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Across International supports the automotive and aerospace industries with a wide range of award-winning products. Products focused on assisting in material testing, development, and production. Powerful chillers, robust vacuum pumps, furnaces, vacuum drying ovens, and many other Across International products play a key role in these sectors.

Across International has been supporting the largest battery manufacturers for over 25 years, with cutting-edge products like our drying ovens, furnaces, induction heaters, reactors, and more. Battery manufacturing processes generally consist of 3 main steps: electrode manufacturing, cell assembly, and cell finishing. Within these 3 stages there are many smaller processes, from mixing and applying slurries, to solvent recovery and vacuum drying, all the way to packing and testing. Across International material processing equipment is ideal for all battery and fuel cell related applications, from Li-ion to solid-state batteries, hydrogen cells, and more. 

What is a battery?

A battery is a device made to store chemical energy and convert it to electrical energy. The chemical process in a battery cell is essentially a redox reaction where electrons flow from one material, also known as an electrode, to another material, through an external circuit. This flow of electrons runs from the negative terminal, or anode, circulates through the external circuit and then back to the positive terminal, the cathode, creating an electrical current capable of doing work.

Traditionally the term battery refers to a device made of multiple cells, but in modern application the term has been expanded to include single cell batteries. Two main classes of batteries are Primary and Secondary. Primary batteries are also known as single-use or, disposable batteries, and can only be used once. This is due to the electrode materials being irreversibly changed during the discharge process. Popular examples of primary batteries are the alkaline batteries used in traditional flashlights. Secondary batteries are batteries that can be recharged multiple times by means of an applied electrical current. In lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries, and solid-state batteries, the original electrode composition is restored by means of reverse current.

Battery Production and the equipment for success

While the methodology of battery production can vary, the basic materials and processes remain the same. First the electrodes need to be created from raw materials, this normally involves mixing conductive binder with the electrode material to create a slurry like mixture. This slurry is then applied to current collectors, these are usually foils made of differing materials for the cathode and anode. Generally, the anode in Li-ion batteries is made of graphite, while the cathode is an alloy of several metals ( lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese , and others). Once the electrode coating is complete, the electrodes will undergo compressing, slitting, and finally drying. The cells are dried in order to remove any residual solvent or moisture, the process of drying and solvent recovery is an essential step before moving to cell assembly.

After the electrodes are manufactured, they must be assembled into battery cells. This process involves stacking, winding, packing, welding, and filling. From cell production the battery then moves into its final stages of cell finishing which consist of cell formation, degassing, aging, and EOL tests. In this final stage the batteries are repeatedly charged and drained, tested, inspected, and finally set to their shipping state of charge. The finishing process can take over 3 weeks and is one of the longest portions of the battery production process.

While the methodology of battery production can vary, the basic materials and processes remain the same. Electrodes are first created, then assembled into cells, and finally finished as a complete battery. Across international supplies a range of equipment ideal for stages like mixing, drying, solvent recovery, compressing, and welding. For more information reach out to our technical sales team.

Across International has been supporting the botanical extraction markets for over 25 years, with a large line of award-winning products. We understand the market needs and demands, that is why we offer high quality equipment, along with the best customer service. From scales to reactors, filtration to sonication, vacuum ovens to controllers, we have the post processing equipment needed for success.  

For over 30 years across international has been supporting all fields of chemistry with award winning products. Products specifically tailored to give researchers the edge they need in executing experiments and creating products. We carry everything from scales, centrifuges, freezers, and refrigerators, to reactors, rotary evaporators, and more.

Across International laboratory equipment can be found in classrooms and educational institutions across the world. Our award-winning products provide peace of mind, ease of operation, and precise performance, all while maintaining competitive prices. From scales and hot plates to centrifuges and distillation apparatus, there is no better choice than Ai

From small scale craft restaurants to industrial scale processes, across international has the tools for success. Our rotary evaporators, reactors, and sonication technology can assist with flavor extraction, condensation, mixtures, and emulsifications. We also offer industrial chillers and heaters, ideal for cooling large vessels. As well as essential items for QA testing, such as beer aging baths, incubators, and more.  

For over 30 years Across International has been supporting industrial processes with a wide range of award-winning products. Powerful chillers, induction heaters, sonicators, and large-scale reactors are a few examples of the products we supply. Reach out to one of our technical sales team to get your project started.

Across International has been supplying life science industries with precise and reliable laboratory equipment for over 30 years. Our carefully curated catalog offers a wide selection of equipment ranging from incubators, centrifuges, and freezers, all the way to thermal baths, filtration, and vacuum drying.

Across International has been supporting the fields of clinical research, diagnostic testing, and general medicine for over 30 years.  We understand market needs, that is why our large line of medical-grade freezers have been specifically optimized for vaccine and sample storage. We also offer a large equipment selection ranging from biosafety cabinets to centrifuges.

Across International material processing equipment is ideal for all aspects of metallurgy. Our induction heaters and furnace lines are excellent for annealing, soldering, sintering, brazing, tempering, heat treating, and many other applications. Ai Ball mills, scales, reactors, and chillers can also be seen in metallurgy facilities around the world.

For over 30 years Across International has been providing the material science industries with efficient and effective equipment. Our award-winning products can be seen supporting applications like vacuum drying, chemical vapor deposition, ashing and ignition testing, milling, heat treatment processes, and much more.

Across International is an industry leader in laboratory equipment designed for pharmaceutical applications. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer all of our products are built to the highest standards of quality and conformity. From ultralow freezers to glass and stainless steel reactors, our products provide compliance, performance, and quality in one package.

Across International has been supporting the semiconductor industry for over 30 years. From material production, to cooling applications we have a wide array of material processing equipment ready to assist.