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Large EV Manufacturer Increases Flexibility in Production Process with Customized System
Customized system adds flexibility to electric vehicle (EV) battery production process.
Background
A large electric vehicle manufacturer needed a more versatile battery encapsulation system. They wanted to change their process to use variable ratio meter-mix dispense equipment.
The Challenge
The manufacturer asked for our help designing the system that they needed, and they were on a very tight timetable. The development process was demanding, because there was a lack of clarity about some of the components they needed until late in the schedule. In fact, some of the key elements were designed after development began.
Our Approach
The Graco engineering team partnered with our customer to create a system that met their needs. We proposed an EVR (Electric Variable Ratio) system that allows mixing, metering, and dispensing a variety of two-component materials with the same equipment. The result was a customized system that gives our customer’s production process more flexibility, and shipped ahead of schedule.
EVR (Electric Variable Ratio) System
- 480 volt 3-phase power supply
- Graco G3 Electric Grease Pump to Auto Grease Z-Pumps
- Heated Hoses with Integrated Heat Controller
- Mass Flowmeters for ratio monitoring
- Automatic Inlet Ball Valves for Material Inlets from customer bulk supply
- Recirculation for B Side Material
- Entire System Controlled By One ADM
Custom-engineered major components to create a specialized solution:
- Inlet assembly – automated ball valves for A side, B side, and recirculation
- Coriolis mass flowmeters for ratio monitoring
- Heat control box
- 480-volt EVR with automated Z-pump greasing
Inlet Assembly
Flowmeters
Heat Control Box
EVR
Outcome
Our manufacturing client needed many specialized components, on a very tight timetable. Working together, we created an integrated system that solved our customer’s issues and shipped the first unit in only 18 weeks.
CONTACT EV BATTERY EXPERTS
We understand the complexity of electric vehicle (EV) battery designs, and how material application affects their manufacturability and ability to mitigate thermal runaway events. We look forward to collaborating with you.
"This customer asked for a lot of specialized components, delivered quickly, and our engineering team really stepped up and created a solution. Even though design and build for some components happened after we took the order, we shipped the first unit only 18 weeks later."
-Mike Bozzelli
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