1800(H)mm/360Kg |
- Titration
| Service | ASU rate | Nonprofit/other academic rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Film Applicator | $52/hr | $68/hr |