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ECS-GB Temperature Controlled (Max. 100°C) Battery Nail Penetration Tester (W800*D800*H800 mm, 5T), EGBTCBNPT

ECS-GB Temperature Controlled (Max. 100°C) Battery Nail Penetration Tester (W800*D800*H800 mm, 5T), EGBTCBNPT

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A High-Temperature Battery Nail Penetration Tester combines mechanical abuse testing with environmental conditioning. While standard nail penetration is often performed at room temperature, testing at elevated temperatures (e.g., 55°C to 150°C) represents a "worst-case" scenario, as the thermal stability of the separator and electrolyte is already compromised before the short circuit occurs.

Unlike standard testers, high-temperature units must integrate a thermal chamber with a high-force linear actuator while maintaining a gas-tight seal. (1) Integrated Thermal Chamber: Features a reinforced, insulated inner liner (often SUS304 stainless steel) capable of maintaining uniform temperatures, typically up to 200°C. (2) Actuator Thermal Isolation: The drive motor and hydraulic/servo components are usually mounted outside the chamber, using a specialized heat-resistant "push-rod" to drive the nail through the chamber wall. (3) Precision Needle Control: Uses servo-electric motors to achieve consistent penetration speeds, even as low as 0.01 mm/s, which is critical for observing the exact moment of thermal runaway.

Part Number
  • EGBTCBNPT (EGB-TCBNPT)
Power
  • AC380V±10%, three-phases, 50/60Hz, 27 kW

Test Chamber Features

  • Nail Penetration Type: Vertical (Horizontal Type can be supplied upon request.)
  • Nail Penetration Temperature: RT-100°C (≤±1°C)
  • Heating Ramp Rate: 5°C/min
  • Nail Penetration Force: 0.5 kN-50 kN (adjustable, ±0.5%).
  • Nail Penetration Speed: 0.01 mm/s-100 mm/s, adjustable. 
    Higher speed of 200 mm/s can be supplied upon request
  • Nail Penetration Needles: (1) Φ3mm, L100mm, 30 pieces; (2) Φ5mm, L200mm, 20 pieces
  • Traverse Distance: Max. 500 mm (Accuracy≤±0.1mm)
  • Inner Chamber Size: W800*D800*H800mm (lager one can be customized)
  • Inner Chamber Material: SS304, enhanced thickness of 5mm
  • Voltage Collection: 0-60 V, ±0.2%F.S., speed: 100 Hz, 1 channel
  • Temperature Collection: 0-980 °C, ±1.0 °C, speed: 100 Hz, 8 channels
  • Pressure Sensor: 0.5-50 kN, 0.03% F.S. 
  • Data Collection: Position, force, speed, and 4 channel temperature, 1 channel voltage. Time-depends curves are displayed and output document with excel/csv. 
  • Safety Functions: Explosion-proof pressure release, smoke alarm and ventilation, lock chain, emergency stop, and so on.
  • Individual PC control with software

Testing Standard

  • IEC62133
  • UL1642
  • UN38.3
  • GB31241
  • MT/T 1051
Dimension
  • W1400 * D1280 * H2000 mm
Weight
  • ~2000 kg

References:

B. Mao, et al., Failure mechanism of the lithium ion battery during nail penetration, International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 2018, 122, 1103-1115

T. Ma, et al., Mechanics-morphologic coupling studies of commercialized lithium-ion batteries under nail penetration test, Journal of Power Sources, 2019, 437, 226928. 

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