Specialist Thermal Interface Materials, Moving Heat Management Forward
Sika, your trusted partner for heat management in batteries
With the rising complexity of faster charging requirements and higher volumetric densities, it is important to have a partner in the market who can provide expert advice and innovative thermal interface materials to support next-generation batteries.
Thermal Management Basics
Thermally conductive adhesives are a key component when designing batteries. Cell to Pack formats along with Cell to Chassis both require additional strength and flexibility to ensure cells stay in place for the lifetime of the battery. In mobility applications where fast charging and crash resilience is required, finding the balance between strength and flexibility is a topic Sika experts can help with during the design and development stage. Engineering the correct adhesive with the correct level of thermal conductivity will provide greater efficiencies and ensure safety during operation.
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Modular batteries are still commonplace in the market, and they require the latest adhesive innovations for optimum performance and maximum safety. Thermally conductive gap fillers play a critical role in managing heat generated by battery cells, either during discharge / charge cycles or high use. The gap filler technologies available at Sika play a critical role in battery efficiency realizing the balance between high thermal conductivity, good electrical properties, flame retardant and easily dispensable. This allows for ease in manufacture and assurance during the product life cycle.
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Fire Protection Feature
Fire standards will differ whether you are building batteries for passenger cars, trucks, buses or stationary energy storage. Albeit there is a common theme. If a battery is subject to extreme temperatures, many cell chemistries will enter the thermal runaway stage. Once this happens, it is key to have active and passive fire protection methods in place. Sika offers a range of fire protection coatings that will protect battery infrastructure from the high temperatures generated by a thermal event.
Partner with Sika
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Our engineers can help measure both effective and bulk thermal properties of materials to assist your design process.From prototyping to full-scale production, Sika’s systems engineers are here to optimize performance and accelerate your time to market. As a trusted partner to the battery industry, Sika is driving innovation in thermal management and beyond. Let’s shape the future of battery manufacturing — reach out today and experience solutions that go beyond the expected.
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