Solid-State Li-S R&D Equipment Line

1. Sample Preparation

Dual Chamber Glove Box with Gas Purification System3

Dual Chamber Glovebox

DesriptionSpecification
Working Voltage110VAC or 220VAC, 50/60Hz, Single Phase
Max. Power Consumption1.7KW
Glovebox Chamber- Fully openable front window panel (tempered glass, 8 mm thick)
- Dimensions: 2400mm(L) x 800mm(W) x 930mm(H)
- Case Material: Stainless Steel 304
- Built-in fluorescent lamp
- Two shelves, 300mm L x 250mm W x 300mm H
- Two pieces of HEPA filters for particle size >0.3 μm
Antechambers- Large Antechamber Dimensions: 360mm(Dia.) x 600mm(L)
- Small Antechamber Dimensions (for tools): 150mm(Dia.) x 300mm(L)
- Max. vacuum level: 100 Pa
Obtainable Purity Level- Water concentration: <1 ppm (20°C, 1 atm)
- Oxygen concentration: <1 ppm (20°C, 1 atm)
Working Gas- Operating gas: Inert gas such as N2, Ar, He
- Regenerating gas: Mixture of H2 (5%) and Operating gas
- Note: If you use Ar gas, please make sure the inside equipment is Ar gas compatible
Gas Purification System- Auto regeneration process with user defined parameters.
- Built-in Regeneration Temperature Controller.
- Automatically purging function is built-in for quickly reducing O2 < 100ppm & H2O < 100 ppm before cycling.
- The automatic pressure control system is built in to keep the pressure at a constant level.
- Purification Cylinder: made of BASF antioxidant materials (Na86((AlO2)86(SiO2)106.XH20, 5 kg) and UOP water adsorbent materials.
- Moisture removal capacity: 2 kg
- Oxygen removal capacity:   60L
- Stainless steel pipe connection
- Blower: Flow Rate: 90m³/h
Filter System (optional)- One Organic Solvent Filter System filled with replaceable activated carbon (5.2kg) is optional
- Carbon and solvent vapor filters are available upon request at the extra cost for flammable vapor 
    Control system- Siemens PLC control system with 6" touchscreen display
- Water concentration: 0 - 1000 ppm 
- Oxygen concentration: 0 - 1000 ppm
- Auto pressure control -5 - 8 mbar
Feedthroughs- Power feedthrough is included.
- power extension board with 5 outlets, 15A max. 
- Can be 110VAC or 220VAC depending on the input source
Vacuum Pump- 240L/m Heavy Duty Double Stage Rotary Vane Pump for faster gas exhaust
- Vacuum rate: 7.8 cfm
- Lowest pressure: 0.4pa
Gloves- Two pairs of NORTH Butyl glove is included
- Protection against toxic materials
- 8" Dia.x 32" Long
Product Dimensions- 3235mm(L) x 1040mm(W) x 1860mm(H) (127" x 41" x 73")
Heatable Antechamber (optional) - Heatable Antechamber: 200C max., DN385×588mm (L), available
- Two large ante-chambers, one right and one left, is available upon request
Shipping Dimensions & Weight- 2 pallets, 1800 lb total weight     #1: 86"x41"x84"     #2: 86"x41"x83"
Warranty & Compliance- One Year limited warranty with lifetime support
- Rusting and damage due to improper storage or maintenance are not covered by warranty
- Gloves are consumable items and are not covered under warranty
- NRTL or CSA certification is available upon request at the extra cost

    VGB-6-II-LD is a dual stainless steel glove box designed for researchers in material science, chemistry, semiconductor, and related topics. The purification cylinder is made of BASF antioxidant materials from Germany and UOP water adsorbent materials from the US in order to achieve a low water and oxygen concentration of  lower than 1ppm, such that experiments can be conducted in an ultra-clean and highly purified gas environment. It is integrated with vapor pressure control system, gas purification system, automatic gas regeneration control system, auto alarm, and system data log recording. VGB-6-II is widely used in preparing nanomaterials, Li-ion battery materials, catalysts, and metallorganics. 

Dual Jars high Energy Ball Milling

          MSK-SFM-3-II is a dual jar high energy ball mill with 3D movement which can mill two types of powder into nanoscale at the same time.  It has a higher impact force created by three-dimensional movement, e.g. rotation, vibration and oscillation with frequency up to 1000 RPM. The 24VDC motor is built-in with the separated and programmable control unit, which can be operated inside a glovebox with Argon gas.

