Cast aluminum housing energy storage battery

Which battery housing is made of die-cast aluminum alloy?

Examples of battery housing made of Die-cast Aluminum Alloy 1) GM Cadillacs battery housing using stamping and high-pressure casting process (below) , the tray using aluminum high-pressure casting (HPDC). 2) This battery housing is made of aluminum high pressure die casting aluminum Alloy AlSi10MnMg with a weight of 6.4 kg.

What is a battery housing made of?

2) This battery housing is made of aluminum high pressure die casting aluminum Alloy AlSi10MnMg with a weight of 6.4 kg. 3) The parts as below show low pressure die casting of Aluminum Alloy AlSi7Mg with integrated cooling function.

What are the applications of die-casting aluminum alloy in battery housing?

In general, the application of die-casting aluminum alloy in battery housing can be low-pressure casting or high pressure die casting. According to different requirements, it can also integrate the cooling function in it, omitting the individual cooling plate, which may be one of the trends in the future. 1.

Are aluminum battery enclosures recyclable?

Aluminum battery enclosures or other platform parts typically gives a weight saving of 40% compared to an equivalent steel design. Aluminum is infinitely recyclable with zero loss of properties. At end of life 96% of automotive aluminum content is recycled. Recycling aluminum only requires 5% of the energy needed for primary production.

What is the best material for a BEV battery enclosure?

Aluminum as sheet and extruded profiles is the preferred material for BEV body structure, closures and battery enclosures. Aluminum battery enclosures or other platform parts typically gives a weight saving of 40% compared to an equivalent steel design. Aluminum is infinitely recyclable with zero loss of properties.

What is Constellium's first OEM battery tray?

Constellium, the Netherlands-based global Tier-1 supplier and aluminum specialist, recently spoke with SAE about its first OEM battery tray. The 70-odd-kg (154-lb.) enclosure featuring cast, extruded and sheet aluminum is a 2.5 x 1.4 m (8.2 ft. x 4.6 ft.) component that will house a 100 kWh battery pack for an upcoming EV.