Precision structural components of power batteries mainly include the cell casing top cover, steel/aluminum casing, positive and negative electrode soft connection, battery soft connection bar, etc., which have a direct impact on the safety, airtightness, and energy efficiency of lithium batteries.
According to statistics, the supply of raw materials for precision structural components of power batteries has remained stable in recent years. The main raw materials include aluminum and copper, accounting for approximately 53% of the total cost. The procurement prices and trends of these raw materials are closely similar to the prices and trends of comparable or related raw materials in the market.
It should be noted that the precision structure manufacturing industry for power batteries has high barriers to entry, with very low substitutability.
The main reason is that the production of power battery structural components generally requires precision production equipment and a high-standard production environment. It also requires the use of high-end manufacturing equipment with a high degree of automation and precision, such as flexible manufacturing equipment, CNC machine tools, and industrial robots. Moreover, the manufacturing environment has high requirements for temperature, dust content in the air, and the insulation level of the equipment surface.
