Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) highlights its range of pumps ideal for
a variety of manufacturing processes used in producing lithium-ion batteries for electric
vehicles. On offer are Bredel hose pumps and Bredel APEX products, which provide
constant production cycle efficiency and help manufacturers meet ever-more demanding
battery production schedules.
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) highlights its range of pumps ideal for
a variety of manufacturing processes used in producing lithium-ion batteries for electric
vehicles. On offer are Bredel hose pumps and Bredel APEX products, which provide
constant production cycle efficiency and help manufacturers meet ever-more demanding
battery production schedules.
Bredel hose pumps are ideal for use in the ball milling process used in manufacturing
lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries. Unlike older air-operated double-diaphragm
pump (AODD) pump technology, Bredel hose pumps are not affected by slurry viscosity,
which ensures greater production cycle efficiency. The pumps run at 20 revolutions per
minute in continuous 24/7 operation as part of a computer-controlled process. The Bredel
pump also reduces wear to the ball/seats that can result in leakage, causing increased
downtime and repair costs.
Bredel APEX hose pumps are ideal for use in transferring liquid chemicals from raw material
tanks to reaction tanks at stable flow rates for production of battery-grade cobalt tetroxide
and high-purity battery-grade cobalt sulphate. The pumps are designed to operate 24 hours
for 7-10 day periods and are supplied with optimum hose elements. With their seal-less,
valve-less design, APEX pumps are engineered for a more competitive price/performance
ratio in comparison with high-pressure hose pumps and are designed to suit all dosing,
metering and transfer applications with unmatched flow stability.
