Energy storage aluminum alloy tray

What is Constellium's first OEM battery tray?

Constellium, the Netherlands-based global Tier-1 supplier and aluminum specialist, recently spoke with SAE about its first OEM battery tray. The 70-odd-kg (154-lb.) enclosure featuring cast, extruded and sheet aluminum is a 2.5 x 1.4 m (8.2 ft. x 4.6 ft.) component that will house a 100 kWh battery pack for an upcoming EV.

What is 6061T6 aluminum used for?

We produce 6061T6 custom aluminum extrusions for electric vehicle battery trays (some customers request 6082T6 aluminum). The 6061 extruded aluminum is commonly used as structural material for new energy car battery trays, electric truck battery pack and EV battery box.

What is 6061 extruded aluminum used for?

The 6061 extruded aluminum is commonly used as structural material for new energy car battery trays, electric truck battery pack and EV battery box. The 6061 aluminum is of moderate strength, excellent formability, and good corrosion resistance, so it is widely used in the manufacturing of automobile parts.

Are EV battery trays waterproof?

Electric vehicle (EV) battery trays are highly-engineered components that need to be watertight. They play a wide role in an EV’s safety, rigidity and weight – and therefore efficiency. They barely existed a few years ago.

Are aluminum battery enclosures recyclable?

Aluminum battery enclosures or other platform parts typically gives a weight saving of 40% compared to an equivalent steel design. Aluminum is infinitely recyclable with zero loss of properties. At end of life 96% of automotive aluminum content is recycled. Recycling aluminum only requires 5% of the energy needed for primary production.

Why is aluminum a good material?

The aluminum alloy provides a lighter density, and is robust. As a flexible material, it makes manufacturing into various profiles easy. It has excellent electrical and thermal conductivity with exceptional corrosion resistance, which is why it is widely used in industry.