The new powder coatings range of AkzoNobel will protect the battery system and the electrical components of EVs.
The international coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel
has expanded its range of powder coatings to include five enhanced versions of Resicoat, specifically developed to protect battery systems and other components in electric vehicles (EV).
The future success of EVs is dependent on the performance of the battery and associated systems, which are however highly impacted by the environment. So, powder coatings can improve the performance of the battery by providing insulation from electric current and protection against corrosion, extending battery life and ensuring better and longer performances. Furthermore, Resicoat powder coatings have very minimum VOCs.
The range comprise of Resicoat EVpack that delivers protective properties for the battery pack or housing to insulate electrical systems, Resicoat EVcell which provides cell to cell electrical insulation for even the most intricate designs and Resicoat EVcooling – designed to deliver superior performance in thermal conductivity, electrical insulation, edge coverage and consistent film building in cooling tube and cooling plate applications.
It also includes Resicoat EVbusbar to coat the busbars that carry and distribute electricity to improve heat dissipation and support a lower fire load with a longer lifetime during thermal impact and other epoxy powder solutions that are specifically designed for the electrical insulation of hairpin stators.
The Resicoat EV range is tested and approved to UL 94 V-0, enabling vehicle systems to tolerate a certain amount of exposure to a flame without igniting. In addition, it is also tested and approved to UL746B and UL1446, ensuring they can resist thermal degradation and possible damage that can occur at elevated temperatures. Finally, it is conformed to the industry’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
“For more than 60 years we have built the expertise and innovation inherent with our Resicoat brand to help resolve the challenge of electrical insulation. We understand how an exceptional powder coating with the right application technique will provide consistent electrical insulation for the life of the key components, such as the batteries in EVs,” has stated Jeff Jirak, the managing director of AkzoNobel Powder Coatings. “It’s further proof of our commitment to supporting our customers through partnerships and product development to create, power and protect the designs of the future.”