DesriptionSpecification
FeaturesDual jar design for milling two types of the sample at the same time.
The 24VDC motor allows use in Ar gas environment.RPM with the separated control unit.
Two sets of mill jars ( SS and nylon, a total of 4 jars ) are included for immediate use.
Two years warranty
Power Input- Single-phase 110VAC or 240VAC  50/60Hz  with The USA plug  ( Change switch inside power supply )
- Power consumption:  120 W
Control Unit- The separated control box for remote operation in a glove box or fume hood.  
- ( If using inside the glove box, you need to order KF40 feedthrough at the extra cost of $600.00)
- Speed control:  300 - 1000 rpm adjustable; Below 250 RPM may result in strong resonance frequency.
- Time control:   0 - 30 minutes adjustable 
- Three segments programmable  via color touch screen for forwarding rotation, backward  rotation, and running time
Feeding Granularity- <1mm 
Discharging Granularity- 0.1 micron minimum for certain material ( Mainly ceramic material )
- Note:  To achieve finer or desired particles via ball mill is a research project, which is dependent on the material to be milled, grinding time and speed, combination of grinding jar and milling ball etc.  It is the user's responsibility to find the best milling procedure based on the material.  Buyers are welcomed to MTI laboratory at California test before purchase.
Noise Level- 87dBA (standing at 1ft with the machine lid open and SS milling balls in the jar)
Compliance- CE Certified
- NRTI certification is available upon request at an extra cost
Warranty- One year's limited warranty for parts with lifetime technical support.
- Alumina jars are not covered by the warranty.
Net Weight- 80 kg 
Shipping Dimensions- 48"(L) x 40"(W) x 36"(H)
Shipping Weight- 218 lbs

Muffle / Tube Furnace 2 in 1

DesriptionSpecification 
Model -  2" O.D. tube with a mechanical pressure gauge- (Optional) 1" O.D. tube with a mechanical pressure gauge
Furnace Construction- High purity fibrous alumina insulation for maximum energy saving - 30% less power consumption than other brands (click the pic below -left to order spare tubes)- High purity fibrous alumina insulation for maximum energy saving - 30% less power consumption than other brands
- Drop-down door for easy and safe sample loading and unloading- Drop-down door for easy and safe sample loading and unloading (with a safety interlock if the door is open)
     - Hybrid Furnace:
- One-end closed 2" quartz tube, a tube block, and a corresponding flange are included for tube furnace application. - A two-end open 1" quartz tube, a tube block, and corresponding flanges are included for the tube furnace application.
- A thermal block is included to work as a  muffle furnace. - The 1" quartz tube penetrates through both ends of the furnace
- Two thermal blocks are included to work as a standard muffle furnace. 
Quartz Tube2" quartz tube: OD50 × ID43.5 × L230 mm1" quartz tube: OD25 × ID 20.5 × L450 
One-end closedBoth ends open
Chamber Size- Size: 4"x4"x4" or 100x100x100 mm
- Capacity: 65 cubic-inch or 1 liter 
Power- 110V version: 950 W (Power cord is included)
- 220V version: 1.2KW (Power cord is not included)
Operating Temperature- 1000°C max for an hour
- 900 °C for continuous operation
Max. Heating Rate - 30 °C /min
Temperature Controller - PID automatic control and auto-tune function
- 30 programmable segments for precise control
- Built-in protection for the over-heating and broken thermocouple
- Large digital control panel (48 x 96 mm) for easy operation
- Temperature accuracy: +/- 1 °C
Heating Elements - Fe-Cr-Al Alloy doped by Mo
Optional- Two 8 mm diameter barbed fittings (gas inlet and outlet) (see pic on the left) at the back of the furnace panel are available at extra cost ($99 for both connectors). Check the option box
- Note: Self-Installation is required. The open barb-holes and threaded holes will be ready
Net Weight~ 18Kg
Shipping Dimensions - 17"(L) x16"(W) x 20"(H)
Shipping Weight - 45 lbs
Warranty - One year limited warranty with lifetime support
- ATTENTION: Any damages caused by the use of corrosive and acidic gases are not under the coverage of MTI One Year Limited Warranty.
ComplianceCE Certified
  NRTL (UL61010) or CSA certification is available at extra cost. ( please click marks below to learn details )

          KSL-1100X-S-H-LD is a compact hybrid furnace that offers a 4″x4″x4″ heating chamber, and a programmable temperature controller. it is an ideal furnace for preparing small samples up to 1000 oC either under vacuum or controlled atmosphere with maximum energy saving (500 – 700W only). In addition, the compact furnace can be placed into a glove box to sinter samples.

