ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERIES

TEST FIXTURES

As the global automotive industry trends towards electrification, new test methods and customized fixturing for battery testing applications are being developed, along with throughput and efficiency improvements for QC labs. Key variables for testing include throughput, efficiency, safety, and repeatability, all of which Instron takes into account with our dedicated EV battery fixturing.

Principle of Operation

Instron offers an assortment of suitable fixturing for numerous applications in the industry, ranging from raw materials through the internal components of a cell all the way up to testing full battery cells.

Key applications involve characterizing the tensile properties of current collector material, testing the welds in cells, and determining the adhesion of active material (electrodes) to the current collector. Whether your application requires tensile, puncture, compression, or peel testing, Instron offers solutions to optimize your R&D or QC lab.

Application Range

• Types of tests: Tension, compression, peel, puncture, etc.

• Types of materials: Metal foil, thin film, coated or adhered substrates, welded metal, etc.

Safety Advice

Review safety note on page 234