Expert Guidance for Battery Chemistry Selection

Our team offers expert advice to help you choose the ideal battery chemistry for your specific needs. We’ll work closely with you to ensure your project achieves optimal performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Remember, developing new battery cells can take years, and each cell has its own unique chemistry and electrical characteristics. Let us leverage our expertise to guide you through this process and find the perfect solution for your application.

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The Science Behind Battery Performance

Explore the key characteristics of different battery chemistries, including their advantages, limitations, and suitability for various applications. Our experts will guide you in selecting the optimal chemistry that aligns with your project’s goals. The selection includes constuction, anode materials, cathode materials and associated separators.

Below are some of the most prevalent battery chemistries used in the market:

Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LiCoO2)

Favored in consumer electronics for its high energy density, LiCoO2 is a popular choice for smartphones and laptops. However, its limited thermal stability necessitates careful management to prevent thermal runaway.

Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)

Valued for its enhanced safety features and stability, LiFePO4 is a go-to option for electric vehicles and power tools, offering a long life cycle.

Lithium Manganese Oxide (LiMn2O4)

Provides a harmonious balance between energy density, safety, and cost, making it a versatile choice for applications such as medical devices and electric bicycles.

Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC)

Known for its high energy density and improved power capability, NMC is widely utilized in electric vehicles, drones, and energy storage systems.

Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide (NCA)

With its excellent power performance and high energy density, NCA is most suitable for applications in diverse fields, including electric vehicles, aerospace and power tools.

Lithium Titanate Oxide (LTO)

Notable advantages, such as excellent cycle life, high safety, rapid charging capability, and a wide operating temperature range. Disadvantages include low energy density and high production costs. Used in EVs and off-grid storage systems.

Cell Size for Battery Pack for Maximum Efficiency

Learn how to determine the appropriate cell size and configuration based on your application’s power requirements, weight constraints, and desired operating time. Our engineers will analyze your specific needs and recommend the most suitable battery pack design.

Advanced R&D Services for Cells and Packs

On a bespoke per-order basis, leveraging our extensive network of R&D partners, we utilize cutting-edge techniques such as 3D CT scanning to analyze cells and battery packs. This allows us to reveal intricate internal structures and identify potential faults. This service is invaluable for pre-production cell analysis.
Customers can also custom order digital twin R&D models for software-based cell and pack simulations, aiding in thermal management and BMS parameter planning.

By employing a variety of software and hardware tools, we rigorously test your custom designs, enhancing confidence in product design & performance.

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Meticulous Cell Evaluation: Beyond Electrical Performance

Our commitment to selection of cells extends beyond electrical performance. We conduct rigorous microscopic inspections to assess the material workability of each cell contacts, ensuring seamless integration into your battery pack. This includes evaluating the weldability of tabs, the compatibility of casings and connectors with production equipment jigs, and accommodating any special requirements. By meticulously examining these factors, we optimize the performance and reliability of your battery cells.

Tailored Design for Maximum Safety: Beyond Cell Selection

Following cell approval, our design process centers around creating a safe and efficient battery pack. We meticulously engineer contacts, mechanics, foams, insulation tape, protective sensors, and circuits with BMS software to ensure optimal safety and performance. This holistic approach guarantees a high degree of safety throughout operation, storage, and transportation of your custom packs.

At REL Rechargeable, we are dedicated to the success of your products.We operate practically to provide battery pack solutions for your leading products. We work with your engineers to develop leading solutions and can work within the ecosystem of vendors, components, and processes to deliver winning solutions for you. Over 40 years, we have produced hundreds of products in this rechargeable domain with different prevalent technologies. Partner with us for your next challenges. (Ezra Ozer, Business Development Manager)

Navigating the Cell Supply Landscape

REL’s expertise extends to navigating the complex landscape of cell manufacturing. We have established strong relationships with a diverse network of suppliers, including industry leaders and emerging innovators. Our deep understanding of the market enables us to source high-quality cells that meet your specific requirements, ensuring a reliable and efficient supply chain.

Overcoming Cell Supply Challenges

Securing a reliable supply of high-quality cells can be challenging, especially for low-volume projects. Our expertise in navigating the complex cell supply landscape enables us to overcome these hurdles. We have established strong relationships with a diverse network of suppliers, ensuring a consistent and reliable supply chain. By proactively addressing potential challenges, we mitigate risks and ensure the continuity of your projects.

Optimizing Cell Sourcing: Leveraging Tier 2 and Tier 3 Suppliers

Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers can offer competitive pricing and innovative solutions. However, qualifying these suppliers requires rigorous quality verification processes. Rosslare excels in this area, ensuring that our suppliers meet the highest standards of quality and cost-effectiveness. Our experienced procurement team, based in China, is dedicated to sourcing the best components and negotiating favorable terms, enabling us to deliver exceptional value to our ODM/OEM clients.

Fostering Strong Supplier Relationships

Our decades of experience have enabled us to build strong relationships with our suppliers. This trust and collaboration foster open communication and efficient workflows, ultimately benefiting our clients. By cultivating these relationships, we can optimize logistics, streamline processes, and ensure a reliable supply chain.

Expert Cell Sourcing and Evaluation

Our deep understanding of the battery cell market enables us to source components that meet the highest standards of quality and performance. We meticulously evaluate each cell, ensuring it aligns with your specific requirements and contributes to the overall success of your battery pack. Partner with us to benefit from our expertise and ensure the optimal performance of your products.

Your Partner in Battery Cell Excellence

Our deep understanding of the battery cell market positions us as your ideal partner. We offer comprehensive solutions, from sourcing and evaluation to integration into your battery pack. Trust our expertise to guide you through the complexities of cell procurement and ensure optimal performance.

Professional Lithium-Ion Cell Procurement from R&D to Mass Production

Our purchasing team is highly experienced in cell procurement. We understand the needs of R&D teams to execute your custom battery pack R&D projects.  Engineering teams require a steady flow of samples, qualified lithium-ion cell candidates to test and build R&D and customer prototypes.

We have established relationships and delivered mass production battery packs using some of the best cells on the market from leading cell manufacturers.  It is this relationship that enables good communication and logistics, smooth sampling, and competitive pricing.  We have good relationships and carry out cell-qualification surveys from the best Tier 2 and Tier 3 vendors. We visit the vendors to survey their developments, and reveal cell models that meet the certification levels.

From cell model selection, and negotiation to inventory management and quality control, we manage every aspect of your cell supply chain. Our expertise in mass-production scale logistics, transportation, and 3PL services guarantees a seamless experience, allowing you to focus on your core business while we handle the complexities. Let us be your trusted partner for lithium-ion cell procurement, delivering exceptional value and reliability.