Charged EVs | Avery Dennison launches new Volt Tough electrical insulation tapes for EV batteries

US adhesive manufacturing firm Avery Dennison has launched a newly developed portfolio of electrically insulative, single-sided filmic tapes for EV battery packs.

The Volt Powerful portfolio consists of tapes that incorporate options for OEMs and converters, together with choices for curved geometries, excessive abrasion-resistant choices, coloration choices for imaginative and prescient inspection techniques, flame-retardant choices for UL-94 and different flammability requirements, excessive dielectric energy with skinny, constant profiles enabling greater power density and prompt bonding to allow environment friendly manufacturing. 

Compared to EV battery spray coatings, Volt Powerful comes at decrease value, eliminates curing time, has thinner profiles for higher warmth circulation and gives prolonged shelf life, the corporate stated. Avery Dennison additionally gives custom-made choices like quick-stick and high-tack adhesive formulations, along with single-coated foam tapes that enhance insulation.

“With each main OEM at the moment electrifying their fleets, engineers are dealing with new challenges in coping with excessive voltages of their battery packs,” stated Scott Krusinski, Market Supervisor, Power Storage at Avery Dennison. “The Volt Powerful portfolio is particularly engineered to boost electrical insulation in EV battery packs. Correct insulation is vital to defending cells and different delicate parts to stop electrical arcing that may result in shorting and fires.”

Supply: Avery Dennison