Fuel Cells
Claddings for increased efficiency
Stainless Steel Claddings for Fuel Cells
Fuel cells offer the potential for emission-free power generation. They generate electrical energy through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, producing only water as a byproduct. Clad metals are ideal for fuel cells as they can combine excellent thermal, electrical, mechanical, and corrosion resistance properties. They offer designers unique opportunities to optimize fuel cell performance while reducing weight.
Etched Bipolar Plates and Fuel Cells
Compared to conventional internal combustion engines, fuel cells have significantly higher demands on air compression and supply. Air must be absolutely particle-free at a constant pressure level to increase the longevity of the sensitive fuel cell. Thanks to our precision and ability to etch the finest geometries, we can produce etched parts that eliminate concerns about particles in the fuel cell. Photochemical etching does not create mechanical or thermal stresses on the plates that could impair the connection between the stacks. This offers a decisive advantage over technologies such as CNC machining, stamping, and laser processing.
Typical Applications in Fuel Cells
Fuel cells place high demands on material, precision, and process reliability. Clad materials and etched components support applications where conductivity, corrosion resistance, particle-free operation, and fine structures are crucial.
You benefit from high-quality products at an economical price.
You benefit from high-quality products at an economical price.
Our standards are industry-leading
Our goal is to achieve the highest customer satisfaction through excellent quality. To guarantee this to our customers, our processes are constantly monitored and further developed through strict quality controls. We combine the infrastructural capacities, the level of experience, and the strategic orientation required to exceed the increasingly demanding requirements of fuel cell manufacturers.
Let us Realize Your Fuel Cell Solution
Do you have a specific application, an initial idea, or special requirements for material, processing, and function? Talk to us.
The Wickeder Group supports you in finding the right material solution and taking the next step toward implementation together.