In the competitive realm of electric vehicles (EVs), where battery costs can constitute nearly a third of the vehicle’s total price, the race to extend battery life and reduce expenses is critical. FUCHS has stepped into the spotlight by offering an innovative solution to a major automaker. The challenge was to find an effective corrosion protection method for the electric battery housing. The solution, ANTICORIT CPX 3230, not only promises to shield the battery against various forms of corrosion but also introduces an innovative, solvent-free application process, marking a significant leap in automotive manufacturing and sustainability.
Key Highlights
- Innovative Solution: ANTICORIT CPX 3230, a solvent-free anti-corrosion wax, recommended for superior protection.
- Application Efficiency: Utilizes drop-on-demand technology for precise, overspray-free application.
- Unique Features: Offers excellent sag resistance and includes a UV indicator for easy inspection.
- Customer Support: On-site support for application testing and tuning provided, enhancing the coating outcome.
- Environmental and Cost Benefits: Features outstanding corrosion protection without the use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), minimizing migration and reducing overall lubricant consumption and costs.
Providing Unparalleled Corrosion Protection
The electric vehicle industry faces the ongoing challenge of battery longevity and cost efficiency. The FUCHS team approached this challenge with ANTICORIT CPX 3230, a cutting-edge solution tailored to protect against galvanic corrosion, crevice corrosion, and exposure to corrosive gases. This choice was pivotal for an automaker developing an electric battery housing that required dependable corrosion protection.
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The application process of ANTICORIT CPX 3230 is notably efficient and environmentally friendly. Its drop-on-demand technology ensures that the anti-corrosion wax is applied accurately, eliminating unnecessary waste and reducing overall consumption. Moreover, its sag resistance ensures that the wax remains precisely where it is applied, providing long-lasting protection.
Ensuring Quality and Efficiency
FUCHS’s commitment to excellence extended beyond the provision of ANTICORIT CPX 3230. The company offered comprehensive on-site support, aiding the automaker from the assembly process through to the final application. This hands-on approach ensured the optimal application of the anti-corrosion wax, significantly reducing lubricant consumption and, by extension, manufacturing costs.
FUCHS’s introduction of ANTICORIT CPX 3230 represents a significant advancement in electric vehicle battery protection. By offering an effective, efficient, and environmentally friendly solution, FUCHS not only addresses the immediate needs of automakers but also sets a new standard in the industry for sustainability and innovation.
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