Battery Vent Cap
As mobility is changing to electric and hybrid vehicle, Lithium-ion batteries acquired a leading role in the automotive market. To power vehicles, rechargeable batteries are arranged in packs and do offer a high ratio of energy per unit volume. Li-Ion Batteries do need robust protection from harsh external conditions like water, dirt, contaminants and automotive fluids, along with adequate venting to compensate different pressures between the interior of the storage unit and its environment.
To protect battery life and safety, GVS has developed specific pressure-equalizing caps with integrated safety function that protects the battery housing against exceeding over-or under pressure which might happen for example in case of a cell failure or mechanical damage. In that case, the GVS product opens temporary a larger the cross-section for the ventilation, preventing a burst of the battery housing, allowing fast evacuation and restoring as quick as possible the controlled pressure equalization.
Properties
- Pressure equalizing with integrated safety function against over/under pressure
- Hydrophobic and oleophobic membranes
- Standard and High-Temperature resistance series available
- Protection against water, dirt, contaminants, and other automotive fluids
- Different IP rating degrees of protection
Characteristics
- Body material
- Vent body made of PBT
- O-ring material
- EPDM or Silicone depending on specific customer and temperature requirement
- High level of flexibility
- ready to be used and quick to be assembled
- Easy installation
- integration into existing equipment without additional parts needed
Applications
- Battery packs and Fuel Cell
- Control Units
- Sensors and Actuators
- Converters and Inverters
- Starter motors and electronic pumps
- Lighting