Description
ATOMFAIR® HST-492 HOT PRESS SHAPING & SHORT CIRCUIT TESTERRESEARCH GRADE MATERIAL
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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The Atomfair-HST-492 requires strict adherence to electrical, thermal, and pneumatic limits to ensure safe operation. Storage and operation must comply with specified voltage, pressure, and temperature ranges.
- Electrical Safety: Operate only with AC 220V/50Hz power supply and do not exceed maximum test DC voltage of 500V or leakage current of 50 μA.
- Thermal Management: Heating temperature must be controlled within room temperature to 130°C with ±4°C accuracy to prevent overheating and maintain cell integrity.
- Pressure Limits: Working pressure must not exceed 900 kg and air supply pressure should be maintained between 0.5 and 0.8 MPa.
- Mechanical Clearance: Cell dimensions must not exceed L350×W280×H70 mm to fit within the working distance of 0–80 mm.
- Safety Interlocks: Light curtain must be operational and unobstructed during automatic cycles to prevent injury.
Follow these steps to safely initialize and operate the hot press shaping and short circuit tester. Ensure all safety interlocks are engaged before proceeding.
Required Equipment: Heating Platen, Pressure Regulator, Short Circuit Test Module, Safety Light Curtain
- Connect power and air supply
Connect the device to AC 220V/50Hz power and compressed air supply at 0.5–0.8 MPa. - Configure test parameters
Set desired heating temperature within room temperature to 130°C and working pressure up to 900 kg via the LCD controller. - Load the pouch cell
Place the pouch battery cell onto the heating platen within the working area, ensuring it does not exceed the maximum cell size. - Engage safety light curtain
Verify that the safety light curtain is clear and activated to prevent accidental operation. - Initiate hot press cycle
Select automatic or manual mode and start the hot press shaping process to apply heat and pressure for the set duration. - Perform short circuit test
Apply test DC voltage up to 500V and monitor leakage current; the alarm will trigger if it exceeds 50 μA. - Unload the cell
Wait for the cycle to complete and the platens to cool, then remove the shaped battery cell for inspection.
How does the temperature accuracy of ±4 °C affect the hot press uniformity for pouch battery cells with varying electrolyte chemistries?
The ±4 °C accuracy ensures consistent thermal profiles across the heating platens, directly impacting cell thickness uniformity and elasticity reduction. The adjustable heating range from room temperature to 130 °C accommodates various electrolyte systems, but the ±4 °C tolerance may require tighter process control for chemistries with narrow thermal windows to avoid localized over- or under-heating.
What are the maximum pouch cell dimensions that can be processed in this single-station tester, and how does the working distance limit accommodate electrode stack variations?
The maximum cell size is L350 × W280 × H70 mm, and the working distance is 0–80 mm. This accommodates most standard pouch cells, but cells thicker than 70 mm cannot be tested. The adjustable working distance provides flexibility for different electrode stack heights; however, the parallelism of the single-station design must be verified to avoid uneven pressure distribution.
What are the air pressure and electrical requirements for installing this tester, and how does the light curtain safety protection function during operation?
The tester requires 0.5–0.8 MPa compressed air and AC 220V/50Hz with 2 kW power. The light curtain safety protection automatically stops operation if the operator’s hand or object enters the hazardous area, preventing crushing injuries. Additionally, the automatic short-circuit alarm and insulation resistance test up to 199 MΩ add layers of safety during micro short-circuit testing.
The Atomfair-HST-492 combines hot press shaping and short-circuit testing into a single station for pouch battery cells, enabling uniformity and safety checks in one workflow. Its ±4°C temperature accuracy and reliance on compressed air at 0.5–0.8 MPa represent genuine infrastructure and process tolerance limitations for precision applications.
Positive
- Integrated forming and testing: Combines heating, pressing, and short-circuit testing in one unit, reducing cell handling and improving process flow for pouch battery production.
- Precision short-circuit detection: Includes insulation resistance testing up to 199 MΩ and automatic short-circuit alarm, enabling reliable detection of micro-shorts to enhance cell safety.
Trade-offs
- Moderate temperature accuracy: Temperature control is specified at ±4°C, which may not satisfy processes requiring tighter thermal uniformity for advanced electrode chemistries or high-precision forming.
- Compressed air dependency: Requires a compressed air supply at 0.5–0.8 MPa and 2 kW electrical input, adding infrastructure demands that may not be standard in all laboratory settings.
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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). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).
