Lab Accessories & Consumables

ATOMFAIR Lab Accessories & Consumables covers manual assembly tools, cell packaging accessories, insulation and fixing components, testing fixtures, and basic measurement aids commonly used in battery R&D laboratories. These products support coin cells, pouch cells, cylindrical cells, solid-state batteries, and in-situ electrochemical testing workflows, helping researchers complete key steps from sample preparation and case assembly to tab sealing, insulation, fixing, and test connection.

Many battery laboratory processes do not require large automated equipment. Instead, they are completed with manual tools, standardized fixtures, and consistent consumables. Coin cell crimping, pouch cell packaging, electrode punching, solid electrolyte pellet pressing, cell fixing, tab insulation, test clamping, and thickness measurement can all affect sample consistency, contact stability, and test reliability.

Product selection should be based on cell format, experimental workflow, material system, and testing objective. Consumables should be checked by material grade, size, thickness, coating, electrolyte resistance, and package quantity. Tools and fixtures should be selected by manual operation convenience, pressure range, compatible sample size, insulation structure, contact resistance, temperature tolerance, and glovebox compatibility.

Show More Manual Lab Tools, Cell Packaging Accessories & Insulation Components

I. Product Families by Laboratory Use

Use Area Covered Products Typical Applications Key Selection Factors
Manual Assembly Tools Coin cell crimpers, manual pellet presses, electrode punches, thickness gauges, pressure sensors Coin cell assembly, electrode sampling, powder pressing, basic dimensional inspection Operation method, pressure range, punching diameter, measurement accuracy, glovebox compatibility
Coin Cell Consumables CR2032/CR2025/CR2016 cases, springs, spacers, insulating gaskets, coated cell cases Lithium-ion, sodium-ion, lithium-air, high-voltage, and specialty coin cell research Case size, material grade, coating type, spacer thickness, spring force
Cell Packaging Accessories Aluminum laminated film, battery tabs, tab sealant film, sealing film, sealing tape, cylindrical case kits Pouch cell, cylindrical cell, and laboratory cell packaging Film thickness, heat-seal strength, tab material, adhesive compatibility, packaging size
Insulation & Fixing Accessories PI/PET insulating tapes, PP/PTFE/PE gaskets, insulating sleeves, fixing clips, positioning sheets Tab insulation, electrode edge protection, cell positioning, test fixing Insulation performance, temperature resistance, electrolyte resistance, thickness, bonding or fixing method
Pouch Cell Fixtures Acrylic, PP, aluminum alloy, carbon steel, and stainless steel pouch cell test fixtures Pouch cell cycling, pressure control, swelling evaluation Working pressure, layer count, compatible cell thickness, pressure sensor option
Solid-State Battery Molds PEEK insulated molds, constant-pressure molds, solid-state battery test fixtures, pellet pressing dies Solid electrolyte pellet pressing, interface pressure testing, solid-state cell assembly Sample diameter, pressure range, insulation structure, temperature limit, contact surface flatness
Electrochemical Test Accessories Swagelok two-electrode and three-electrode cells, in-situ Raman cells, microscopy fixtures, test clamps Mechanism research, in-situ characterization, three-electrode testing, battery test connection Electrode configuration, body material, sealing method, window design, test cable compatibility

II. Manual Tools & Sample Preparation Accessories

Many products in this category are suitable for direct manual operation by laboratory users, including electrode punching, coin cell crimping, powder pressing, sample thickness measurement, and cell clamping. For small-batch R&D work, manual tools reduce equipment investment while allowing fast adjustment of experimental conditions.

Tool Type Common Products Use Scenario
Electrode Punching Tools Handheld electrode punches, circular disc cutters, electrode sampling punches Punching coated electrodes into required sizes for coin cells or test samples
Pellet Pressing Tools Manual powder pellet presses, micro pellet presses, solid electrolyte pressing dies Powder samples, solid electrolyte pellets, XRF/XRD sample preparation
Crimping Tools Manual or compact coin cell crimpers Laboratory assembly of CR series coin cells
Measurement Tools Digital thickness gauges, pressure sensors, displacement measurement accessories Monitoring electrode thickness, separator thickness, cell swelling, or fixture pressure
Fixing Tools Cell fixing clips, test fixtures, positioning sheets, sample clamps Cell testing, pouch cell clamping, tab connection, and sample positioning

III. Cell Packaging Accessories

Cell packaging accessories are used to assemble the battery case, tabs, sealing layers, and internal structural components. Packaging quality directly affects cell sealing, short-circuit risk, electrolyte retention, and long-term test stability.

