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Custom Stainless Steel 316L Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates 0.4-2.0mm Thickness

Name: Custom Stainless Steel 316L Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates 0.4-2.0mm Thickness
Brand: Shenzhen Xinhaisen Technology Limited
SKU: Custom
Price: 190.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Brand Name:	XHS / Custom
Model Number:	Custom
MOQ:	1
Price:	USD80-300
Payment Terms:	T/T
Supply Ability:	1000000

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Place of Origin:

China

Certification:

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IATF 16949

Material:

Stainless Steel, Titanium, Cu-Ni Alloy, Fe-Ni Alloy

Size:

Custom

Color:

Silver, Gold, Etc

Manufacturing Technology:

Photo Chemical Etching And Diffusion Welding

Thickness:

0.4-2.0MM

Packaging Details:

PE Bag and Carton

Supply Ability:

1000000

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Custom 316L stainless steel bipolar plates

Fuel cell bipolar plates 0.4-2.0mm thickness

Metallic bipolar plates for fuel cells

Product Description

Custom Design Stainless Steel 316L Bipolar Plates For Fuel Cell Via Chemical Etching and Diffusion Bonding Processing

High-quality fuel cell bipolar plates made via advanced chemical etching. ISO-certified manufacturer with 13+ years of expertise.

Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates: High-Performance Etching Solutions

What is a Fuel Cell Bipolar Plate?

A fuel cell bipolar plate is a critical component in fuel cell stacks, responsible for distributing reactant gases (hydrogen and oxygen), collecting electrical current, removing heat, and providing structural support. Its precision design directly impacts fuel cell efficiency, durability, and power output.

Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates' Key Performance Features

Ultra-Thin & Lightweight: Optimized for compact fuel cell designs.
High Conductivity: Ensures efficient electron transfer.
Corrosion Resistance: Withstands harsh chemical environments.
Complex Flow Field Patterns: Precision-etched microchannels for uniform gas distribution.
Low Contact Resistance: Enhances overall fuel cell efficiency.

How to Manufacture Bipolar Plates?

Producing a bipolar plate requires both chemical etching and diffusion bonding (or laser bonding) technologies. The flow channels are first etched onto metal plates using chemical etching, which are then stacked and solid-state joined through diffusion bonding to form a single, integrated block.

Why Chemical Etching for Bipolar Plates?

Chemical etching outperforms traditional machining methods for flow field plates:

Complex Geometries: Achieve intricate microchannel patterns without tool wear.
Burr-Free Edges: Eliminate post-processing and ensure leak-proof seals.
Material Integrity: No heat-affected zones or mechanical stress.
Scalability: Cost-effective for both prototypes and mass production.

What is Chemical Etching?

Chemical etching is a subtractive manufacturing process that uses controlled chemical reactions to selectively remove material, creating precise, complex parts.

Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates' Etching Process Steps:

Material Prep: Clean and degrease metal sheets.
Photoresist Coating: Apply UV-sensitive resist.
Exposure: Transfer flow field design via photomask.
Development: Remove unexposed resist to reveal etching areas.
Etching: Immerse in etchant to dissolve unprotected metal.
Strip & Clean: Remove residual resist and polish.
QC Inspection: Validate dimensions, conductivity, and surface finish.

Our Manufacturing Capabilities

Materials: Stainless steel, titanium, copper-nickel alloys, aluminum, Fe-Ni alloys.
Thickness Range: 0.4mm - 2.0mm.
Tolerances: ±0.04mm for critical dimensions.
Additional Services:
1. Stamping, Laser Cutting & Diffusion Bonding
2. Surface Treatments (e.g., Au/Ni plating, passivation)
3. Conductive Adhesive Bonding
4. Full IATF 16949-compliant quality control.

The Material, Thickness and Size We Can Produce

Material	Thickness	Size
STEEL AND STAINLESS STEELS	0.01mm - 2.0mm	700mm x 2000mm
NICKEL AND NICKEL ALLOYS	0.01mm - 2.0mm	600mm x 1500mm
COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS	0.01mm - 2.0mm	600mm x 1500mm
ALUMINIUM	0.01mm - 1.5mm	600mm x 1500mm
TITANIUM AND TITANIUM ALLOYS	0.01mm - 2.0mm	700mm x 2000mm

How to Customize the Bipolar Plates From Us

Please send us your design. We accept the following file formats: DWG, DXF, PDF, Step, Gerber, IGES, CorelDraw and Adobe Illustrator
Samples making lead time: 10-15 days
Express: By DHL, Fedex, TNT, around 3-7 days

Why Choose Xinhaisen?

13 Years Specialized in Photochemical Etching

ISO 9001 Certified for Quality

IATF 16949 Certified for Automotive Quality

ISO 14001 Eco-Friendly Production

DFM Support & Engineering Consultation

98% On-Time Delivery Rate

Prototype to Mass Production

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Photo Chemical Machining

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Titanium Etching

Metallic Bipolar Plates

Photo Etch Mesh

Optical Encoder Disc

PCB EMI Shielding

Nickel Etching

Aluminum Etching

Copper Chemical Etching

Reel To Reel Etching

Pche Heat Exchanger

Ultra Thin Vapor Chamber

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Custom Stainless Steel 316L Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates 0.4-2.0mm Thickness

Custom Stainless Steel 316L Fuel Cell Bipolar Plates 0.4-2.0mm Thickness

Custom 316L stainless steel bipolar plates

Fuel cell bipolar plates 0.4-2.0mm thickness

Metallic bipolar plates for fuel cells