WHAT IS A LAB-SCALE COIN CELL BATTERY LINE?

A lab-scale coin cell battery line is a compact system designed for the research and development of lithium-ion, sodium-ion, solid-state, and next-generation batteries. It provides researchers with the essential equipment and tools needed for electrode preparation, coin cell assembly, and battery performance evaluation at the laboratory scale.

KEY PROCESS STAGES

It typically covers three main stages: raw material preparation, electrode preparation, and coin cell assembly, providing a complete workflow for laboratory-scale battery prototyping, testing, and electrochemical performance analysis.

Raw Material

Cathode

Anode

Separator

Electrolyte

Coin Cell Case

Raw material preparation is the first step in battery development. This stage focuses on synthesizing, mixing, and processing active materials used in battery electrodes.

Tube Furnace

Types: Single Zone Tube Furnace

Multi-Zone Tube Furnace

Temperature Range: 250℃-2300℃;

Heating Zone Length: 205mm-440mm;

Vacuum and Controlled Atmosphere Compatible

Widely used for cathode and anode material calcination, sintering, and heat treatment in battery R&D. Supports precise temperature control and controlled atmospheres such as vacuum, nitrogen, or argon.

Types	Muffle Furnace	Tube Furnace	Atmosphere Furnace
Chamber size	100*100*100mm 200*150*150mm 300*200*200mm 400*300*300mm Customized	40*205mm/ 60*205mm/ 80*205mm/ 100*205mm/ 40*350mm/ 60*350mm/ 80*350mm/ 100*350mm/ 40*440mm/ 60*440mm/ 80*440mm/ 100*440mm Customized	100*100*100mm 200*150*150mm 300*200*200mm 400*300*300mm Customized
Temperature	1200℃/ 1400℃/ 1700℃ Customized	1200℃/ 1400℃/ 1700℃ Customized	1200℃/ 1400℃/ 1700℃ Customized
Reference Picture	TMAX-SX2-2-12TP	TMAX-SK2-4-12TPB3	TMAX-SA2-9-12TP45L

Planetary Ball Mill

Jar Capacity: 50ml-20L; Multiple Jar Material (SS/WC/Agate/Al₂O₃/PTFE); Vacuum Grinding Capability

Widely used in raw material preparation for high-energy grinding, mixing, particle size reduction.

Planetary ball mill is widely used in the raw material preparation stage of battery production, especially for cathode and anode active material research and development. It enables high- energy grinding, mixing, and particle size reduction to improve material uniformity and electrochemical performance.

In battery material R&D, zirconia (ZrO₂ ) grinding jars and zirconia grinding balls are the most commonly used configuration.

They are preferred because of:

• ◆ Ultra-high purity processing
• ◆ Zero metal contamination
• ◆ Excellent wear resistance
• ◆ Suitable for ultra-fine grinding applications
• ◆ Capacity selection of ball mill

Vacuum Mixing Machine

50mL-500mL Mixing Capacity Options

Vacuum Mixing for Effective Bubble Removal

Planetary Mixing Structure for High Uniformity

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The vacuum planetary mixer is an essential equipment in coin cell electrode preparation, used to prepare homogeneous electrode slurry by mixing active materials, conductive additives, and binders under vacuum conditions. It effectively removes trapped air bubbles, improves slurry consistency, and ensures uniform electrode coating and reliable electrochemical performance.

Function	Vacuum Mixer	Planetary Mixer
Mixing Type	Conventional mixing with vacuum degassing	Planetary mixing with stronger dispersion capability
Container capacity selection	50ml、150ml、500ml	50ml、250ml、500ml、1000ml
Suitable Scale	Small batch experiments	Battery R&D and pilot-scale preparation
Slurry Type	Low to medium viscosity slurry	High viscosity and high solid-content battery slurry
Mixing Performance	Suitable for simple mixing and bubble removal	Provides better mixing, dispersion, and homogenization
Typical Use	Coin cell material research and small experiments	Coin cell, pouch cell, and cylindrical cell electrode preparation
Reference Picture	TMAX-SFM-7	TMAX-XJB

Eelectrode Coater

100-300mm Coating Width (Customizable)

Max Heating Temperature: 150℃ , Accuracy: ±1℃

Motor Drive, Adjustable Coating Speed

Scraper Adjustable Range

Include 1 Built-in Oil-Free Vacuum Pump

The coating machine is a key equipment in coin cell electrode preparation, used to evenly coat cathode or anode slurry onto current collectors (Al or Cu foil). It ensures uniform thickness, stable loading density, and consistent electrochemical performance.

Electrode Roll Press

100-400mm Rolling Width (Customizable)

Electric Heating / Hydraulic Pressure Options

Max Heating Temperature: 150℃ Adjustable Speed

HRC62 or Above Roller Surface Hardness

Roll press machine is used in the electrode preparation process of coin cell production. It compresses the coated electrode sheets to increase density, improve adhesion, and ensure uniform thickness, which directly enhances battery performance and cycle life.

