e-mobility and hydrogen and fuel cells
laser welding of bipolar plates

Production of bipolar plates

Whether for hydrogen-based electric vehicles, in the stationary operation of fuel cells or in electrolyzers – we support your hydrogen application with the production of project-specific bipolar plates.

 

When it comes to the production of bipolar plates for PEM and SOFC fuel cells we offer you our extensive services. We produce your samples in small quantities, prototypes, realize pre-series up to large scale series production of several million bipolar plates per year or offer you automated manufacturing concepts for your in-house production.

Development, construction and manufacturing of fixtures take place in ideal coordination with the machine concept in our factory

 

Our solutions for your bipolar plates

  • Production of bipolar plates
  • Laser cutting, burr-free and highest contour accuracy
  • Assembly and laser welding with inline process monitoring
  • Leak testing of the welded assemblies
  • Coating of the welded bipolar plates or use of pre-coated materials
  • Completion of the assembly according to your requirements

 

Customized machines for the production of bipolar plates

Samples, prototypes and pre-series up to 1,000 pieces:

Medium series up to 250,000 pieces:

  • Production in our business unit series production
  • Manufacturing on CNC-controlled SITEC laser machines, manual loading up to partial or full automation possible

High-volume series with a production capacity up to 10,000,000 pieces:

  • Production in our business unit series production
  • Manufacturing on high-tech production systems of the FlexCell series
  • Fully automated component handling, integrated laser beam sources, optics and scanner, 100% traceability by VARIOVIEW ® ATC

 

Supporting your bipolar plate development and prototype manufacturing

  • Metal bipolar plates for fuel cells (PEM, SOFC) and electrolyzers (PEM, SOEC)
  • Dimensions up to 600 mm x 300 mm, plate thickness ≥ 0,07 to 0,5 mm
  • With or without coating
  • Material:

          - Stainless steels

          - Titanium

          - further materials upon request

 

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