Bipolar Plate Engineering
Features
- Plate design analysis: manufacturability and economical series production assessed together.
- For those without a design, the idea is realised as a CAD model.
- Every production step analysed, from metal strip or coil to the finished plate.
- Line planning scaled to the intended production output.
- Why a metal plate: low weight, homogeneous electrical conductivity, high thermal conductivity, superior surface quality, easy forming, easy recycling.
Bipolar Plate Engineering
Specifications / Models
Machine concepts
On the basis of the following machine concepts we find the optimum solution for you:
Plate design analysis: The best plate for your requirements
At the beginning of every application is the design of your (bipolar) plate. To ensure that your plate can be successfully manufactured, we analyze your design regarding manufacturability and work with you to develop appropriate optimizations. At the same time we also consider those features for your plate that are crucial for economical series production. Alternatively, we may also implement your design idea as a CAD model on request. In this, you will benefit from our many years of expertise in the optimization of single and bipolar plates as well.
Process development: The best line for your plate
For your own production, we analyze all production steps - from the coil to the finished single or bipolar plate - and develop a scalable and future-proof line concept in consideration of your infrastructure. What makes our line technology special is our approach. Since the production of (bipolar) plates is especially subject to many variables, we take a very close look at your targets before designing our machines and solutions. What you want to achieve with the plate is the basis for our work. Therefore, we start with a well-founded analysis of the individual production steps, always considering the planned output. In the second step, we develop a scalable concept for your production lines that can grow with your requirements. This way, we offer you security for economical and sustainable production with regard to production, process, product and performance. Finally, when implementing your line technology, we take care of the optimal integration into your infrastructure and create the appropriate installation and assembly plan for you.
Why do we Use Metal for Single and Bipolar Plates?
At Graebener®, we deliberately focus on manufacturing technologies for metallic plates. In contrast to other materials, metal offers more advantages overall for the use of plates in fuel cells and electrolysers:
- Lighter weight
- Good recyclability
- Homogeneous electrical conductivity
- Good contact material
- High thermal conductivity
- High surface quality
- Good forming properties
- Mechanical stability/elasticity
Source: the manufacturer's product page
Product Description
Every project begins with the design of the bipolar plate. Graebener® analyses and develops your design for manufacturability and economical series production, and if you do not have a design yet, realises your idea as a CAD model. Every production step is examined, from the metal strip or coil through to the finished bipolar plate, and a scalable production line is planned around it.