ATOMFAIR AL-CLAD WAVE SPRINGS 15.4MM CR2032 RESEARCH GRADERESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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Important Note: Default accompanying accessories are made of 304 stainless steel. For accessories made of other materials, please email for customization.
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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The aluminum coating (5–10 μm, adhesion ≥5B) must remain intact to prevent substrate exposure in electrolyte environments. All handling and assembly must be performed in an inert atmosphere glovebox to maintain electrochemical compatibility and mechanical integrity.
- Coating integrity: The aluminum coating (5–10 μm, adhesion ≥5B) must not be scratched or delaminated to avoid exposing the stainless steel substrate to electrolyte.
- Dimensional precision: The spring's diameter and free height tolerances of ±0.02 mm must be respected to ensure uniform pressure distribution within the cell.
- Electrochemical stability: The spring has been verified to exhibit no side reactions within a voltage window of -0.5 V to 5.0 V, but operation outside this range may cause corrosion.
- Handling environment: All handling and assembly must be performed in an inert atmosphere glovebox to prevent oxidation and contamination.
- Mechanical loading: The spring is designed for 5–30 N force range; exceeding 30 N may cause permanent deformation and loss of contact pressure.
How does the spring force range of 5 N–30 N in the Al-Clad wave spring affect its performance with thin electrodes in CR2032 coin cells?
The spring force range of 5 N–30 N is optimized for thin electrodes and low-loading batteries, providing a large contact area and stable internal pressure. This trade-off balances sufficient electrical contact with minimal risk of damaging thin electrodes, as supported by the product's designation as a universal preferred choice for routine testing and thin electrodes.
Over what voltage range can the Al-Clad wave spring be used without introducing electrochemical side reactions?
The Al-Clad wave spring has been electrochemically verified to cause no side reactions within a voltage range of -0.5 V to 5.0 V. This makes it compatible with conventional lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and high-voltage battery systems, as stated in the rigorous electrochemical compatibility verification.
Does the Al-Clad wave spring require any special preparation before use in a glovebox for battery assembly?
No, the wave springs are shipped oil-free, burr-free, and impurity-free after 100% dimensional inspection, coating thickness verification, and spring force calibration. They can be used directly for battery assembly inside gloveboxes without additional cleaning or preparation.
The Atomfair Al-Clad Wave Springs (15.4 mm, CR2032) offer a durable aluminum-coated stainless steel spring with controlled force output (5–30 N) and long fatigue life (≥10,000 cycles), suitable for standardized coin cell assembly. However, their specific geometry limits compatibility to CR20 series cases and demands careful handling to preserve coating integrity.
Positive
- Aluminum-Clad Corrosion Protection and Low Contact Resistance: The 5–10 μm aluminum coating on stainless steel (adhesion ≥5B) provides electrochemical stability against side reactions within -0.5 V to 5.0 V, minimizing metal ion contamination and ensuring consistent contact resistance.
- Reliable Spring Performance for Consistent Cell Pressure: With a spring force range of 5–30 N and fatigue life exceeding 10,000 cycles, this wave spring maintains stable internal pressure across repeated compression, crucial for reproducibility in coin cell assembly.
Trade-offs
- Limited to CR20 Series Internal Dimensions: The 15.4 mm diameter and 1.1 mm free height are specifically designed for CR20 series coin cells (e.g., CR2032), restricting direct use in other cell formats without customization.
- Sensitivity to Coating Integrity During Handling: The aluminum coating, while robust, requires oil-free, burr-free, and impurity-free assembly environments (glovebox) to avoid damage or contamination that could compromise electrochemical performance.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD excl. heavy equipment). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).






