Battery Electrode Coating Cost: Balancing Quality and Affordability
In the highly competitive battery industry, battery electrode coating cost is a crucial factor that significantly impacts the overall cost, performance, and market competitiveness of batteries. As the demand for batteries in electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems, and portable electronics continues to soar, manufacturers are constantly seeking ways to optimize battery electrode coating cost without compromising on quality.
Lankwitzer, a leading company in the battery coating sector, has been making remarkable strides in addressing the issue of battery electrode coating cost. At a recent industry summit on battery technology, Lankwitzer’s experts presented their latest research and development achievements in electrode coating technologies. They emphasized the company’s commitment to providing cost - effective solutions that meet the stringent requirements of various battery applications.
Lankwitzer’s Evoprotect455UV series serves as a prime example of its efforts in optimizing battery electrode coating cost. Evoprotect455UV (UE55 - 0500/0), which took three years to develop and entered production in 2018, has been widely adopted on 24 cell - coating production lines in Germany and China. With a production volume exceeding 4,000 tons and an initial operation pass rate of over 98%, it has coated more than 500 million battery cells. This large - scale application not only showcases the reliability of the product but also contributes to cost reduction through economies of scale.
Another product, Evoprotect455UV (UE55 - 0500/7), developed in 2023, was specifically tailored for the Chinese market. Despite undergoing 1,000 hours of 85/85 aging tests, it still meets customized customer requirements. This product features excellent performance parameters such as a shear strength of over 12mpa, low curing energy, an insulation withstand voltage of more than 6kvdc, and a dielectric strength of over 150kv/mm. The low curing energy of this coating significantly reduces the energy consumption during the manufacturing process, thereby lowering the overall battery electrode coating cost.
Lankwitzer’s battery electrode coatings also excel in recycling performance. With a comprehensive utilization rate of up to 95%, these coatings minimize waste, which in turn reduces material costs. The company’s Shanghai Testing Center, equipped with a full - process spraying line, enables customized spraying services. This eliminates the need for customers to invest in building their own UV spraying trial - production lines, saving both time and money.
In the EV industry, Lankwitzer’s customized electrode coatings have proven to be cost - effective. In a collaboration with a well - known automaker, Lankwitzer’s coatings enabled the battery module to maintain a capacity retention rate of over 85% after 5,000 charge - discharge cycles. This extended lifespan of the battery reduces the long - term cost for EV manufacturers and end - users.
Moreover, Lankwitzer’s commitment to environmental sustainability aligns with cost - saving objectives. Its 100% solid - content, VOC - free coatings not only contribute to a cleaner environment but also reduce the need for costly environmental protection measures during production.
By continuously innovating and optimizing its battery electrode coating technologies, Lankwitzer has provided coatings for over 450 million commercial battery cells. These cells are installed in more than 2 million electric vehicles and plug - in hybrid vehicles, reaching global markets. As the battery industry continues to evolve, Lankwitzer’s approach to balancing battery electrode coating cost and quality will continue to drive the industry forward.