Compact Hydraulic Pellet Press

          YLJ-15L is a  high-quality compact manual hydraulic press, which is capable of generating up to 15 metric tons designed for preparing compound ceramic samples in materials/chemistry research laboratories. The press has a built-in hydraulic pump with an auto-return function for quick die removal & sample retrieval. The lightweight and fully airtight design make it extremely well-suited for operation inside of a glove box where having an inert environment is crucial to prevent unwanted sample contamination. The pressing machine is made in Europe and there are two types of height that can be chosen,  which is suitable put in the glovebox through Airlock Chamber.

DesriptionSpecification
Max Pressure - Normal operating pressure force: 7 metric tons
- Max. operating pressure force: 15 metric tons with > 50 mm H Die (for < 5 minutes pressure holding)
- The pressure gauge is built-in
Pressure Gauge- Gauge displays force in both PSI and Bar units for versatility (click picture on the left to enlarge)
- Please follow the Force Conversion table above to obtain the equivalent force applied on the Hydraulic Cylinder according to the pressure gauge
- Notice: Please close the Release Lever before transporting the press into the glovebox via the air-lock chamber. It will cause oil leakage if transported with the lever open
- For calculating the actual pressure applied on your working piece, please follow the equation below:
- F = P_(Gauge Displayed Pressure Value (GDPV)) × S_(Cross-section area of the inside piston)
- Since 1 Bar = 1.0197 kg/(cm)^2, Diameter of piston is 7cm
- Assume Gauge Displayed Pressure Value is 100
- F = 101.97 × π × (D/2)^2 = 3922.78 kg Force ≈ 3.9 Ton force
- Therefore, From pressure gauge value to actual force is 26.31
- Assume the Diameter of your Die is 4 cm, and Gauge Displayed Pressure Value is also 100 Bar
- Then, the actual pressure on your working piece is:
- P_(actual on the working piece) = F/S_(Cross-section area of the working piece)
- P_(actual on working piece) = (3.9 Ton)/(12.56 (cm)^2 ) = 310 Bar
- In general: P_(actual on the working piece ) = (P_( GDPV)/26.31) / (π*r_(Crosection area of the working piece)^2)
Lifting Height of Cylinder - 13 mm (max.)
Top Support Screw Adjustable Height - YLJ-15L: 220 mm
Dimensions of Machine YLJ-15L:  200mm(L) x 330mm(max W) x 480 ~ 715mm (H)
& Working Space - D1: 120mm  D2: 70mm D3: 125mm  H1: 260mm   H2: 220 mm
YLJ-15S: 200mm(L) x 330mm(max W) x 410 ~ 575mm (H)
      - D1: 120mm   D2: 70mm D3: 124mm H1: 180mm   H2: 155mm
Length of Press Rocker- 180mm
Protective Shield- A protective shield is available at an extra cost of $99. Please contact MTI for more details.
- Note: the protective shield does not come with the standard package of the press.
Net Weight- 20 kg (44 lbs)
Dimensions of Shipment- 32" x 10" x 10"
Weight of Shipment- 60 lbs
Warranty- The pressing machine was quality inspected in the USA, lifetime support is provided
- One year limited standard warranty (Extended 5-year warranty is available at an extra cost)
Compliance- CE Certified

