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Explore sealing, bonding, and thermal management solutions for electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid vehicle (HV) manufacturing.
Solutions for EV Battery Pack Manufacturers
The automotive industry is making the switch to electric driven vehicles, and batteries need to be safe, high performing and lightweight. In assembly processes, repeatable and accurate dispense is critical to meet those requirements.
For applications, such as cell to carrier bonding, foam encapsulation, gap filling, structural bonding, pack seal, and fireproof coatings, Graco has you covered. With worldwide customer and innovation centers, our EV battery experts provide quick and custom support for your application and design optimization needs.
For battery pack and module assembly applications, power up with Graco.
Applications for Battery Pack and Module Assembly
Whether you use prismatic, pouch, or cylindrical cell types in your module or pack assembly, Graco has one and two component dispensing equipment that is long-lasting, accurate, and can handle the toughest materials, even highly abrasive gap fillers like thermal interface material (TIM).
Cell to Cell and Cell to Frame Bonding
Inside prismatic or pouch module designs, cells are firmly bonded to each other to create cell stacks and to provide insulation and protection against vibration or movement.
These stacked cells and other electronic devices are then bonded to a cooling plate to provide good thermal conductivity and dialectic strength. In many cases, the module is then sealed closed in lightweight polycarbonate or ABS enclosure to protect against outside contaminants.
Cell to Carrier Bonding and Module Encapsulation
Cylindrical cells are often bonded to a polycarbonate carrier during module assembly. This holds the cells stationary through the tab welding process and provides structural integrity to the module.
Most often with cylindrical cell modules, a foaming adhesive is applied between the cells to create a lightweight buffer between the cells to provide increased shock and vibration performance and helps to prevent thermal runaway/propagation events.
Gap Filling
Thermal interface materials or gap fillers are dispensed between the modules and the cooling circuits on the battery pack. These viscous adhesives have highly abrasive fillers that are ideal to conduct heat away from the battery.
Pack Seal
The battery pack is sealed with cure in place gaskets (CIPG) or form in place gaskets (FIPG). The seals are met to an IP68 standard to protect the battery against water intrusions and outside contaminants.
Fireproof Coating
The cover of the battery pack can be sprayed with a fireproof coating that not only protects against fire but also protects against corrosion.
Structural Adhesive
Bonding of dissimilar materials as aluminum or other materials is done in battery packs or modules with structural adhesives. This not only contributes to a lightweight design but also offers extra strength and rigidity to the battery.
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Market Experience
Graco is a renowned name in sealants and adhesive equipment. With years of experience in the automotive and battery markets, we provide our customers with tailor-made solutions and support for sealing, bonding and thermal management in cell, module and pack assembly.
Quality Components
To guarantee supply of a superior quality of equipment to a market that is constantly evolving, like the battery market, Graco prioritises the investment of human and financial resources in research and development. This results in long-lasting solutions with unmatched results.
Global support
With facilities worldwide and partners in over 100 countries, Graco provides global support & training for your company. Together we help you select the solution that fits your unique requirements with local in-person support after installation.
Free WeAutomotive Webinar Series
EV Battery Design for Manufacturability
Electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers are working so quickly to meet market demands that subtle design problems often derail production.
Explore simple things EV battery designers and manufacturers can do now to prevent complications later during WeAutomotive’s free, two-part webinar series with Robert Delgado, global market strategist for e-Mobility in the Industrial Division of Graco, Inc.
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PPG CoraChar SE 4000
PPG CoraChar SE 4000 is a 2k (two-component), epoxy intumescent fire protective coating for electric vehicle battery packs.
Sika Sikagard-834
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VM 1802
LG Chem VM 1802, a two-component thermal material for EV Battery and Electronics heat transfer applications.
HB Fuller EV Protect 4006
EV Protect 4006 is a two-component flame retardant, low-density polyurethane foam designed for potting and encapsulation of cylindrical cells in EV battery modules.
HB Fuller EV Seal 500
Learn more about EV SEAL 500, an easy to apply, fast setting and resealable gasket material used in automotive and EV battery applications.
LORD CoolTherm SC-1200
LORD CoolTherm® SC-1200 thermally conductive silicone gap filler is a two-component material designed to provide excellent thermal conductivity for electronic and battery applications.
LORD CoolTherm TC-2002
CoolTherm® TC-2002 adhesive is a two-component adhesive system designed for use in structural bonding applications which require thermal conductivity with high bond strength.
Dow SYLGARD 170 Fast Cure Silicone Elastomer
SYLGARD™ 170 Fast Cure Silicone Elastomer is a two-part general purpose encapsulant with low viscosity, good flow ability and flame resistance that cures fast at room temperature.
