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Battery Powder Management Solutions Explored

In this video series, we explore ways to address powder-handling challenges typically seen in the battery industry and showcase innovative equipment designed for the industry.

Led by our in-house battery expert, Richard Lockwood, each session draws on the vast experience of Matcon's skilled engineers. These insights are designed to enhance production processes and boost battery performance through effective powder management strategies.

The Matcon System and the Advantages of IBCs for Powder Handling

See how the Matcon system addresses common powder-handling problems in battery manufacturing and creates effective production solutions. 

Processing Solvent-Free Electrode Powders with High Shear Blending

Discover how our High-Shear blending technology transforms an IBC from a transport vessel into a versatile processing solution and promotes powder fibrillization. 

The Pilot Scale Blender
and Its Benefits for Proof of Concept

Discover how this innovative equipment can optimize your processes before scaling up. Fitted with High-Shear and the Cone Valve technology, you can test all aspects of the Matcon offering. 

Efficient Solutions for Hot Powder Management 

Engineered to accommodate up to 200°C, this advanced system allows manufactures to collect and process hot powders, eliminating the need for extensive cooling mechanisms.

Solutions for Competitive Battery Powder Materials

As the battery industry advances, our technology evolves to meet demands for higher energy density. See how we empower manufacturers to enhance battery chemistry and maintain a competitive edge.

Powder Handling Systems - The Matcon Cone Valve

Our proprietary technology ensures precise discharge of almost any type of powder, improving efficiency and ensuring powder homogeneity. Ready to gain control of your powders?

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Solutions for Manufacturing Success

By leveraging our engineering expertise, we provide systems that promote optimal material handling, lead to substantial cost savings, and improve product quality. 

Prevent-Moisture-Ingress

Preventing Moisture Ingress

Excessive moisture during battery production can cause corrosion and reduce performance. It can also accelerate material degradation and shorten the lifespan of the final product. To maintain the integrity of battery powders, gas inerting techniques are used to replace ambient air with gases such as Nitrogen or Argon during the IBC filling stage.

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Handle Hot Powders

We have developed an IBC and discharge system that safely and effectively discharges handles powders at temperatures up to 200 °C (392 °F).

This ability can significantly reduce the size of cooling equipment and can lead to substantial CAPEX and OPEX savings.

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Powder Fibrillization

By streamlining the traditional "powder–slurry–film" process into a more efficient "powder–film", this method eliminates the need for energy-intensive drying techniques. Our IBC tumble blender with Intensifier applies high-shear forces to encourage fibril formation, enabling the powdered material to develop into a cohesive structure.

Innovation for Every Challenge

Innovation drives our commitment to overcoming the unique challenges inherent in battery production environments. If you are facing a specific challenge or have yet to find a solution, we invite you to reach out to us. Together we will engineer solutions that enhance your operational efficiency and success. 

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Testing Units for On and Off-Site Trials

We understand the importance of flexibility and accuracy when testing your powders. That's why we offer different routes to testing. We can supply units for you to use at your facility or come to one of our Testing Centres. 

Our road testing units include Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), discharge stations and pilot-scale blender. The IBC units are available in pilot and full-scale, allowing testing of anode, cathode, and electrolyte powders on-site.

Additionally, we have specialised testing facilities in key locations.

Test Centres

Our facilities are designed to simulate actual working conditions using your specific blend recipes. This ensures that your test results represent real-world operations, giving you peace of mind and reliable data.

United Kingdom & USA

Full-scale equipment capabilities including blending, formulation and cleaning 

China & India

Comprehensive equipment solutions, including blending and formulation.

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Speak with an application expert

Whether you are aiming for commercialization, expanding operations, or improving your current production techniques, enhancing the efficiency of the battery handling process is essential.

Reach out to our team of application specialists to take advantage of our expertise and experience.