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April 12,2024.

Battery Calendering Production Process Workflow

 

1. Raw Material Preparation:

Positive and Negative Electrode Materials: To initiate the process, positive and negative electrode materials are prepared in a slurry form. Positive electrodes may include materials such as lithium cobalt oxide, while negative calendering machine for electrode could involve graphite or other lithium-ion storage materials.

 

Conductive Additives and Binders: Conductive additives and binders are added to the positive and negative electrode materials to enhance conductivity and maintain the stability of the battery's internal structure.

 

2. Slurry Mixing:

The positive and negative electrode Calendering Machine are mixed with conductive additives and binders to form a battery slurry.


3. Coating of the Slurry:

The battery slurry is coated onto current collectors, typically made of conductive materials such as copper foil (positive electrode) and aluminum foil (negative electrode).


4. Pre-calendering Treatment:

Prior to entering the calendering machine, some pre-treatment steps are undertaken, such as ensuring the appropriate temperature and humidity conditions to ensure optimal calendering results.


5. Battery Calendering Machine Process:

The slurry-coated current collectors pass through the battery calendering machine, typically consisting of a series of rollers.

Mechanical Calendering: Through the mechanical action of the machine, the positive and negative electrode materials undergo multiple compressions via the rollers, gradually forming a uniform and dense structure.

Temperature and Humidity Adjustment: Some production lines may adjust temperature and humidity within the calendering machine to better control the calendering process.

 

6. Cutting and Stacking:

The calendered positive and negative electrode sheets are cut using a cutting machine to obtain the desired dimensions.

The positive and negative electrode sheets are stacked to assemble the battery's structure.


7. Battery Assembly:

Assembly of additional components, such as separators and electrolyte, to complete the battery.


8. Charging and Testing:

Initial charging is performed, and the battery undergoes performance testing to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.


9. Final Inspection and Packaging:

Comprehensive inspection of the final product, including visual inspection and performance testing.

The batteries are then packaged and prepared for shipment to the market.

This production flow is a general overview, and the actual battery calendering production process may vary based on the manufacturer, battery type, and scale of production.