MSK-TE905-UL-R is an advanced testing machine for both Crushing and nail penetration with a Touch Screen programmable Panel and a hand-held wireless remote controller for safe operation. The electric hydraulic pump provides a crushing force for battery cells at variable speeds up to 15KN. The tester can cut off based on battery deformation %  and voltage drop-off. automatically. to meet IEC 62133.8.3.5 and the UN38.3 requirement.  

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Requirements	220V +/- 10% AC, Single phase, or customized 380V AC 3 phase 2500W
Crushing Unit	Electric Hydraulic cylinder Ram 32mm dia. Force 1000N~13KN with Accuracy: ±1% Pressing plate: 150 mm Dia. Crushing speed: 1- 50 mm/s adjustable via hydraulic pump's valve Programmable Battery Height Range: 0-999mm (Physical max. battery height: 340mm) Battery Voltage Drop Range: 0 - 10V programmable Battery Deformation Range: 0-99%
Nail Penetration Unit	Driven by an Electric Hydraulic cylinder Penetration Force: Adjustable Penetration speed: 1~90 mm/s adjustable (High-speed version 110/130 mm/s 50/60Hz is available upon request Dwell time: 0~9999s adjustable Four nails (HSS) included: φ3mm, φ4mm, φ6mm, φ8mm made by high-temperature steel
Steel Nails	Seven steel nails (2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 7mm & 8mm diameter, one each) are included in the standard package, please click the picture on the left to view details Length: 130 mm
Chamber Structure	Internal Chamber size: 750 W x 700 D x 700 H, mm Double-layer steel chamber for explosion containment Inside chamber: made of 1.5 mm thick cold-rolled SS304 with tensile strength > 500 Mpa Outside casing: made of 1.5 mm thickness annealed A3 steel with Tensile strength > 400 Mpa Explosion containment window: 280 x 280 mm   Double layer 5 mm thick explosion containing glass with double-sided shard holding the film to ensure broken glass can not fly out in the case of explosion 4“ Venting port and pressure release door are built in the back of the chamber (Pic. 4) Laser crosshair for visualizing crushing / penetrating center Battery Placement Area: 310 x 310 x 340 mm Max. Payload: 60Kg Lighting is built on top A Four-wheel is installed on the bottom to make the box movable Click to download the structure drawing (PDF)
Optional IR Grade Window	An additional IR (Infrared) Window for the 2.5-inch dia. IR lens (typical ZnSe, ZnS, Ge, etc) can be installed on the side of the chamber at an additional cost. The IR lens is ordered separately. Please contact us for more information
Control Unit	6" color touchscreen control panel for operating and setting parameters such as Crushing Force, Dwell Motion, Time,  Crushing Deformation, and Voltage Change Deformation sensor accuracy: +/- 0.1mm Voltage sensor accuracy: +/- 1.0 mV Once the parameter is set on the touch screen, a wireless hand-held remote controller will operate the machine within 10 meters distance for safe operation Optional 1: Remote HMI operation panel by PC/Tablet via Ethernet/WiFi network is available upon request at an extra cost Optional 2: LabVIEW upgrade. MTI provides the slave program in PLC, the Ethernet communication module, and protocol instruction. Customers can write the master program in LabVIEW and achieves the system control and data logging for all testing parameters such as voltage drop, deformation%, force, speed, and position. MTI will provide limited or no support on LabVIEW programming
Venting	The pressure-release doors built into the back of the machine will open in case of a battery explosion and release the pressure and smoke. (Pic 1) A 5.5-inch O.D. duct connector is in the back of the chamber for connecting to an exhaust system at the customer site. (Connecting tube and  exhaust system are not included, Pic2), and keep venting gas from inside the chamber Warning: must keep venting during battery testing, in order to ensure chamber pressure does not go up just in case batteries explode. An in-line exhaust fan with a flex duct connection is recommended. (Click the pictures left to order)
Dimensions	Explosion-proof box (LxWxH): 2015mm x 800mm x 900mm Click Pic left to see the Structure drawing (PDF)
Net Weight	992 lbs (450 kg)
Shipping Weight	1,428 lbs (648 kg)
Warranty	One-year limited manufacturer's warranty with lifetime support; extended warranty available upon request at additional cost. (Rusted and damaged parts due to improper storage condition or maintenance are not covered by warranty)
Compliance	NRTL (UL61010) or CSA certification is available at extra cost. (Please contact us or click the marks below to learn more about the certification details.)  UL 61010 only ensures the machine's components meet the UL fire hazard standard. It is unrelated to the hazard caused by the experiment
Demo Video & Operation Manual	Video: Nail Penetration Thermal Measurement
Safety Note	The machine must be put in an isolated fire-proof room or fume-hood with an extinguishing system. Please use remote for operation in a safe location For a larger battery or battery pack, you may add an optional Automatic Extinguisher Fixture as picture below
Reference Published Article	Please view "Understanding Li-ion Cell Internal Short Circuit and Thermal Runaway through Small, Slow, and In-Situ Sensing Nail Penetration" published by 2020 J. Electrochem. Soc. 167 090526 on April 27th, 2020, in which MTI Hydraulic Driven Crushing & Nail Penetration Tester MSK-TE905-UL-R was used.