Electric Roller Press

DesriptionSpecification
Working Voltage- 110V - 240V AC, 50/60Hz, worldwide use
-UL/CSA/TUV certified power supply is in the outside machine for easy 
Motor- High Current torque 24V DC motor with reducing gear 
- 1.8 A Max.
- Rated power 40W
Rolling Speed- Dimensions: 100mm (Dia.) x 100mm (W)
- Rolling Speed: 5-40mm/s or 0.3 - 2.4 Meter/ Minute adjustable
Roller Gap- 0-1.2mm adjustable
- Gap width gauge accuracy:: ±10 micron (0.01mm)
Standard: Steel Rollers- Material: Made from hardened tool steel (RC > 62) with Cr electroplated coating
- Roller diameter tolerance (TIR): <0.004mm
- RA (Roughness Average): 0.4um
- Never roll materials with hardness > 50HRC (benchtop rolling press is not suitable for calendering thick metals. For applications with such needs, please consult with MTI engineers.)
- Optional: Ceramically coated  rollers are available in the product option bar
- The coating material: 97% is chromic oxide; 3% is Al2O3, CaO3, and MgO
- This roller is specially designed for rolling Lithium metal sheet, please don't use it for hard material
Roll to Roll System (Not included)- MSK-HRP-04-RD R2R system can be integrated with the calendering machine at extra cost to enable the automatic film unwinding -> winding after calendering. Please click underline to view product details.                  
Compliance- CE Certificated
- NRTL(UL61010) or CSA certification is available upon request at an extra cost
Warranty- One-year limited manufacturer warranty with lifetime support
- Rusting and damage due to improper storage condition or maintenance are not covered by warranty
Warnings- The machine is not designed for thick metallic material. Click pic left for the rolling machine for metal
- In order to prolong the lifespan of the roller bearings, regular lubrication is recommended
- Multi-step thickness calendering needed: While calendering the sample sheet, make each calendering decrement of 0.02mm compared to the sheet original thickness
- Never calendering decrement over 0.02mm comparing to original sheet thickness each calendering.
- Must clean roller surface after each rolling and lubricate when not in use to avoid corrosion
Net Weight- 123 lbs
Shipping Weight- 160 lbs 
Shipping Dimensions- 40" x 27" x 26"

        MSK-HRP-MR100DC is a UL/CSA ready  electric rolling press with variable speed 24VDC gear motor and UL certified switch power supply, which can be used from 110V- 220VAC under Argon gas glovebox. It has dual rollers of 100 mm Dia. x 100mm width and is an ideal rolling press for preparing electrode sheet for Li-Ion batteries research after coating and drying. (Since 11/29/2016, MR100DC ceramic coated roller option is available.)

Mini Tap Casting / Doctor Blade Coating

       MSK-AFA-HC100 is an NRTL standard mini tape casting coater with the bottom vacuum chuck, which is heatable up to 100ºC and Film applicator is included. It is designed for the fixed thickness and extra thin polymer coating or conductive ceramic film on various substrates.  It is small enough to put into glove-box through its air-lock chamber and can be used in Ar gas.A 24VDC vacuum pump is included since Aug 2017.

DesriptionSpecification
Working Voltage- NRTL Listed  AC 100 - 240 V In & DC 24 V Out power adapter is included
- 24V brushless DC motor which can be used under Ar gas glove-box
- Safe to use without NRTL certification
- 30W max power
Heatable Vacuum Platform- The vacuum chuck is made of aluminum alloy with the micro-size holes
- Vacuum chuck Area: 200 mm (L) x 130 mm (W)
- The heating elements are pre-installed inside the chuck
- The digital temperature controller ( single point ) with +/- 1ºC accuracy
- The maximum temperature is 100ºC
Vacuum Pump- One 24VDC pump is included (Since Aug 2017)
- The vacuum gets power from the coater
- 8mm O.D. tube fitting for vacuum chuck connection
Film Applicator- Built-in pushing bar for using micrometer adjustable applicator
- A fixed-thickness film applicator with the various thickness (50,100,150,200μm) is included for immediate use
- Max. coating width of the standard film applicator is 80 mm
- The DC 24 V motor drives the pushing bar continuously to the adjustable position
- A waste plate for extra slurry is included
- Thickness adjustable film coater is also available at extra cost, please click on Pic.1 or Pic.2 to order
- By clicking Pic.3, you may find the Flim applicator with various width
- A hybrid slot die film applicator is available ( click Pic. 4 to order )
- Slot die with precision digital micrometers can be used with this coater. (pic.5)
Maximum Coating Area - 200 mm (L) x 100 mm (W)
The accuracy of Film Thickness +/- 2 um
Traverse Speed and Distance- Travel Speed: 0 - 50 mm/s adjustable
- Travel Distance: 0 - 360 mm adjustable
Product Dimensions- 360 L x 220 D x 210 H w/ cover (mm) 
   - 155mm H (without cover)
- The mini coater can be placed into a standard glove box through an airlock chamber.  If you use Ar gas of glovebox, you must buy KF40 feedthrough at the extra cost
Net Weight 18 kg (40 lbs)
Compliance- CE certified
- NRTL or CSA certification is available upon request at an extra cost
Warranty- One year limited warranty with lifetime support
Shipping Dimensions40"(L) x 30"(W) x 20"(H)
Shipping Weight75 lbs

