Precision Titanium Etching Bipolar Plates for Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer
Product Details
| Materials: | Stainless Steel, Titanium Or Customized | Thickness: | 0.02mm -3mm |
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| Shape: | As Client's Request | Tolerance: | +/- 0.005mm |
| Production Process: | Photo Chemical Etching, Plating, Stamping, Laser Cutting | ||
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Product Description
Precision Titanium Etching Bipolar Plates for Hydrogen Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer
Basic Information of Titanium Etching Bipolar Plates
Bipolar plates are main component of proton exchange membrane, alkaline and solod oxide fuel cells and electrolyzers. They are processed with complex flow fields or channels, when they stacked, it can distribute gas and air, also conduct electrical current from one cell to the next.
Specifications of Titanium Etching Bipolar Plates:
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Materials |
Stainless steel 316 / 316L, Titanium, Aluminum, Nickel or customized. |
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Thickness |
Customized |
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Etched Depth |
Half etched, depth upon customers’ request |
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Channel Pattern |
Upon customers’ request |
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Shape |
Square, rectangle, circle, or customized |
Features of Titanium Etching Bipolar Plates:
The bipolar plate is one of the core components in fuel cells and electrolyzers. It plays multiple roles in the stack, including conducting electricity, transporting gases and liquids, supporting the membrane electrode assembly (MEA), and managing heat and moisture. Its performance directly affects the efficiency, lifespan, and cost of fuel cells.
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1. Excellent Corrosion Resistance Titanium offers outstanding resistance against acids, alkalis, and humid environments, making it ideal for PEM fuel cells and water electrolyzers, where long-term stability is critical. 2. Lightweight with High Strength Compared to stainless steel and graphite, titanium provides a high strength-to-weight ratio, reducing stack weight while maintaining structural integrity. This is especially valuable in automotive and aerospace fuel cell applications. 3. Precision Micro-Channel Design Through chemical etching, flow channels as small as 100 μm can be created with high dimensional accuracy. This ensures uniform reactant distribution and improves mass transfer efficiency inside the cell. 4. Thin and Compact Titanium bipolar plates can be etched down to 0.05–2.0 mm thickness, achieving compact and lightweight stacks without compromising performance. 5. Stress-Free and Burr-Free Unlike stamping or laser cutting, etching does not introduce mechanical stress, cracks, or burrs. The smooth channel surfaces improve sealing performance and reduce energy losses. 6. Compatibility with Coatings Etched titanium plates can be further enhanced with surface coatings (e.g., gold, carbon, or conductive layers) to improve conductivity and reduce interfacial contact resistance (ICR). |

Application of Titanium Etching Bipolar Plates:
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell: Automotive fuel cells, portable power supplies, and stationary power stations.
- Water Electrolyzer: Green hydrogen production, PEM electrolyzers, and alkaline electrolyzers.
- Energy Conversion Equipment: New energy storage systems such as metal-air batteries and flow batteries.
Photochemical Etching Bipolar Plate:
Traditional methods for manufacturing bipolar plates include stamping, laser processing, and CNC milling, but these methods have certain limitations when it comes to fine channels and ultra-thin sheets. Photochemical etching, however, has unique advantages in the manufacture of metal bipolar plates.
Why Choose Photochemical etching for manufacturing bipolar plate?
- High precision: capable of processing minimum channel widths of 0.1 mm with controllable depth, ensuring uniform fluid distribution.
- Stress-free and burr-free: avoids deformation and cracks caused by mechanical processing, ensuring airtightness.
- Suitable for ultra-thin metal sheets: capable of processing thicknesses ranging from 0.02 mm to 3.0 mm, with common bipolar plate thicknesses between 0.05–1.0mm.
- Flexible design: Enables complex double-sided semi-etched channels, suitable for customized R&D and rapid iteration.
- Cost advantage: Low mold costs, suitable for small to medium-volume production and prototype development.
Titanium Bipolar Plate Manufacturing Technology:
We have the capability to etch both curved and straight channels across full metal sheets, allowing for the seamless realization of intricate designs. Moreover, our process achieves precise depth control, guaranteeing accuracy and consistency in every project.
Etching Dual-Depth Channels Surface Coated Laser Cutting
We can etch different depths of For stainless steel materials, For metal sheets thicker
flow channels on the same side. we will electroplate the surface than 1.5 mm, we use laser cutting
Also support etch depths on to protect the bipolar plate from oxidation. to achieve the required size or shape.
the different sides.

Package and Shipment of Titanium Etching Bipolar Plates:
We provide protective layer in the covers, PE bag, Foam in box, Waterproof package, Or as your request.
Shipment Methods:
- EMS: Around 10-15 working days
- DHL: Around 3-5 working days
- FedEx: Around 4-6 working days
- UPS/TNT: Around 6-8 working days
- AIR: Around 5-7 working days
- SEA: Around 15-30 working days
FAQ:
1.What is the price of bipolar plate customization?
-- The price will be depended on material, thickness, size and other requirements, please feel free to send us your detail requirements, we’ll offer you the price asap.
2. How do we custom the bipolar plate?
-- Please send us your drawing in DXF, DWG, STP, PDF and other formats, we’ll do the evaluation and offer you the price.
3. How can we guarantee quality?
-- We always a pre-production sample before mass production, and always 100% final Inspection before shipment.
4. Why should you buy from us not from other suppliers?
-- Xinhaisen is established to specialized in the production of high-quality, finite and micro-size photo chemical etching metal products.Our seventy professional staff specialized in research and development , manufacturing and marketing service.
5. What services can we provide?
-- Accepted Delivery Terms: FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW;
Accepted Payment Currency:USD, EUR, JPY, CAD, AUD, HKD, CNY;
Accepted Payment Type: T/T, Paypal, Western Union, Cash.
Do you want to custom the bipolar plate?
Click "contact us" below to send us the drawing of Bipolar plate, we support DXF, DWG, STEP etc. Format.
Or send email directly at bella.xiang@xinhsen.com / WhatsApp: +86 18025476918
Product Highlights
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