Prismatic Aluminum Shell Cell Automatic Sorting Machine

Product Overview

This system is an automated sorting solution for prismatic aluminum-shell battery cells. It integrates barcode scanning, voltage measurement, internal-resistance measurement, and programmed grade sorting in one compact production unit. Operators define the acceptance windows in the industrial PC software, while the control system routes each tested cell to its assigned collection position. With up to ten sorting grades, the equipment helps production teams build more consistent cell groups with less manual handling.

The equipment is suited to battery-cell manufacturing, module preparation, incoming inspection, cell grading, and laboratory-scale production lines that require traceable electrical screening. It is designed for prismatic cells within a broad dimensional range and supports a workflow from manual hopper loading through conveyance, scanning, testing, sorting, data recording, and manual collection into turnover boxes.

Built around PC industrial control and PLC automation, this unit is engineered for stable repetitive operation. A servo-driven grading module, precision testing capability, UPS power protection, alarm functions, durable cold-rolled sheet-metal construction, and an aluminum-profile frame support dependable operation in demanding battery production environments.

Key Features

• Integrated Barcode-to-Result Traceability: The equipment automatically scans compatible QR codes and barcodes before testing, linking identification data with voltage, internal resistance, time, and operating-status records. The stated scan pass rate is 99.5%, supporting dependable production data capture.

• Precision Voltage and Internal Resistance Testing: The standard high-speed tester provides voltage accuracy of plus or minus 0.00001 V and internal-resistance accuracy of plus or minus 0.01 milliohm. This measurement capability supports controlled classification where small electrical differences affect grouping decisions.

• Up to Ten Sorting Grades: Software-defined voltage and internal-resistance thresholds automatically direct cells into nine OK grade positions plus one NG position. This configuration gives production teams practical flexibility to create multiple matching bands while maintaining a dedicated reject path.

• High-Throughput Automated Handling: The automated sequence carries cells from the manual hopper through belt transport, barcode scanning, electrical testing, and grade routing. Production efficiency is specified at no less than 550 cells per hour, helping reduce repetitive operator work during batch sorting.

• Servo-Driven Positioning: A 400 W servo motor drives the grading module for accurate positioning and fast movement. This approach supports repeatable transfer into the specified sorting slots and contributes to stable material flow.

• PC and PLC Control Architecture: The PLC manages cell feeding and transport, while the industrial PC collects scanner and tester data, performs voltage and resistance grade sorting, and presents real-time production information. The controller uses an Intel N100 chip with a Windows 10 operating system, paired with a Xinje PLC for motion control.

• Production Data Recording: Test data are saved to the local disk of the industrial PC. MES data upload can be customized, allowing the system to be aligned with site-level manufacturing data requirements when additional integration is needed.

• Operational Protection and Alarm Coverage: A UPS helps protect against unexpected power interruption. Audible and visual alarms, full-material alarms, fault alarms, automatic stop after sorting, and a clearing function help operators identify conditions requiring attention and support orderly batch handling.

• Compact Industrial Construction: The unit combines quality thick cold-rolled sheet metal with an aluminum-profile frame. Its compact layout minimizes floor-space demand while universal casters allow the equipment to be moved more easily during line adjustment or facility reconfiguration.

Applications

Technical Specifications

Why Choose This Product

• Precision that Supports Meaningful Cell Grouping: High-resolution voltage and internal-resistance readings provide a sound basis for controlled electrical classification. Configurable thresholds allow the sorting strategy to be aligned with the production team's required grouping standards.

• Designed for Repeatable Industrial Throughput: Automated transport, scanning, testing, and servo-driven routing support continuous batch processing at a specified efficiency of no less than 550 cells per hour. The system reduces manual decision points while keeping final collection straightforward.

• Built for Operational Continuity: The combination of UPS protection, audible and visual alarms, full-material and fault alerts, automatic stopping, and clearing capability supports dependable day-to-day operation. These features help teams respond to exceptions before they affect the next production step.

• Traceability Ready for Growing Production Needs: Local industrial-PC storage records the production information generated during sorting, including barcode and electrical results. Optional MES upload customization gives facilities a route to extend data connectivity as their manufacturing controls evolve.

• Premium Industrial Construction with Practical Flexibility: Thick cold-rolled sheet metal, an aluminum-profile frame, compact dimensions, and universal casters provide a robust yet manageable equipment platform. Standard and optional tester configurations, configurable sorting parameters, and export-power customization support application-specific deployment.

Contact us for a quote or a custom solution configured for your prismatic-cell dimensions, electrical grading criteria, data requirements, and production workflow.

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