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ECS-SS Heat Press Formation Machine (L120*W80 mm, Same-Side Tabs) for Pouch Cells, ESSPCHPFM

ECS-SS Heat Press Formation Machine (L120*W80 mm, Same-Side Tabs) for Pouch Cells, ESSPCHPFM

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the Heat Press Formation Machine (also known as a Hot Press Formation Fixture) is used during the most critical stage of the battery's "birth": the initial charging (Formation). Heat press formation applies simultaneous temperature and mechanical pressure to the cell face. This ensures the Solid Electrolyte Interphase (SEI) layer forms uniformly, which is the "secret sauce" for long cycle life and high safety.

During the first charge, lithium ions react with the electrolyte to form the SEI layer on the anode. Using a heat press offers three distinct advantages: (1) Uniform SEI Formation: Pressure ensures the electrode layers are perfectly flat and in intimate contact, preventing "islands" of uneven SEI that can lead to lithium plating (dendrites). (2) Gas Management: Pressure forces the gases generated during the SEI reaction (like CO2, H2, and C2H4) into the "gas bag" or "side pocket" of the pouch, preventing bubbles from getting trapped between the electrode layers. (3) Improved Wetting: The heat reduces the viscosity of the electrolyte, helping it penetrates deep into the nanopores of the electrodes.


Part Number
  • ESSPCHPFM8H
  • ESSPCHPFM16H 
  • ESSPCHPFM32H 
  • ESSPCHPFM64H
Power
  • AC220V±10%, single phase, 50/60Hz, 1000 W
  • AC220V±10%, single phase, 50/60Hz, 2000 W
  • AC220V±10%, single phase, 50/60Hz, 2500 W
  • AC220V±10%, single phase, 50/60Hz, 3500 W

Working Pressure


  • 20~1000kg, ±5kg
  • 20~2000kg, ±5kg
  • 20~2000kg, ±5kg
  • 20~2000kg, ±5kg
Heating Temperature
  • 10-90 °C, ± 3 °C
  • Heating Rate: 80°C in 30 min
  • 10-90 °C, ± 3 °C
  • Heating Rate: 80°C in 30 min
  • 10-90 °C, ± 3 °C
  • Heating Rate: 80°C in 30 min
  • 10-90 °C, ± 3 °C
  • Heating Rate: 80°C in 30 min
Gas Pressure
  • 0.25-0.8 MPa
  • 0.25-0.8 MPa
  • 0.25-0.8 MPa
  • 0.25-0.8 MPa
Acceptable Pouch Cell Size
  • L: 40-120mm, W: 40-80mm (Tabs at the same side)
  • Max. 8 cells

     

  • L: 40-120mm, W: 40-80mm (Tabs at the same side)
  • Max. 16 cells

 

  • L: 40-120mm, W: 40-80mm (Tabs at the same side)
  • Max. 32 cells
     
  • L: 40-120mm, W: 40-80mm (Tabs at the same side)
  • Max. 64 cells

   

Battery Analyzer (Optional)
  • A battery analyzer with 8 channels is required for synchronous operation.
  • The integration of battery analyzer with the heat press can be supplied upon request. 

           

  • Two battery analyzers (16 channels in total) are required for synchronous operation.
  • The integration of battery analyzer with the heat press can be supplied upon request. 
  • Four battery analyzers (32 channels in total) are required for synchronous operation.
  • The integration of battery analyzer with the heat press can be supplied upon request.
  • Eight battery analyzers (64 channels in total) are required for synchronous operation.
  • The integration of battery analyzer with the heat press can be supplied upon request.
Gas Pressure Source (Optional)
  • A gas compressor (EUQOFGC) is required for pneumatic operation. 

         

  • A gas compressor (EUQOFGC) is required for pneumatic operation.

  • A gas compressor (EUQOFGC) is required for pneumatic operation.

       

  • A gas compressor (EUQOFGC) is required for pneumatic operation.

         

Certificate
  • CE certified
  • UL and CAS certification can be supplied upon request with additional cost. 
  • CE certified
  • UL and CAS certification can be supplied upon request with additional cost. 
  • CE certified
  • UL and CAS certification can be supplied upon request with additional cost. 
  • CE certified
  • UL and CAS certification can be supplied upon request with additional cost. 
Dimension
  • L860 * W600 * H600 mm
  • L1150 * W600 * H700 mm
  • L1650 * W700 * H1600 mm
  • L1650 * W1200 * H600 mm
Weight
  • ~135 kg
  • ~150 kg
  • ~250 kg
  • ~350 kg

 

References:

H. H. Heimes, et al., The Effects of Mechanical and Thermal Loads during Lithium-Ion Pouch Cell Formation and Their Impacts on Process Time, Energy Technology, 2020, 8, 1900118

C. Bommier, et al., Operando Acoustic Monitoring of SEI Formation and Long-Term Cycling in NMC/SiGr Composite Pouch Cells, J. Electrochem. Soc., 2020, 167, 020517.

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