Aluminum battery modules and housings: Enhancing performance and sustainability
As the automotive industry continues to shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), aluminum has emerged as a critical material for battery housings and modules. Due to its lightweight properties, corrosion resistance, and overall performance, aluminum is commonly used in essential structural components such as battery covers, trays, cooling elements, and more. These components play an integral role in improving the energy efficiency, extending battery life, and enhancing overall vehicle performance. However, to meet the demanding standards of the EV market, aluminum battery parts require specialized surface treatments to optimize their performance and longevity.
Benefits of our aluminum surface-finishing solutions
Superior performance
Improving the overall performance and durability of aluminum battery components.
Corrosion Resistance
Long-lasting protection against corrosion, vital for ensuring the longevity of parts.
Enhanced adhesion
Optimal adhesion of paints, adhesives, and fire-retardant coatings.
Cost-Effectiveness
Lower operational costs and carbon footprints.
Surface finishing solutions for critical battery components
A proven surface finishing process for aluminum battery components
Our modular surface-finishing processes are designed to integrate seamlessly into modern EV battery manufacturing lines.
Our technologies for aluminum battery components
Cleaner / Degreaser
UniPrep??
UniPrep is a highly effective cleaning solution that operates at low temperatures, reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impact. This cleaner ensures that aluminum surfaces are free from contaminants, providing the necessary cleanliness for subsequent processes. By optimizing operational costs, UniPrep helps support sustainable manufacturing practices.
Etch
Alklean?
Alklean is a micro-etching process that enhances the surface roughness of aluminum parts. This improvement increases adhesive bonding capabilities for paints, adhesives, and coatings, while also reducing surface resistivity. This is essential for ensuring the electrical performance of the battery system is not compromised.
Deoxidation
Desmutter
The Desmutter process effectively removes unwanted oxides and alloying elements from the aluminum surface, preparing it for coating deposition. This deoxidation process ensures that subsequent coatings adhere properly, resulting in improved finish quality and greater longevity for the battery components.
Conversion Coating
Interlox?
Our Interlox?zirconium-based conversion coatings provide excellent corrosion protection and enhance the adhesion of subsequent paints and adhesives. This conversion coating ensures that aluminum components maintain their durability in harsh environments, offering a cost-effective solution to achieve superior corrosion resistance and optimal operational performance.
Engineered for sustainable EV battery manufacturing
Our surface finishing solutions are designed to reduce environmental impact while improving manufacturing efficiency.
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Reduced energy consumption through low?temperature processes
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Lower water usage and wastewater generation
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Extended bath life and reduced chemical consumption
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Supports OEM sustainability and ESG targets
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