What’s inside EV batteries matters
SHOKLESS™ systems can help support more consistent performance and a longer service life
As the shift to electric vehicles (EV) accelerates, automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and battery producers are working hard to bring battery-powered cars to market that charge faster and drive further. Key to delivering this goal is sourcing innovative materials that can help enhance the durability, quality and performance of key components such as cylindrical lithium-ion based battery packs.
SHOKLESS™ polyurethane encapsulation foam systems have been developed to support next-generation EV efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Recently selected by a leading automotive manufacturer for use in the batteries powering its’ EV platform, SHOKLESS™ systems offer a compelling mix of mechanical and thermal characteristics that can aid more consistent battery performance and a longer service life.
Providing advanced structural support, impact resistance and vibration dampening capabilities alongside heat management properties, SHOKLESS™ systems can help automotive manufacturers facilitate changes to the design and configuration of battery cells in a pack to achieve better energy efficiency. Filling the spaces inside battery packs, around individual cells, SHOKLESS™ systems cure quickly, forming a solid protective polyurethane foam. With sensitive components safely encapsulated, their ability to withstand temperature fluctuations, shocks and vibrations can be enhanced – helping battery manufacturers and OEMs deliver packs with enhanced durability, safety and long-term reliability.
SHOKLESS™ systems also offer manufacturing advantages. Optimized for use in high-throughput, automated battery production environments, the resins can be dispensed quickly and have a wide processing window for extra handling flexibility.
Diane Langer, Technology Lead at Huntsman Polyurethanes, said: “Battery innovation is at the heart of electric mobility. We are proud to have delivered an encapsulation solution that meets the stringent performance and processing requirements of one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers – and to be supporting the electric vehicle industry as it accelerates at pace.”
Huntsman currently offers three SHOKLESS™ encapsulation products, at different densities.
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