Equipment Overview
The pouch cell assembly system is designed for flexible lithium battery manufacturing applications from laboratory development to pilot-scale production.
By integrating multiple manufacturing processes into one solution, SZO helps customers evaluate new battery chemistries, optimize production processes and prepare for scale-up manufacturing.
Equipment configuration can be customized according to electrode design, cell structure, production capacity and automation requirements.
Supported Battery Types
Supported battery chemistries:
- NCM lithium-ion batteries
- LFP lithium-ion batteries
- LCO lithium-ion batteries
- Polymer lithium-ion batteries
- Solid-state battery development
- Sodium-ion battery research
- High-silicon anode battery systems
Turnkey Pouch Cell Manufacturing Solution
SZO provides complete pouch cell manufacturing solutions covering electrode preparation, assembly, electrolyte filling, formation and testing.
Main Systems Included in Pouch Cell Production
Slurry Preparation System: Planetary Vacuum Mixer, Turnover Barrel, Viscometer.
Electrode Fabrication System: Coating Machine, Continuous Pressing Machine, Auto Slitting Machine, Baking Oven.
Cell Assembly System: Auto Winding Machine, Welding Machines (Bottom Shell, Laser), Grooving Machine.
Electrolyte Handling & Sealing System: Glove Box, Filling Machine (e.g., Hibar Pump), Vacuum Standing Machine, Sealing Machine.
Formation & Testing System: Formation Machine, OCV testers, Sorting/Grading Machines.
Auxiliary & Plant Systems: NMP recovery system, Plant dehumidification system, Purified water system, Compressed Air and Vacuum Pumps.
Cell Assembly System: Stacking Machine, Winding Machine, Tab Welding Equipment, Cell Assembly Equipment.
Pouch Cell Process Flow Chart
Complete Production Process Flow
- Raw Material Preparation
Precise mixing and homogenization of cathode and anode materials using planetary vacuum mixers with integrated turnover systems.
- Electrode Fabrication
Coating, drying, calendering, and slitting to produce uniform electrode sheets with controlled thickness and density.
- Cell Assembly
Electrodes and separators are assembled through stacking or winding processes according to cell design requirements.
- Encapsulation & Quality Assurance
Electrolyte filling under controlled dry room conditions, vacuum standing, sealing, and initial inspection.
- Formation & Aging
Initial charge/discharge cycles to activate cells, followed by high- and normal-temperature storage for stabilization.
- Final Validation
OCV testing, internal resistance measurement, capacity grading, and sorting to ensure only qualified cells proceed to packaging.
Automated Pouch Cell Manufacturing Line
Equipment Included in Pouch Cell Assembly Process
Equipment List
The equipment configuration can be customized based on battery type, production capacity and manufacturing process requirements.
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S NO. |
Workshop |
Equipment Name |
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1 |
Cathode |
Oven |
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2 |
Planetary Vacuum Mixer |
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3 |
Turnover Barrel with lifting system |
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4 |
Viscometer |
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5 |
Coating Machine |
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6 |
Thickness Gauge |
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7 |
Continue Pressing Machine |
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8 |
Auto Slitting Machine |
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9 |
Baking Oven |
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10 |
Anode |
Deionized water machine |
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11 |
Planetary Vacuum Mixer |
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12 |
Turnover Barrel with lifting system |
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13 |
Viscometer |
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14 |
Coating Machine |
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15 |
Thickness Gauge |
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16 |
Continue Pressing Machine |
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17 |
Auto Slitting Machine |
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18 |
Baking Oven |
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19 |
Assemble |
Auto Winding Machine |
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20 |
Short Testing Machine |
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21 |
Bottom Shell Welding Machine |
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22 |
Auto Grooving Machine |
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23 |
Baking Oven |
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24 |
Filling and |
Glove Box |
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25 |
Laser Welder |
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26 |
Linear Sealing Machine |
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27 |
Battery Cleaning Machine |
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28 |
PVC Shrinkage Machine |
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29 |
Cartoning machine |
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30 |
Grading |
Formation Machine |
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31 |
Computer |
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32 |
High temperature storage |
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33 |
Normal temperature storage |
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34 |
Cell Inkjet Printer |
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35 |
OCV1 |
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36 |
OCV2 |
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37 |
OCV3(Sorting machine) |
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38 |
Grading Machine |
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39 |
Sorting machine |
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40 |
Other |
NMP recovery system |
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41 |
Plant dehumidification system |
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42 |
Purified water |
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43 |
Other Necessary |
Vacuum Pump + Compressed Air |
Application Cases
- Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Pouch cells are widely used in EV battery systems requiring high energy density and flexible cell design.
- Consumer Electronics
Smartphones, tablets, laptops, and portable devices benefiting from slim profiles and high energy density.
- Drones & Aerospace
Lightweight, high-performance batteries providing extended flight times for commercial drones and aerospace applications.
- Wearable Technology
Miniaturized pouch cells enabling slim designs for smartwatches, fitness trackers, and medical wearables.
- Marine Applications
Battery systems for electric boats, yachts, and underwater vehicles requiring robust performance in harsh environments.
- Industrial Equipment
Power solutions for forklifts, AGVs, and automated manufacturing systems with fast-charging capabilities.
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Engineering Capability
SZO provides complete engineering support from battery process design and equipment integration to production commissioning.
With experience in battery materials and manufacturing systems, SZO helps customers develop customized lithium battery production solutions from laboratory validation to industrial production.
FAQ
Q1:
What is pouch cell assembly equipment used for?
Answer: Pouch cell assembly equipment is used to manufacture flexible lithium-ion pouch cells through processes including electrode assembly, electrolyte filling, sealing, formation and testing.
Q2:
What battery chemistries can the equipment support?
Answer:The system supports lithium-ion chemistries including LFP, NCM, LCO, polymer lithium batteries, as well as emerging battery technologies such as solid-state and sodium-ion batteries.
Q3:
Can the pouch cell assembly system be customized?
Answer:Yes. SZO customizes equipment configuration according to cell design, electrode structure, production capacity and customer requirements.
Q4:
Is this equipment suitable for R&D or mass production?
Answer:The system can be configured for laboratory development, pilot production and customized manufacturing projects.