Applications and Precautions for Epoxy Resin Adhesives in Batteries
Epoxy sealant specifically designed for storage batteries is primarily used for bonding the cell cover to the battery case and sealing the terminal posts, and it is divided into mid‑cover adhesive and terminal post adhesive. The mid‑cover adhesive, also known as cell cover adhesive, sealant, or cover sealing adhesive, is employed to bond and seal the gap between the battery cell cover and the battery case; the terminal post adhesive, also referred to as red–black adhesive, red–blue adhesive, terminal adhesive, marking adhesive, or identification adhesive, is used to seal and mark the positive and negative terminals of the battery. The seal between the battery case and the cover is critical to the overall sealing performance of the battery—this is mainly because the contact area between the case and the cover is large, the geometry is complex, the adhesive layer is directly exposed to acidic gases and electrolyte, and it is frequently subjected to external impacts. As a result, air and liquid leakage can easily occur at the interface between the case and the cover. To ensure that the cell cover remains firmly bonded to the battery case during operation, the mid‑cover adhesive must exhibit excellent adhesion and acid resistance. Enhancing the adhesive sealing performance of storage batteries is inseparable from the proper use of battery sealant; therefore, during application, it is essential to strictly follow the sealant’s instructions. In the actual process, whether the condition of the battery bonding surfaces, the mixing ratio of the epoxy resin adhesive, the curing temperature, and the potting process are handled correctly all have a direct impact on the final adhesive performance of the sealant.