Power on! New development: housing concept for prismatic or cylindrical battery cells

To be able to select suitable materials and constructions regarding fire resistance and venting, extensive tests are carried out depending on the cell format and cell volume. The various materials are subjected to a multi-stage test process, ranging from the Bunsen burner test, pyro and venting tests to the final, consistent battery cell test.

At POLYTEC, we draw on our many years of expertise in the production of complex, large-area components in the automotive sector when selecting materials and processes. Thus, we use both thermoset and thermoplastic fibre composites to meet the high demands of this new product category. Among other things, these materials offer an optimal balance between structural mechanical properties, weight and fire resistance. In addition, we strengthen our components by using so-called UD tapes, unidirectional, continuous fibre-reinforced composite layers made of plastic as well as glass or carbon fibre.