In the manufacture of new energy power batteries and energy storage equipment, labeling aerogel insulation sheets is a critical step. Aerogel is thin, light and soft, so conventional labeling easily causes wrinkles, shifting and stretching deformation, which seriously affects yield. How can this industry pain point be solved and high-accuracy, high-efficiency automatic labeling achieved? This article explains in detail.
Aerogel labeling pain points and the solution
When flame-retardant fiber tape labels are applied to aerogel sheets, the material characteristics make conventional conveying prone to slipping or creasing. In addition, large, wide sheets can easily be mispositioned if registration is unstable during labeling. To solve these problems, Wanzhi Automation developed the WZ-171 aerogel automatic labeling machine specifically for the new energy materials industry. As a dedicated automatic vacuum-conveying labeling machine for new energy materials, it uses a vacuum-assisted conveying system that overcomes the difficulty of handling thin, light materials. Compared with conventional tape applicators, the WZ-171 is deeply optimized for material holding and labeling accuracy, ensuring that aerogel sheets do not slip or wrinkle during conveying and raising labeling yield at the source.
The WZ-171 solution and key parameters
The WZ-171 is designed around the particular properties of aerogel. It comes with a dedicated automatic feed platform and a vacuum-assisted conveying mechanism that holds the material under negative pressure throughout, making conveying and positioning more stable. This design holds front-to-back labeling error within ±0.3mm, meeting the strict quality control standards of the new energy industry.
On configuration, model WZ-171 uses a heavy-duty extended one-piece stainless steel production line frame weighing 280Kg, which keeps the machine free of vibration at high speed and supports 24-hour continuous production. The machine also handles wide, large sheets, accommodating aerogel panels up to 610mm long. After labeling, an integrated automatic collection structure lets finished parts slide into the collection funnel bin. In addition, for line upgrades involving double-sided tape application processes, the independent industrial touch screen allows visual storage and recall of conveying speed, labeling pressure and other parameters, making changeover convenient and lowering the operating threshold.
Operating tips and typical applications
During selection and operation, we recommend confirming non-standard frame dimensions and labeling stroke with Wanzhi Automation based on the actual length, width and thickness range of your aerogel panels. The WZ-171’s modular adjustable structure handles products in many specifications and greatly improves the flexibility of the line.
The machine is widely used in power battery insulation, energy storage equipment manufacturing, new insulation materials for pipelines, and automotive fireproof and heat-insulating materials. With automatic feeding and automatic discharge and collection, a full stack of panels is loaded at once and no manual carrying is needed at any point, which saves labor and noticeably raises overall capacity, making it an ideal choice for upgrading new energy materials lines.
FAQ
How does the WZ-171 prevent wrinkling on thin, light aerogel panels?
The machine uses a vacuum-assisted conveying mechanism that holds the material under negative pressure throughout, keeping panels flat and slip-free during conveying and labeling, which effectively prevents wrinkles.
What labeling accuracy can the machine achieve?
With vacuum positioning, finished labeling error on the WZ-171 is held within ±0.3mm, meeting the high-accuracy quality control requirements of the new energy industry.
Does the machine handle aerogel panels of different sizes?
Yes. The machine handles wide, large panels up to 610mm long, and its modular structure allows the frame to be adjusted quickly to your panel dimensions.
Written by Wanzhi Automation