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128-Channel High-Throughput Formation Cabinet
128-Channel High-Throughput Formation Cabinet for Gigafactories
1. Meeting Gigafactory Demands
As the demand for lithium batteries continues to surge worldwide, traditional battery formation grading systems have become a production bottleneck. Gigafactories require formation equipment that can process thousands of cells simultaneously while maintaining precision, minimizing energy consumption, and ensuring full traceability. The 128-channel high-throughput formation cabinet meets these demands.
2. Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Channels | 128 (fully independent) |
| Architecture | Dual 64-channel level system |
| Cell Compatibility | Prismatic aluminum-shell cells |
| Voltage Range | Charge: 0-4.5V / Discharge: 2-4.5V |
| Current Range | Up to 300A per channel (customizable) |
| Voltage/Current Accuracy | ±0.05% FS |
| Energy Feedback Efficiency | ≥90% |
| Negative Pressure | 0 to -95kPa (adjustable) |
| Temperature Control | RT – 80°C (optional heating), water cooling optional |
| Communication | RS485, Ethernet (Modbus TCP) |
3. Advanced Features for High-Throughput Production
High-throughput battery formation equipment must deliver precision at scale. Our 128-channel formation cabinet incorporates:
- Independent Channel Control – each of the 128 channels operates with its own CC/CV source, allowing start/stop/pause/resume without affecting others.
- Energy-Saving Feedback Technology – ≥90% energy recycling reduces electricity costs by 30-40% annually.
- Vacuum Assist Formation – 0 to -95kPa adjustable negative pressure removes gas bubbles, especially critical for large-format prismatic cells.
- 4-Wire Kelvin Connection – eliminates contact resistance errors, ensuring ±0.05% FS measurement accuracy.
- Bed-of-Nails Contact System – robust pins ensure reliable electrical connection and long cycle life for high-volume production.
4. Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings
The 128-channel formation grading system captures discharge energy and returns it to the facility’s power grid, reducing electricity costs significantly. For a standard gigafactory production line, the annual electricity cost savings can exceed $1 million USD per line. Integrated designs reduce charging energy consumption by 6% and plant footprint by 20%. No-high-temperature-room configurations reduce power wiring by 30%, while negative pressure workstations reduce cleanroom space by 90%, saving millions annually.
5. Smart Manufacturing Integration
Our high-throughput battery formation equipment is designed for Industry 4.0 manufacturing. Real-time data exchange via RS485/Ethernet (Modbus TCP) includes voltage, current, capacity, temperature, and test results for full traceability. Centralized PC control with data management software supports multi-step formation profiles and automated grading. Barcode scanning integration enables linking of formation data to individual cells, with the MES interface for full lifecycle traceability.
6. Applications and Benefits
This system is ideal for prismatic cell gigafactories producing LFP, NMC, and LCO cells for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Key benefits include higher throughput (128 channels vs 64 channels = double the capacity per cabinet), lower operating costs (energy recycling + reduced floor space = lower OPEX), faster ROI (12-18 month payback typical for high-volume plants), and superior quality (±0.05% FS accuracy + negative pressure = better SEI formation).
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