Laboratory Cylindrical Battery Decapping Machine for 18 and 26 Series Cells

Product Overview

This laboratory cylindrical battery decapping machine provides an automated, non-destructive solution for disassembling commercial and prototype cylindrical cells. Specially engineered to handle both 18-series and 26-series battery formats, the equipment cleanly severs the outer metal casing along the perimeter crimp without breaching or deforming the inner jelly-roll assembly. This precise casing removal enables post-mortem electrochemical diagnostics, degradation mechanism evaluation, and raw electrode harvesting with pristine sample integrity.

Built for electrochemistry laboratories, failure analysis institutes, and pilot battery research centers, the system streamlines the labor-intensive and hazardous task of manual cell disassembly. By combining high-speed casing incision with synchronized cell rotation, the apparatus eliminates casing burrs, metal particulate contamination, and accidental internal short circuits. Its compact benchtop footprint allows seamless integration inside standard gloveboxes or fume hoods, making it suitable for dismantling reactive, cycled, or volatile lithium-ion and sodium-ion cells under inert atmospheres.

Constructed from industrial-grade structural alloys with high-wear tungsten carbide cutting elements, this disassembling unit delivers continuous operational repeatability. High-rigidity linear guidance and fine-resolution micrometer feeds give operators absolute mechanical control over cutting depth down to the sub-millimeter level. Whether applied to academic materials characterization, industrial quality assurance, or battery recycling feasibility assessments, the system ensures consistent mechanical performance, operator safety, and reliable analytical outcomes across extensive testing campaigns.

Key Features

• Non-Destructive Cell Core Extraction: Synchronized rotary cutting action isolates casing wall incision strictly to the outer perimeter, preventing internal short circuits, mechanical deformation, or damage to the delicate internal jelly roll.
• Precision Micrometer Depth Adjustment: Integrated micrometer dial delivers 0.05 mm graduation accuracy, allowing operators to fine-tune the cutting blade penetration to exact casing wall thicknesses and seal profiles.
• High-Hardness Tungsten Steel Cutting Blades: Industrial-grade tungsten carbide blades maintain exceptional edge retention, thermal stability, and wear resistance, producing burr-free cuts without generating excessive metallic debris.
• Dual-Drive Synchronized Motion: A 1000 rpm cutter drive paired with a 320 rpm cell rotational fixture ensures clean, uniform circular incision trajectories with minimized heat build-up.
• Multi-Format Tooling Flexibility: Designed with quick-change modular fixtures supporting standard 18650 cell formats, with dedicated 26650 tooling available to switch between experimental cell platforms rapidly.
• High-Stability Benchtop Architecture: Rigid structural alloy housing damps motor vibration, ensuring stable blade contact, prolonged tooling life, and high geometric repeatability across high-volume sample batches.
• Comprehensive Electrical and Mechanical Safety: Fully enclosed mechanism design coupled with low-vibration 150W continuous-duty power transmission delivers smooth, safe, and whisper-quiet laboratory operation.

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Technical Specifications

Why Choose This Product

• Precision Mechanical Integrity: Engineered with ultra-fine 0.05 mm micrometer positioning and dual-axis rotational synchronization, this equipment eliminates cell short-circuiting risks during teardown, safeguarding sensitive research data.
• Industrial-Grade Tungsten Tooling: Outfitted with wear-resistant tungsten carbide blades that maintain cutting sharpness across hundreds of cell teardowns, dramatically reducing consumable overhead and contamination risks.
• Compact Glovebox-Ready Ergonomics: Designed with a space-saving 550 x 250 x 220 mm structural envelope and low operational vibration, this system integrates effortlessly into controlled inert-gas environments.
• Comprehensive Platform Versatility: Effortlessly transitions between 18-series and 26-series cylindrical configurations, providing laboratory teams with a multi-purpose investment that adapts to evolving battery chemistries.
• Dedicated Engineering Support: Backed by rigorous quality control, verified electrical safety standards, and responsive technical assistance to maintain maximum uptime in demanding research and quality control environments.

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