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KACO Sealing’s new EV battery venting solution for quick deflation

If a malfunction occurs in an EV battery, rapid venting is required in order to reduce the pressure in the affected battery segment. KACO Sealing Systems has developed a quick deflation solution for EV battery modules, centered around a piston that tightly seals the exhaust port after venting. KACO’s Quick Deflation is designed so that… Read more »

New Battery Safety Materials: Preventing Fire And Heat Propagation

As the demand for electric vehicles and energy storage systems surges, so does the critical need for enhanced battery safety. Fujipoly America is at the forefront of addressing this challenge with its innovative materials designed specifically for battery manufacturers and integrators. Join this webinar for a product demonstration where we will introduce two groundbreaking solutions:… Read more »

Metis Engineering’s Battery Safety Sensor monitors pack health, detects cell venting

Metis Engineering’s Battery Safety Sensor is designed to monitor the health of a lithium-ion battery pack and detect cell venting, an early sign of catastrophic battery failure. The company has now released a beta version that features a new streamlined design, optimized for manufacturing in the high volumes required by automotive OEMs. It says units… Read more »

KACO further develops its quick-venting battery deflation system

KACO has further developed its quick-venting modular system for battery deflation. The products include reversible and irreversible solutions with a configurable breathing membrane. If an unintentional fault occurs in the traction battery of an EV or hybrid, rapid emergency venting is needed to reduce the pressure in the affected battery segment. Depending on customer specifications,… Read more »

Predicting And Preventing Thermal Runaway In EV Battery Systems By Utilizing A Unique Measurement System

The precise knowledge of thermal behavior and temperature curves is a prerequisite for the further development of high-performance, high-voltage battery systems. To accomplish this, several hundred temperature measurement points are needed throughout the battery assembly, including between the cells. Traditionally this has been an instrumentation challenge as the enormous quantity of sensors and their signal… Read more »

How to enhance battery pack protection with dual-stage venting (Webinar)

Donaldson Filtration Solutions will hold a free webinar called “Why Vent? Learn How to Help Protect Your Battery Pack with Dual-Stage Venting.” The webinar will take place on April 22nd at 10:00 AM EDT.  Presented by Donaldson experts Jake Sanders and Johan Begine, this webinar will discuss the importance of proper venting for battery packs… Read more »

DGeo’s Obexion FR for first responders extinguishes lithium battery fires

DGeo, the new DG Solutions division at US-based Labelmaster, has released Obexion FR, a mobile-ready system for first responders to extinguish and remediate lithium battery fires safely. The grab-and-go system from DGeo is designed specifically for first responders who need to mitigate lithium battery risks during and after emergencies. Part of DGeo’s line of Obexion… Read more »

Yamaichi upgrades connector system for EV battery applications

Yamaichi Electronics, a manufacturer of test and burn-in sockets, connectors and test contacts, has released the newest version of its Y-Lock Pullforce connector system to meet the requirements of battery applications. The flexible flat cable (FFC) or the flexible printed circuit board (FPC) is inserted into the connector using the pre-assembled stiffener. The Y-Lock V4… Read more »