Lithium Battery Sealing Rivets Laser Welding Solution By HW-Laser Welding Technology

HW-DH-AMB-ECO Lithium Battery Sealing Rivets

Sealing rivets (also termed battery plugsor sealing nails) are critical components in lithium-ion battery manufacturing. They permanently seal the electrolyte filling port after liquid injection, ensuring hermetic isolation of the cell's internal environment from external contaminants. Their design integrates mechanical stability, electrochemical inertness, and safety functions.
Material Composition :
1.​Aluminum Alloys (1060/3003)​: Dominant material (thickness: 0.08–0.1 mm) due to high ductility, lightweight properties, and compatibility with laser welding. Pure aluminum resists electrolyte corrosion but faces challenges like high infrared laser reflectivity (>90%).
2.Composite Designs: Advanced rivets combine metal (e.g., stainless steel) with thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) or fluoropolymer seals. The TPV layer creates a secondary sealing flange that blocks electrolyte penetration into weld seams, enhancing longevity.

Laser Welding of Sealing Rivets: Features and Advantages

Laser welding uses high-energy beams (typically 1,070 nm fiber lasers) to fuse the sealing rivet to the battery casing (usually aluminum or steel). This replaces mechanical crimping or adhesive bonding, achieving atomic-level metallurgical bonds.

Features :
1.Dual-Spot Technology: Combines inner-ring and outer-ring beams. Minimizes heat-affected zones (HAZ) while ensuring 0.6 mm uniform weld depth.
2.Waveform Modulation: Pre-peak + exponential decay waveforms overcome aluminum's reflectivity, boosting energy absorption by 40%.
3.Multi-Stage Welding: Pre-tack welding (≥4 symmetric points) → segmented full welding → vent-hole sealing (for gas-managed rivets).

Combines a ​central high-intensity beam​ (for deep penetration) and an ​outer ring beam​ (for molten pool stabilization). This design enables precise heat distribution, reducing thermal stress on thin Al sealing rivets (0.08–0.1 mm) and minimizing defects like cracks or blowholes.

​Lithium battery sealing rivets evolve beyond simple plugs into integrated safety systems, leveraging aluminum alloys and composite designs for hermeticity and pressure management. Laser welding enables precision sealing with advantages in speed, quality, and material efficiency. Dual-beam optics, adaptive waveforms, and AI-driven process control resolve thin-Al welding challenges, while inline inspection ensures zero-defect outputs. As sodium and solid-state batteries advance, sealing technologies will prioritize higher rupture pressures and ceramic compatibility, with laser welding remaining the benchmark for high-volume, reliable production.

Advantages :
1.Anti-Spatter Mechanism:
The ring beam suppresses metal vapor ejection by stabilizing the keyhole, reducing spatter by >95% compared to single-beam lasers. Critical for avoiding electrode contamination and short circuits in batteries.
2.Near-Zero Spatter Welding:
Achieves ​smooth, fish-scale-like welds​ with no visible spatter or pores (see Figure 1). Eliminates post-weld cleaning and reduces maintenance downtime by 40%.
3.High-Speed Processing:
Enables welding speeds up to ​300 mm/s​ while maintaining 0.6 mm penetration depth and 1.2 mm weld width. Increases production efficiency to 50–60 PPM (parts per minute) .
4.Enhanced Sealing Integrity:
Reduces porosity to <0.1% and ensures helium leak rates ≤1×10⁻⁹ Pa·m³/s, meeting strict hermeticity standards.
5.Electrolyte Contamination Tolerance:
Tolerates residual electrolyte crystals in the liquid-filling port. The ring beam’s preheating effect prevents explosive gas formation during welding, reducing blowhole defects by 90%.

Industry-Specific Benefits​

• ​Compatibility with High-Reflectivity Materials:

  Superior energy absorption for Al/Cu alloys—60–70% in keyhole vs. 10% for traditional lasers. Ideal for sealing rivets and battery shells.

• ​Reduced Thermal Deformation:

  Low heat input (±5% fluctuation control) prevents warping of thin Al lids, ensuring flatness <0.1 mm deviation

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Q: Who are we?

A: We are a Shenzhen-based company founded in 2016, specializing in laser welding technology. With 50 dedicated employees, we are committed to providing high-quality laser welding equipment. Our mission is to enable all integrators to use world-class welding technology.

Q: Why choose us?

A: 1.We are a mature laser welding equipment manufacturer integrating R&D, production, sales and after-sales service.
2.Over 10 years in laser welding. More than 100 successful cases. Tailored solutions for different needs. Solve application problems in various scenarios.

Q: How long is your delivery time?

A: The delivery time is 15-30 days. Most products and accessories are stocked.

Q: How can we guarantee quality?

A: We ensure quality through the following measures:

1.Purchase high-quality raw materials and components from reliable suppliers. Conduct strict inspections on incoming materials to ensure they meet specified standards.

2.Set multiple checkpoints in the production line to spot and correct defects promptly.

3.Thorough final inspection and test of laser welding equipment per unit, including function, durability, and safety.

4.Customer feedback is continuously collected and used to improve production processes and quality control measures.

5.Our equipment comes with a one-year warranty, and a professional after-sales team provides technical support.

Q: How to operate the machine?

A: We will provide English manual and video with the machine, if you still need our help, we have professional technical engineers to provide training for you.
Q: How many languages does the machine support?

A: The machine supports English, Italian, Korean, Russian, Spanish and many other languages. Customization is also available.

Q: What certificates does your equipment have?

A: We have certificates such as CE, FCA and ISO 9001 quality management system certification.

Q: Can you arrange shipping for me?

A: We can arrange sea and air freight for our customers. The trade terms are FOB, CIF, EXW and so on.

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