SEN-HFC-DB-1 - Embossing Calender for Bipolar Plates

  • Embossing calender for metal and graphite bipolar plates
  • Very sturdy and compact design
  • High automation level

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The Embossing Calender is designed for metal and graphite Bipolar Plates. It offers a very sturdy and compact design, direct drive of each roller, and high automation level. The machine supports both inline and offline applications, and features optional technologies such as electro-hydraulic control engineering, preheating systems, cutting units, and inspection systems. It can handle laser/milling widths up to 1950 mm with a maximum diameter of 500 mm. The calender operates by applying compression force up to 300 tons through rollers with diameters up to 1,000 mm, achieving gap accuracy of ±1 μm. It can also adjust roller temperatures between +10 °C and +200 °C. With its advanced capabilities, the Embossing Calender provides a one-stop-shop solution for precision embossing and surface processing.

Use Cases

  • Embossing and surface structuring of metal and graphite bipolar plates for fuel cell production. 

Capabilities

  • Performs high-precision embossing with gap accuracy of ±1 μm using roller-based compression. 
  • Applies compression forces up to 300 tons for forming bipolar plate structures. 
  • Supports roller temperature control from +10 °C to +200 °C for process optimization. 
  • Processes web materials up to 1,000 mm width at production speeds up to 150 m/min. 
Matthews International GmbH Matthews International is a global leader in industrial technologies, investing in hydrogen fuel cell development and production, with a focus on advancing clean energy solutions. The company established a dedicated R&D hub in Germany to scale hydrogen fuel cell production. Matthews Internationals engineering business has developed patented production technology for hydrogen fuel cells.

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