Item	Manual Roll Press	Electric Roll Press
Machine Type	Bench-top manual roll pressing system	Bench-top / floor-standing electric roll pressing system
Target Application	Coin cell R&D and small-scale electrode densification	Coin cell / pouch cell electrode preparation and process optimization
Production Scale	Low-throughput laboratory use	Laboratory and pilot-scale production
Optional size (W * L)	100*100mm, 100*200mm, 100*300mm, 100*400mm, or Customized	100*100mm, 100*200mm, 100*300mm, 100*400mm, or Customized
Heating System	No-heating	Heating or non-heating optional with temperature control
Pressing Type	Manual adjustment by handwheel / screw mechanism	Motor-driven roll gap adjustment and electric rolling
Roll Gap Control	Manual gap adjustment	Precise gap adjustment
Roll Speed Control	Fixed / manual speed control	Adjustable rolling speed control
Roll Orientation	Horizontal (default) / Vertical	Horizontal (default) / Vertical
Application Scale	Small-batch electrode preparation and laboratory research	Small-batch electrode preparation and laboratory research
Reference Picture	TMAX-SG	TMAX-JS

Disc Cutting Machine

Custom Die Dimensions Available (3-24mm) Precision Electrode & Separator Punching Safe and Easy Operation

The Coin cell disc cutter machine is used for coin cell electrode punching with customized cutting die. It's operation is simple with light weight, The resulting discs can be used as electrode/separator discs of split test cell and coin cell for battery researches.

Vacuum Drying Oven

Capacity Options: 25L / 50L / 90L / 210L

Temperature Range: Up to 250℃

Vacuum drying oven is used after electrode welding or electrode preparation to remove residual moisture and ensure stable storage conditions. It helps prevent oxidation and moisture absorption of electrode sheets, improving battery safety and consistency before cell assembly.

Glove Box

H2O & O2 Environment

Integrated Purification System

Automatic Pressure Control

Custom Chamber Configuration Available

Safe Operation for Battery Research

The Water and Oxygen Glove Box is designed for battery research and other moisture/oxygen-sensitive material handling applications. It provides a controlled inert atmosphere environment by continuously purifying the working gas and maintaining ultra-low water and oxygen levels.

Crimping Machine

Manual / Hydraulic / Pneumatic Operation Options

Custom Mold Dimensions Available

Adjustable Sealing Pressure

Compatible with Various Coin Cell Sizes

The crimper is suitable for sealing various types of coin cells such as CR2032,CR2025,and CR2016 with included die. It can also crimp CR2325, CR2450, AG3, AG5 and other special size cases with optional die sets.

Item	Manual Crimper	Electric Crimper	Pneumatic Crimper
Structure	Compact benchtop mechanical structure	Electric benchtop crimping system	Pneumatic benchtop crimping system
Operation	Manual operation with hand lever	Electric automatic pressing operation	Pneumatic pressing operation with foot pedal or automatic control
Driving System	Mechanical pressing mechanism	Motorized pressing mechanism	Pneumatic cylinder drive system
Crimping Force	Adjustable by mechanical pressure control	Adjustable electric pressure control	Adjustable by air pressure regulator
Pressure Control	Mechanical adjustment	Digital control / programmable control	Air pressure adjustment with regulator
Pressure Display	Optional visual pressure gauge	Digital pressure monitoring (optional)	Visual pressure gauge for real-time monitoring
Mold Configuration	Replaceable dies, custom dimensions available	Replaceable dies, custom dimensions available	Replaceable dies, custom dimensions available
Compatible Cells	CR2016 / CR2025 / CR2032 / CR2450 and customized sizes	CR2016 / CR2025 / CR2032 / CR2450 and customized sizes	CR2016 / CR2025 / CR2032 / CR2450 and customized sizes
Control System	Manual control	Digital control panel	Pneumatic control system
Operation Mode	Manual pressing cycle	Automatic crimping cycle	Fast pneumatic pressing cycle
Reference Picture	TMAX-JK-KF20-TC	TMAX-160S	TMAX-Pneumatic1

Testing Machine

Constant Voltage Range Control (10mV - 5V)

Minimum Discharge Voltage: -5V

Four Output Channel

Constant Pressure Cut-off Current

The Coin Cell Testing Machine is designed for electrochemical performance testing of coin cell batteries. It is widely used in battery research laboratories for charge/discharge testing, cycle life evaluation, capacity analysis, and battery performance characterization.

The system provides accurate voltage and current control with real-time data acquisition, allowing researchers to evaluate battery materials, electrodes, and cell performance under different testing conditions.