Smart Manufacturing Solutions for Lithium Battery Production
Across the entire power battery, energy storage, and consumer battery production process, we deliver high-protection, highly reliable, long-life smart gripping and assembly end-effectors that meet the high-speed, high-precision, and high-stability demands of lithium battery lines.
Challenges in Lithium Battery Manufacturing
Harsh Dust Environment
Lithium battery production generates dust, demanding high protection ratings for end-effectors. Ordinary grippers let dust in, causing damage and high maintenance costs.
High-Speed Cycle Requirements
Lithium battery lines run at fast cycles, requiring quick gripper response and long cycle life for 24/7 high-speed production.
High Precision Requirements
Processes such as cell stacking and module assembly demand micron-level positioning; positional deviation can create battery safety risks.
Anti-Static Requirements
Lithium battery production is static-sensitive; end-effectors must feature anti-static design to prevent ESD damage to cells and safety incidents.
Multi-Format Compatibility
Battery formats range from prismatic and cylindrical to pouch cells; flexible grippers must handle multiple formats to minimize changeover time.
Strict Safety Requirements
Lithium battery production involves flammable and explosive environments; end-effectors need explosion-proof and short-circuit prevention design for safe operation.
Core Advantages of Jodell's Lithium Battery Solutions
High-Protection Design
IP65-rated sealed structure effectively blocks dust, suiting lithium battery dust environments and extending service life.
Micron-Level Precision
Repeatability of ±0.02 mm and force-control accuracy of 0.1 N meet high-precision processes such as cell stacking and tab welding.
Long Life & High Reliability
Over 5 million cycles of life after rigorous reliability testing, meeting 24/7 continuous lithium battery line production demands.
Anti-Static Design
Anti-static surface treatment and grounding effectively dissipate static, protecting cells and preventing ESD-related incidents.
Flexible Compatibility
Programmable stroke and grip force let one gripper handle multiple cell formats with quick changeover for flexible production.
Fieldbus Control
Supports industrial fieldbuses such as EtherCAT and Profinet, seamlessly integrating with lithium battery line MES for full data traceability.
Typical Application Processes
Prismatic Cell Handling
High-speed handling and loading/unloading of prismatic power cells; precise force control protects cell housings.
Cylindrical Cell Sorting
High-speed sorting and tray loading of 18650/21700/4680 and other cylindrical cells, compatible with multiple formats.
Pouch Cell Handling
Flexible gripping of pouch cells without damaging the aluminum laminate film; supports tab welding and inspection processes.
Module Assembly
Stacking, pressing, and bolt fastening of battery modules with multi-gripper coordinated operation.
Electrode Stacking
Precision stacking of positive and negative electrodes at high speed and accuracy, ensuring alignment.
Inspection Loading/Unloading
Automated loading/unloading for cell OCV and visual inspection stations, stable and reliable.
Real Application Demonstrations
Official demo videos from Jodell Robotics, showcasing end-effector performance in real production lines across industries.
Prismatic Cell Picking
Integrated End-Effector Solution
Cylindrical Cell Scanning, Picking & Insertion
Prismatic & Blade Battery Shell Handling
Prismatic Cell Picking 2
Recommended Products for Lithium Battery Manufacturing
EPG Series Electric Parallel Gripper
Standard parallel gripping, the workhorse for cell handling
EPG-L High-Grip-Force Gripper
High grip force, heavy-load module handling
ERG Rotary Gripper
Rotation + gripping, cell orientation change
LRA Linear Rotary Actuator
Bolt fastening, module assembly
EVS Vacuum Actuator
Vacuum picking of electrodes and separators
EPG-HP High-Precision Gripper
High-precision stacking and assembly
Value We Deliver
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the special gripper requirements for lithium battery production?
Lithium battery production has four key requirements: 1) High protection: IP65 or above to prevent lithium powder and electrolyte from entering and damaging the gripper; 2) Anti-static: the gripper surface must be anti-static to avoid ESD damage to cells and safety incidents; 3) Long life: lines run 24/7, requiring over 5 million cycles; 4) Explosion-proof design for certain processes to ensure safety. Jodell EPG Series electric grippers with IP65 protection and anti-static design fully meet lithium battery production requirements.
Which grippers are used for prismatic vs. cylindrical cells?
For prismatic cells, we recommend the EPG-L series high-grip-force electric parallel gripper, with up to 2000 N grip force and 80 mm stroke for stable handling of large prismatic cells. For cylindrical cells, the standard EPG Series electric parallel gripper with customizable V-shaped fingers provides stable gripping and supports parallel multi-cell pickup for higher throughput. For pouch cells, we recommend the RAG Series adaptive gripper or custom flexible fingers for soft contact that protects the aluminum laminate film.
Can the grippers connect to the lithium battery line MES?
Yes. Jodell's full range of electric grippers supports major industrial fieldbus protocols including EtherCAT, Profinet, and Modbus TCP. They integrate seamlessly with the line MES, reporting gripper position, force, and status in real time to support production traceability and predictive maintenance.
Should lithium battery lines use electric or pneumatic grippers?
Electric grippers are recommended for lithium battery lines. Key advantages: 1) No air source needed, eliminating compressors and air tubing and reducing maintenance points; 2) High force-control accuracy prevents cell crushing; 3) Digital control with adjustable position and force supports data upload and MES integration; 4) Lower energy consumption and quieter operation. Jodell electric grippers are already deployed at scale at leading battery manufacturers.
Why are vacuum actuators used for electrode handling?
Lithium battery electrodes are thin, soft, and flat, making vacuum picking ideal: 1) Non-contact or soft contact does not damage the surface coating; 2) Even suction force prevents wrinkling or deformation; 3) Fast response meets high-speed stacking cycles. The Jodell EVS series electric vacuum actuator needs no external air source, is plug-and-play, and has built-in vacuum pressure sensing, making it ideal for electrode handling.
Get Your Dedicated Lithium Battery Solution
Jodell Robotics brings deep lithium battery automation experience and delivers customized smart end-effector solutions for your line.