From processing raw materials to producing the finished product, there are many valuable, premium-grade powders involved in the battery manufacturing industry.
Investing in quality equipment for process lines is essential - but any machinery is only as good as the flexible connection system that links the processes together.
Powders like lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide are extremely fine (10µ) and they present a real challenge for traditional clamped flexible connections to contain.
Even the best-fitting flexible sleeve clamped on the outside of a pipe will have small crevices that allow dust particles to escape, especially if the process operates under any sort of pneumatic pressure.
Leakage is often accentuated on vibratory equipment like sifters.
Unlike traditional clamp and sleeve connections, the BFM® fitting system seals from the inside of the pipe so they’re 100% dustproof. This means there is no product lost from the process and no dust can escape into the factory environment. And because they seal from the inside, any increase in pressure actually improves the seal.
The fine powders used in battery manufacturing pose a significant health and safety risk for staff if they are allowed to escape into the factory environment. Not only do the fine dust particles present a risk for creating secondary explosions (see below) but they can pose serious health risks if breathed in through the air in the plant.
Keeping your plant hygienic and 100% dust-free is virtually impossible with traditional connectors.
BFM® fitting is used extensively by global battery industry manufacturers because they can be relied upon to provide a perfect seal to help keep their factory clean and protect the health and safety of their staff.
Our products are also safer to install and replace, with no tools required for our standard range of connectors. This reduces the risk of injuries to workers' hands.
BFM® is often used in battery manufacturing plants due to the safety, quality and efficiency required.
Unfortunately, due to privacy and competition constraints in the battery industry, we are often not able to showcase examples.
We are well versed with the complexities of the processing and are happy to talk through your requirements and how BFM® has been used to improve battery manufacturing across the world.
Lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide is the technical name for the powder inside rechargeable lithium batteries, and it is being produced in increasing quantities due to a rapidly growing global electric-vehicle market.
A major lithium powder manufacturer in Korea had challenges with this extremely fine (10μ) powder leaking throughout their production area, as well as time-consuming connector fitting during product changeovers and cleaning.
Then, they replaced their traditional hose-clamped connections with BFM® fitting, and they have seen significant improvements in changeover turn-around speed and retention of valuable product.
Dust is contained so healthier environment for staff. Connectors are also safer to install and replace so less risk of injury.
No crevices to collect product so no build-up or contamination risk. Superior seal means there's no dust leakage at transitions.
Have a wide range of products that conform to important global standards such as 3A, USDA, FDA, EC & ATEX.
Less clean-ups and replacements plus faster, easier changeovers.
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