Hand-Held Disc Cutter

DesriptionSpecification
Ring Cutting Die- One set of ring cutting dies is included in the standard package
- Each set includes 4 types of cutting ring at 8,15, 18 and 20 mm (ID)
- The permanent magnet is used held ring cutting die and easy to replace
Cutting thickness 0.2 mm Max. for soft metallic foil with coating
Cutting Accuracy ± 0.01mm 
Product Dimensions 157 x 109 mm        
Warranty- One-year limited manufacturer warranty with lifetime support
- Rusted and damaged parts due to improper storage condition or maintenance are not covered by warranty
- Note: Spare cutting die shall be stored in the dry box to avoid rushing
Net weight 0.5 Kg

        MSK-T-12 is a hand-held disc cutter with 1 set of cutting dies, each set includes 4 types of dies (ID: 8, 15, 18, 20 mm). It is an excellent and cost-effective tool for cutting round electrode disc up to 0.3 mm thickness, such as Al, Cu, Li, and coated battery electrode sheet. It is easy to change the cutter via a permanent magnet holder and good for operating in a glovebox.

Quick Assembly Split Coin Cell

      EQ-HSTC split-able test cell is designed for high-throughput R&D battery material testings without any crimper. The smart design allows you to quickly and easily assemble a coin cell by hand tightening to increase research efficiency. It can be used for both liquid and solid-state batteries.

DesriptionSpecification
Structure & Features- Easy cell assembling by "thread-in" the bottom contacting plate and top plunger into the Nylon body.
- Stainless Steel contact plate and plunger.
- The Body is made of Nylon body with Max. 100oC working temperature 
( PTFE is optional with 200oC Max. working temperature )
- The air-tight design ensures zero electrolyte leakage
- Easy to separate and clean after use
- Same functionality as "Swagelok Type Cell" but with more size options for electrode and separator.
- Spacer inside the test cell to press down on the electrode and prevent the electrode from curling
- Directly clamp on MTI battery analyzer without wire connection for quick testing
- Extending rod included for each electrode
- O-ring is made of Fluorine rubber to ensure no liquid electrolyte leaking
Optional Gold Plated Cell- The test cell can be gold plated for extra corrosion resistance, please chose from the personalization section.
Note: Customized (Au coated) test cells are non-returnable and non-exchangeable.
Electrode Insert Dia. Standard diameter that can be put inside:20mm Diameter Max
Insertion Thickness- max. the thickness of the material that can be inserted is up to 6mm
Working Temperature- Max. 100 ºC (Nylonmaterial)
Gold Coating (Optional)- Anti-corrosive Au coating on the base contact plunger and inserts is available upon request
- Note: Customized (Au coated) test cells are non-returnable and non-exchangeable.

CYLINDER CELL PREPARATION

MSK-510M / MSK-510L
Sealing Machine

Hydraulic Crimping Machine

  • Six standard die selectable: CR123 /18650 / 26650 / 32650 / AA /AAA
  • Manual hydraulic pressing up to 5T
  • Standard Crimping Die for 50100 Cylindrical Battery
  • Manual hydraulic pressing up to 5T
MSK-500 / MSK-500L
Grooving machine

Semi-Automatic Grooving Machine

  • Used for grooving various cylindrical cases including CR123,18650 26650,
    32650 and AA
  • 400 grooving per hour
    productivity
  • Used for grooving 50100
    cylindrical cases onl
  • 400 grooving per hour
    productivity
MSK-CSE-300

Semi-Automatic Slitting Machine

  • 4 sets of slitting blades (58 mm & 56 mm)
  • 100-300 microns cutting thickness
  • 0 – 4 m/min adjustable speed
MSK-112A-CYLINDER

Semi-Automatic Winding Machine

  • Winding speed up to 250 rpm adjustable
  • Winding blade to wind up cylinder cell
  • Switchable between clockwise and counterclockwise
MSK-530

Compact Disassembling Machine

  • Slicing motor speed: 1000 rpm
  • Die rotating speed: 1000 rpm
  • Micrometer accuracy: 0.05 mm
  • To disassemble cylinder cases