Flexible Solutions

Why P-THERM® Gap Fillers Are Essential for EV Battery Design

Posted by Ben Hvidston

November 1, 2023 8:45 AM

The rapid advancement of the electric vehicle (EV) market is no secret, and to keep pace with this progress, OEMs seek cutting-edge thermal management solutions that perform well and come at a reasonable cost.

Among essential materials used for heat management in EV batteries, thermal gap pads (aka thermal gap fillers) play a crucial role. Marian collaborates with suppliers like Polymer Science, whose partnership allows for development of high-quality thermal gap pad materials along with various other essential materials for managing heat in EVs.

We sat down with John Biddle, Vice President of Product Development at Polymer Science for a Q&A session where we discussed their contributions to the production of thermal management materials and the benefits they provide.

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Topics: Thermal Management, EV, battery, Material selection, thermal interface material, Electric Vehicle, Thermal Gap Filler Pads, Automotive, Polymer Science, Thermal Gap Pad

Complex EV Battery Components

Posted by Brook Girkin

July 31, 2023 4:01 PM

Combining Intricate Laminations to Create Multifunctional Parts

Electric vehicles (EVs) continue to experience a sharp growth trajectory, generating process advancements and additional application requirements and needs. Marian has developed improved solutions to meet the industry’s most critical necessities for battery longevity, performance, and passenger safety.

Below we examine some of these requirements and the complex, die-cut EV components Marian manufactures to overcome common challenges related to the battery.

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Topics: Thermal Management, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, EV, battery, die cutting, thermal pad, Formex, assembly

4 High Performance Thermal Barrier Materials for EV Battery

Posted by Katie Sullivan

April 26, 2021 11:16 AM

Thermal Runaway Propagation Prevention with Thermal Barrier Materials
Hybrid and battery electric vehicles that use lithium-ion cells require that these cells are maintained at specific ambient temperatures. "Thermal runaway" occurs as a result of the rapid rise in temperature within one of the battery cells. One of the greatest challenges for battery design engineers is to manage heat. For this reason, batteries are designed with thermal management systems that provide different levels of protection, including cell-to-cell, module-to-module, and pack level.

Marian provides custom flexible die cut solutions that are incorporated into battery design at the cell, module and pack level to aid with thermal management. These die-cut parts are made with high temperature resistant materials (also known as flame barrier materials) that are designed to offer thermal insulation to delay the onset of thermal runaway.

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Topics: Thermal Management, EV, HEV, battery, flame barrier

11 Considerations When Selecting TIM for EV Li-ion Battery

Posted by Katie Sullivan

March 22, 2019 8:06 AM

11 Considerations When Selecting Thermal Interface Materials for Electric Vehicle Li-ion Battery

Currently, lithium-ion (li-ion) batteries are the most common type of battery used to power electric vehicles. Today's market is demanding that batteries charge faster and last longer. Because li-ion batteries produce significant heat when in use and charging, thermal management is critical. Excessive heat can cause irreparable damage to the battery. 

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Topics: Thermal Management, EV, HEV, battery, Material selection