15mm thick nickel strip is designed for high-performance battery pack construction, ideal for connecting 18650 lithium cells in a series or parallel formation.
How to choose a nickel strip for a lithium battery?
The width and material of the nickel strip should be selected according to the current of the lithium battery pack. In terms of material, there are two commonly used nickel strips: pure nickel strips and nickel plated steel. What is the difference between their performance and actual use?
What is nickel strip?
Nickel strip is a material often used in series and parallels lithium battery packs. The width and material of the nickel strip should be selected according to the current of the lithium battery pack. In terms of material, there are two commonly used nickel strips: pure nickel strips and nickel plated steel.
How thick are nickel strips?
When it comes to pure nickel strips, the thickness can vary from 0.1mm to 0.3mm. Most low-cost welders have a hard time around 0.15mm, and most cannot even work with 0.20mm, even on the highest settings. So, keep that in mind when shopping for nickel strips.
Why should you choose a nickel alloy strip for battery connectors?
The improved conductivity results in a higher transmission of power via a smaller, thinner and lighter strip. This enables a reduction of the battery tab connector footprint, material weight and cost without comprising on performance. We offer three high purity nickel alloy strip grades for battery connector applications:
For nickel-plated steel, its calculation formula is usually calculated according to 7A/mm², that is to say, the maximum continuous overcurrent of nickel-plated steel with a thickness of 0.15mm*7mm is 7*0.15*7=7.35A. It can be seen that the current that a pure nickel strip can withstand is about 1.5 times that of nickel plated steel.
What material is used to connect lithium ion batteries?
Nickel is the preferred conductor to connect lithium-ion battery cells together. Nickel strip is the most common material used in lithium-ion battery construction because it is easy to spot weld and has excellent anti-corrosive properties while having a relatively low cost. 99.6% pure nickel strip in a variety of lengths, widths, and thicknesses.