Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel’s Resicoat brand has developed a powder coatings technology which provides improved electrical protection for electric vehicle battery systems.
Currently available in China, the new technology is suitable for battery system parts such as cooling plates, side blades and battery covers within electric vehicles.
“There’s a growing demand in the EV market for coatings with a higher dielectric strength to help increase the safety of battery systems. The company’s Powder Coatings business (has created) a solution which allows customers to reach the required film thickness with a single spray” to help increase efficiency and productivity, according to a company press release.
The press release further notes that as well as boosting the safety of EV battery systems, AkzoNobel’s newly developed one-spray technology provides resistance against thermal shock, water immersion and chemicals.
“We’ve developed innovative technology which addresses a clear need within the industry and helps to improve safety,” commented Jeff Jirak, Director of AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business. “It’s an important breakthrough which means customers no longer have to spray twice or more to achieve the right thickness for providing high dielectric strength.”
Jirak continued that “thanks to decades of knowledge and nonstop innovation, we understand how exceptional powder coatings, combined with the right application technique, can provide consistent electrical insulation throughout the life of key battery system components.”
To learn more about the new powder coatings technology, click here.
