Based on its core competencies of metal forming, vulcanization, injection molding and assembly manufacturing, KACO offers various individual components and assemblies for common battery cell types for electrification.
One of KACO’s core competencies is the ability to assemble a large number of different components into an assembly in a process-safe manner and in large quantities. In addition to the well-known Battery Quick Deflations, which are used within the Battery Pack, new individual components for the battery cell level could be realized.
With a wide range of high-quality solutions for battery pack, battery module and battery cells, KACO has further strengthened its position as a pioneer in the industry. The Battery Show already showcased the range of innovative battery parts. The show provided the perfect platform for KACO to showcase its battery solutions to an international audience of experts and industry leaders.
Innovation and versatility are key values at KACO. The company has used its expertise to develop innovative battery parts together with the customer to improve the performance, reliability and safety of battery systems in the automotive industry and also in the non-automotive sector.
KACO’s latest battery innovations include:
Cylindrical cell:
a) Can: Can be realized in various designs and forms the housing of each cylindrical cell. Highly automated production concepts including washing automation, end-of-line testing and packaging are part of a newly etablished standard here in order to realize the high quantities demanded by customers.
b) Lid: Forms the end cap of a cylindrical can and is also technically feasible in combination with a bursting function.
Prismatic cell:
c) Lid Assembly: Forms the end cap of a prismatic cell and consists of several individual components. In a fully automated production line, the individual components are fed to the plant in a targeted manner and assembled into an assembly in several assembly steps. In order to maintain KACO’s value chain at a high level, a large proportion of the individual components are manufactured within the company’s own production facilities.
Battery emergency vents incl. pressure equalization element:
In the event of a battery malfunction, KACO’s battery quick exhaust valves ensure that the required volume of air can escape quickly. The flow-optimized vent valves from the sealing expert offer an outstanding ratio in terms of overall height and maximum possible volume flow. Our emergency vents are offered as reversible and irreversible solutions. All designs can be equipped with additional aeration and deaeration elements so that, in addition to safeguarding against failure, regular pressure equalization of the battery due to pressure and temperature fluctuations can also be ensured.
“Participating in the Battery Show was a great opportunity for us to showcase our latest innovations to a global audience and gain valuable insight and feedback from industry experts,” said Wilhelm Wunder, KACO’s vice president of engineering. “Our battery parts represent the transformation journey that is already well underway at KACO and is a key component of the new battery electric vehicles.
KACO remains committed to advancing the battery parts industry and providing leading solutions that accelerate the electrification of the automotive industry and promote sustainable mobility.
KACO GmbH + Co KG, a subsidiary of the Zhongding Group, is one of the world’s leading developers and manufacturers of high-precision, application-oriented sealing solutions for the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. The company, based in Germany, is characterized by the highest sealing quality as well as innovative strength and stands for recognized development and manufacturing expertise. KACO has six plants in Germany, Austria, Hungary, China and the USA and supplies its products all over the world. As a close partner to the automotive and supplier industry, the company has kept pace with the high demands and technical changes in the industry for decades.