Packaging Accessory Common Specifications or Materials Main Use
Aluminum Laminated Film 86 μm, 91 μm, 113 μm, and other thickness options Outer packaging for pouch cells, providing barrier performance and heat-sealable structure
Battery Tabs Aluminum tabs, nickel tabs, nickel-plated copper tabs Positive and negative current output for external testing or packaged cell structures
Tab Sealant Film / Tab Sealing Layer Black sealant, white sealant, electrolyte-resistant heat-sealing materials Sealing and insulation at the interface between battery tabs and aluminum laminated film
Cylindrical Case Kits 18650, 21700, 26650, 4680, and other formats Laboratory cylindrical cell assembly and structural validation
Coin Cell Cases CR2032, CR2025, CR2016, LR41, and other formats Coin cell assembly and material screening experiments
Sealing Rings & Insulating Rings PP, PE, PTFE, and related insulating materials Preventing internal short circuits while assisting sealing and positioning

IV. Insulation & Fixing Accessories

Insulation and fixing accessories help prevent unintended contact between electrodes, tabs, cases, and test terminals, while keeping the cell stable during packaging, testing, and handling. These components are especially important for pouch cells, solid-state batteries, and three-electrode test structures.

Accessory Type Common Materials Function
PI Insulating Tape Polyimide Tab insulation, electrode edge protection, and fixing under elevated-temperature conditions
PET Insulating Tape Polyester film Insulating wrap and marking fixation in routine battery assembly
PP/PTFE/PE Gaskets Polypropylene, polytetrafluoroethylene, polyethylene Internal insulation separation for coin cells, fixtures, or test cells
Insulating Sleeves Heat-shrink tubing, PTFE tubing, PE tubing, and related options Insulation protection for cables, tabs, or exposed metal connection areas
Fixing Clips & Positioning Sheets PEEK, PP, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, and related materials Sample positioning, pouch cell fixing, tab clamping, and test connection
Edge Protection Tape PI, PET, or electrolyte-resistant tape Reducing short-circuit risk or abnormal local contact caused by electrode edge burrs

V. Selection Paths for Coin, Pouch, Cylindrical & Solid-State Cells

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Coin Cell Assembly CR2032/CR2025 cases, spacers, springs, electrode punch, coin cell crimper Coated cases, perforated cases, Kapton-window cases, insulating gaskets, disassembly tools
Pouch Cell Packaging Aluminum laminated film, battery tabs, tab sealant film, pouch cell fixture, thickness gauge Sealing tape, tab positioning clips, pressure sensors, swelling test fixtures
Cylindrical Cell Experiments 18650/21700/26650/4680 case kits Caps, sealing rings, insulating rings, tab connectors, test fixtures
Solid-State Battery Research PEEK insulated molds, constant-pressure fixtures, pressing dies, solid-state test cells Raman-compatible fixtures, high-temperature fixtures, three-electrode fixtures, pressure monitoring accessories
Electrochemical Mechanism Testing Swagelok test cells, two-electrode or three-electrode fixtures, test clamps In-situ Raman cells, microscopy fixtures, reference electrode connection accessories

FAQ

1. Is this category mainly for consumables or tools?

This category includes both consumables and tools, but its core focus is manual battery lab assembly tools, packaging accessories, insulation and fixing components, and testing aids. Consumables are used for cell assembly, while tools and fixtures support crimping, punching, fixing, measuring, and connection.

2. What are typical cell packaging accessories?

Typical cell packaging accessories include aluminum laminated film, battery tabs, tab sealant film, sealing film, sealing tape, coin cell cases, cylindrical cell cases, sealing rings, insulating rings, and related positioning accessories.

3. What is the role of insulation and fixing accessories in battery experiments?

Insulation and fixing accessories help prevent short circuits between electrodes, tabs, cases, and test terminals, while keeping samples stable during packaging, testing, and handling. Common products include PI tape, PET tape, PP/PTFE gaskets, insulating sleeves, fixing clips, and positioning sheets.

4. How should I choose coin cell cases and internal accessories?

Confirm the case format, material, coating type, spacer thickness, spring type, and electrode stack thickness. For high-voltage, corrosive, or in-situ testing systems, Au-coated, Al-clad, Ti-coated, Ni-coated, TiN-coated, perforated, or window-type cases may be considered.

5. What should be checked when packaging pouch cells?

Key factors include aluminum laminated film thickness, heat-sealing behavior, tab material, tab sealant compatibility, sealing area positioning, and pouch fixture pressure control. If swelling needs to be monitored during testing, choose fixtures with pressure sensors or displacement monitoring options.

6. Which laboratory scenarios are suitable for manual tools?

Manual tools are suitable for university laboratories, R&D laboratories, small-batch sample preparation, and early process validation. They are commonly used for electrode punching, coin cell crimping, powder pressing, solid electrolyte pellet preparation, thickness measurement, and sample fixing.

7. How should solid-state battery molds and fixtures be selected?

Select by sample diameter, pressure range, insulation structure, temperature limit, and contact surface flatness. Solid-state batteries are sensitive to interface pressure and pressure uniformity, so mold structure, insulation materials, and contact surface quality are all important.

8. Are test connection accessories suitable for this category?

Yes. Test clamps, alligator clips, Kelvin clips, four-wire cables, pouch tab clips, and adapter leads are common battery laboratory accessories that complete the workflow from cell assembly to electrochemical testing.

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