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Product properties and process optimization in the battery industry

Deformation

Gentle handling of the electrodes and separators by reducing the dynamic and static forces on them by means of optimum dimensioning and distribution of the suction points. Proven lower surface pressure compared to other gripping principles such as elastomer suction cups or Bernoulli grippers.

Image 2: When using suction cups

Image 3: When using FLGR

Contamination

Suction surface made of special material PEEK (polyetherether ketone) minimizes mechanical abrasion and prevents chemical contamination. The high volume flow of gripper also removes particles from the electrode, which are then removed from the working area by exhausting the exhaust air.

Image 2: When using suction cups

Image 3: When using FLGR

Electrolyte Resistance

An important component in every battery is the electrolyte, which ensures the transport of ions between the electrodes. The complex system of solvent, conductive salt and additives can attack components that come into contact with it. Schmalz offers suction cups made of materials resistant to corrosion by electrolytes. Compared with suction cups made of other materials, it can be used for a long time, to improve the productivity and output of the line.

Cleanroom Suitability

Products of Schmalz can be used in mostly every cleanroom class. Together with high level institutes the products of Schmalz have been tested and certified. This certification is based on different regulations and official standards.

Cleanroom Classes     Schmalz Products*    
ISO 14644-1 Vacuum Suction Cups Special Grippers Gripping Systems Mounting Elements Vacuum Generators
ISO 1 PFYN, FSG, SGON SCG, FLGR (STGG)**   FSTIm  
ISO 2 FSGA   FM-SW FSTIm (with rotation lock)  
ISO 3 SGPN, SPF-ED        
ISO 4 FSGA-SI       SCPS/SCPSi, SCPSb
ISO 5          
ISO 6          
ISO 7-9 All products of Schmalz are compliant with cleanroom class ISO 7-9

*Vacuum components exemplarily tested by following the standard VDI-2083
**The FLGR series is a customized product and has received certification based on standardized STGG.

Cleanroom Classification and Standardization

      ISO 14644-1, JIS B 9920       FED-STD-209D equivalent
      Maximum particles /m³       Maximum particles /ft³
  0.1 µm 0.2 µm 0.3 µm 0.5 µm 1.0 µm 5.0 µm   0.5 µm
ISO 1 10 2 - - - -   -
ISO2 100 24 10 4 - -   -
ISO 3 1,000 237 102 35 8 -   1
ISO 4 10,000 2,370 1,020 352 83 -   10
ISO 5 100,000 23,700 10,200 3,520 832 29   100
ISO 6 1,000,000 237,000 102,000 35,200 8,320 293   1,000
ISO 7 - - - 352,000 83,200 2,930   10,000
ISO 8 - - - 3,520,000 832,000 29,300   100,000
ISO 9 - - - 35,200,000 8,320,000 293,000   1,000,000

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