Battery Distribution Box Sealing Cover
Today, various methods are used to seal battery cases and covers, including polyurethane foam-in-place gasketing, tall urethane beads and self-expanding foam. Another automated dispensing process uses thermal-interface material (TIM), also known as gap filler. Battery sealing in hybrid and electric vehicles (H&EVs) is essential to maintain battery integrity and so eliminate safety issues and maximize product lifetime. While there may be concerns about the ingress of moisture or dirt, there are also issues over venting gasses and preventing electromagnetic interference. Article originally appeared in the August 2023 edition of SME Manufacturing Engineering Magazine The need to focus more attention on EV battery manufacturing quality has become increasingly important with the growing popularity of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles.
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