SPIDER Automation | Nickel-Plated Steel Strip for Battery Spot Welding | 0.15mm × 27mm × 1M
The SPIDER Automation Nickel-Plated Steel Strip is designed for battery interconnection work in rechargeable battery-pack fabrication. Its nickel-plated steel construction provides a metal strip format for creating electrical links between battery cells in compatible battery assemblies.
Supplied as a continuous 1-metre roll, the strip can be cut to the required length according to the battery-pack layout. Its 0.15mm thickness and 27mm width make it suitable for custom fabrication where a wider interconnection strip is required.
The material is specified as nickel-plated steel. It should not be treated as equivalent to solid pure-nickel strip, as the underlying steel material and nickel coating affect electrical and welding characteristics. Select the strip according to the battery-pack current requirements and the capabilities of the intended welding equipment.
Technical Features & Material Characteristics
- Nickel-Plated Steel: Steel base material with a nickel surface coating for battery interconnection applications.
- Continuous Roll Format: Supplied in a 1-metre length for flexible cutting and fabrication.
- Wide Strip Profile: The 27mm width provides a broad material profile for suitable battery-pack layouts.
- Thin Metal Construction: A 0.15mm thickness supports battery assembly applications requiring a thin strip.
- Spot-Welding Application: Intended for use in compatible battery spot-welding processes.
- Custom Length Preparation: Can be cut to suit the required interconnection layout.
Battery Pack Interconnection & Assembly
Metal strips are used to establish electrical connections between battery cells during rechargeable battery-pack assembly. The strip is cut and positioned according to the required cell layout, then joined using a compatible welding process and suitable equipment settings.
For nickel-plated steel material, welding parameters should be selected specifically for the material construction and thickness. Its electrical and thermal characteristics differ from those of solid pure-nickel strip, so the two materials should not be substituted without considering the battery-pack design and current requirements.
- Series Battery Connections: Used in suitable interconnection layouts where cells are connected in series to build the required pack voltage.
- Parallel Battery Connections: Can be incorporated into compatible layouts that connect cells in parallel.
- Combined Pack Configurations: Can be cut and arranged for suitable series-parallel battery assemblies.
- Custom Strip Preparation: The continuous roll format allows sections to be prepared for individual battery-pack designs.
Applications
This nickel-plated steel strip is intended for compatible battery interconnection and fabrication work, particularly where a continuous, cut-to-length strip format is useful.
- 18650 Battery Pack Assembly: For interconnection work in compatible lithium-ion battery packs.
- Custom Lithium-Ion Packs: For preparing metal links in suitable rechargeable battery assemblies.
- Battery Pack Prototyping: Useful for developing and assembling custom battery configurations.
- Battery Pack Repair: For compatible replacement interconnection work.
- Series Cell Arrangements: For suitable battery designs requiring series-connected cell groups.
- Parallel Cell Arrangements: For compatible battery designs requiring parallel-connected cells.
- Series-Parallel Battery Packs: For custom battery layouts combining series and parallel cell groups.
- DIY Battery Fabrication: For battery assembly projects using suitable materials and welding equipment.
Package Contents
- 1 × Nickel-Plated Steel Strip Roll (0.15mm × 27mm × 1M)
Note: Battery cells, spot-welding equipment and other assembly accessories are not included.
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Battery Interconnection Accessory |
| Accessory Type | Welding Strip |
| Material | Nickel-Plated Steel |
| Surface Colour | Nickel |
| Thickness | 0.15mm |
| Width | 27mm |
| Length | 1 Metre |
| Supply Format | Continuous Strip Roll |
| Intended Application | Battery Cell Interconnection |
| Welding Application | Compatible Battery Spot Welding |
Connection & Operating Recommendations
For battery-pack fabrication, prepare the strip according to the required cell layout and use a welding process suited to nickel-plated steel. Material selection, strip dimensions and welding settings should be considered together to achieve suitable electrical and mechanical connections.
- Cutting & Preparation: Cut the continuous strip to the lengths required by the battery-pack design and prepare the connection layout before assembly.
- Material Selection: Account for the steel base and nickel coating when selecting the strip for a particular battery-pack application. Do not assume its performance is identical to solid pure nickel.
- Welding Equipment: Use a compatible battery spot welder with settings appropriate for nickel-plated steel and its thickness.
- Cell Interconnection: Position the strip over the intended battery terminals and follow the designed series or parallel connection arrangement.
- Current Requirements: Determine the suitability of the strip dimensions from the expected battery-pack current, connection geometry and thermal conditions. No specific current rating is provided for this product.
- Battery Pack Integration: Incorporate the completed connections into an appropriate battery protection, insulation and enclosure design.
