Thin Glass Grippers STGG
- Suction area: 100 x 55 mm and 170 x 105 mm
- Material suction area: PEEK
- Suction rate: 31 to 235 l/min
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Industry Solutions Battery
Products and Solutions for the Production of Li-Ion Batteries
The rapidly growing share of electric vehicles is leading to a very high demand for lithium-ion batteries. In order to meet the demand for long ranges, the quality and performance requirements for batteries and their production processes are also constantly increasing. Vacuum components from Schmalz meet the high demands of the industry and are used in automated cell production and module assembly. In addition to automation technology, Schmalz also offers vacuum lifters and crane systems for the ergonomic and safe handling of heavy battery modules.
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Cell production
Handling of electrodes and separators in cell production
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Module Assembly Pouch Cells
Handling of pouch cells in module assembly
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Module Assembly Cylindrical Cells
Handling of cylindrical cells in module assembly
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Pack Assembly
Handling of battery modules in the pack assembly
Cell production
Cell production
Requirements for Vacuum Technology
Highly dynamic Pick & Place
- Special gripper STGG for fast and precise Pick & Place of thin electrodes and separators
- Increased productivity through fastest handling with highest position accuracy
Gentle gripping
- Gripper Vacuum generator for high volume flow and gentle vacuum
- Full-surface gripping of the films for minimum surface pressure with high lateral force
Contamination-free handling
- High volume flow prevents particle residues on the electrodes
- Special gripper with pneumatic vacuum generation for use in clean rooms
Safe electrostatic discharge
- Flow gripper with ESD-compliant contact surfaces for discharging electrostatic charge
- Reliable stacking and destacking of thinnest separators
Product recommendations for Cell production
Flow Grippers SCG
- Suction rate: 270 l/min to 650 l/min
- Diameter suction plate: 20 mm to 50 mm
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Floating Suction Cups SBS
- Diameter: 10 to 120 mm
- Holding force: 1.4 to 104.0 N
- Rubber buffer on the bottom side of the suction cup
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- EFFICIENT
Vacuum Blowers SB
- Suction rate from 75 m³/h to 1,250 m³/h
- Max. vacuum: 40 %
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Module Assembly Pouch Cells
Module Assembly Pouch Cells
Requirements for Vacuum Technology
Format flexible gripper solutions
- Individually configurable gripper SLG for workpiece-specific design
- Internal or external vacuum generators for versatile use
Deformation-free gripping
- Structured vacuum cups SFF and SFB1 for gripping without deep drawing
- Vacuum generator with eco nozzle technology and gentle vacuum
Electrolyte-resistant suction cups
- Chemical-resistant suction materials FPM and EPDM
- Increased productivity due to long service life of the suction cups
Safe and intelligent solutions
- Vacuum generators with air-saving function maintain the vacuum in case of power failure
- Customer-specific function integration, e.g. redundant vacuum generation or workpiece recognition
Product recommendations for Module Assembly Pouch Cells
Suction Cups SFF / SFB1
- Suction area (Ø) from 10 mm to 40 mm
- Material: SI, EPDM, HT1, NBR-ESD
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Vacuum End Effectors VEE
- Modular system for simple design of vacuum end effectors
- Design via online configurator
- Lift capacity max. 2 kg
- Handling of workpieces in packaging processes
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Spring Plungers FSTIm
- Modular suction cup connection
- Stroke: 5 to 20 mm
- Internal damping spring
- With and without anti-rotation guard
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Compact Ejectors SCPMb / SCPMc / SCPMi
- Suction capacity up to 28 l/min
- Max. vacuum: 92 %
- Main body made of plastics
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Module Assembly Cylindrical Cells
Module Assembly Cylindrical Cells
Requirements for Vacuum Technology
Configurable grippers
- Grippers are configured depending on cell diameter, number (up to 24 round cells) and arrangement
- Individual gripper solution possible from batch size one using the latest 3D printing technology
Integrated vacuum generation
- High flow rate for fast evacuation and short cycle times
- Ejector module with safety valve for maintaining vacuum in case of power failure
Secure gripping
- Magnetic gripper with high holding forces for handling battery cells in steel housings
- Holding elements for the longitudinal gripping of round cells
Gripping directly on the battery terminals
- HT1 suction cup material for gripping the terminals without leaving marks
- Vacuum suction cup as insulator for charged cells
Product recommendations for Module Assembly Cylindrical Cells
Magnetic Grippers SGM-SV-BY
- Diameter: 46 mm
- Handling of round battery cells with a diameter of 46 mm
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Bellows Suction Cups FSGA (1.5 Folds)
- Diameter: 2 to 78 mm
- Material: HT1, NBR, NBR-ESD, NK, SI, SI-CO, SI-MD, SI-HD
- Connection nipple plugged into elastomer part
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Vacuum End Effectors VEE
- Modular system for simple design of vacuum end effectors
- Design via online configurator
- Lift capacity max. 2 kg
- Handling of workpieces in packaging processes
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Spring Plungers FSTIm
- Modular suction cup connection
- Stroke: 5 to 20 mm
- Internal damping spring
- With and without anti-rotation guard
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Pack Assembly
Pack Assembly
Requirements for Vacuum Technology
Secure gripping
- Large-area gripper for safe handling of large structured housing parts, even with cutouts
- High holding forces for heavy workpieces
Flexible configuration
- Size of the gripper can be selected depending on the workpiece
- Vacuum suction cups for long maintenance intervals or sealing foam for handling heavily structured surfaces
Precise handling
- Intuitive lowering and lifting of the load via the central one-finger control.
- Quick-change adapter for fast, tool-free gripper change.
Ergonomic and safe handling
- Ergonomic and easy handling for goods up to 50 kg
- Optionally with Safety+. Particularly safe due to two-hand operation for removal. Adjustable, reduced lowering speed, e.g. for sensitive components
Product recommendations for Pack Assembly
Area Gripping Systems FQE
- Integrated pneumatic vacuum generator or connection for external vacuum generation
- Sealing element: Sealing foam or suction cups
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Area Gripping Systems FMP
- Connection for external vacuum generation
- Sealing element: Sealing foam or suction cups
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Vacuum Tube Lifters JumboFlex Generation 2
- JumboFlex for ergonomic one-hand operation for fast movement sequences
- Configurable lifting unit, operator handle, vacuum gripper and vacuum generator
- Intuitive two-button control for up/down control, also available with proven one-button control on request
- For workpieces up to 50 kg
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Aluminum Bridge Cranes
- Modular crane system for flexible and cost-effective assembly of individual crane solutions
- Installation on ceiling or portal construction
- Particularly suitable for large workspaces
- Lift capacity up to 1,200 kg
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Product properties and process optimization in the battery industry
More information on deformation, contamination, electrolyte resistance, cleanroom suitability and cleanroom classification and standardization.
Schmalz Connect
Quick to integrate, fully networked, constantly monitored. Our Industry 4.0 range for the digital factory.
Electro Static Discharge (ESD)
Static charges and discharges cause various problems such as damage to the electrode material, adhesion of the separator foils to the gripper and adhesion of foreign particles as well.