Manual Vertical Roller Press XN-CRP-150 – Φ96 mm Hard Chrome Rollers HRC62, 0–2 mm Thickness, 0–150 mm Width, Lab-Scale Battery Electrode Calendering | Xnergy

Name: Manual Vertical Roller Press XN-CRP-150

Equipment Type: Laboratory Manual Vertical Gear-Driven Roller Press for Battery Electrode Calendering (150 mm Sheet Width)

Product Code: XN-CRP-150

Product Introduction:

The Manual Vertical Roller Press XN-CRP-150 is primarily designed for manual rolling of battery materials in laboratory environments. It is particularly suitable for the thinning and densification of clean-energy material lithium-ion battery electrode sheets. The XN-CRP-150 uses a gear-drive mechanism to achieve precise roller compression, with adjustable rolling thickness for convenient operation across a range of electrode formulations. Compared to the XN-CRP-100, the XN-CRP-150 supports a wider sheet width — up to 150 mm — making it well-suited for laboratory work with wider electrode sheets.

Main Features:

• Hard rollers with chrome-plated surface — hardness up to HRC62, with rust-resistant chrome plating
• Wedge-block gap adjustment — excellent self-locking performance, high adjustment precision, with intuitive digital readout
• High rolling precision — roller cylindricity ≤ ±2 μm
• Vertical roller layout — convenient feeding of strip and sheet materials
• Ground-grade gears — precise and smooth gear engagement
• Adjustable sheet thickness and speed — refined and aesthetically pleasing industrial design
• Compact footprint — easy and flexible operation for laboratory benchtop use

Operating Process:

• Rolling operation: Place the material between the two rollers and manually turn the hand crank; the gear mesh drives both rollers to rotate, achieving paired-roller compression of the material.
• Roller gap adjustment: Wedge-block adjustment mechanism with self-locking design — rotate the left/right adjustment hand wheels to adjust the gap; the digital display provides intuitive and convenient gap readout.

Technical Parameters:

Values measured by Xnergy. Typical values for reference; not guaranteed unless otherwise specified.

Application Areas:

• Lithium-ion battery electrode sheet thinning and densification — for sheets up to 150 mm wide
• Clean-energy battery material laboratory rolling experiments
• Coin-cell, pouch-cell, and prismatic-cell laboratory electrode preparation — final calendering step before slitting/punching
• Wider-sheet strip and sheet material manual calendering for research and development
• Laboratory benchtop calendering where electric-drive equipment is not required

Recommended Operating Procedure:

1. Place the XN-CRP-150 on a stable laboratory benchtop with adequate working space and good lighting. 2. Verify the rollers, hand crank, gear-drive mechanism, wedge-block gap adjustment, and digital display are all in good condition and operating normally. 3. Set the target roller gap by rotating the left/right gap-adjustment hand wheels; read the gap value on the digital display (target range 0–2 mm). The wedge-block mechanism self-locks at the configured gap. 4. Place the electrode sheet (or other strip material, ≤ 150 mm wide) into the entry side of the two vertical rollers. 5. Turn the hand crank steadily; the ground-grade gears drive both rollers to rotate and compress the material. Maintain a steady rotation speed to achieve a consistent feed speed (within the 0–40 mm/s range depending on hand-crank speed). 6. As the calendered material exits the rollers, support it gently to avoid wrinkling or bending. 7. If multiple calendering passes are required to reach the target final thickness, gradually reduce the roller gap between passes and repeat the procedure. 8. After use, clean the roller surfaces with a soft, clean cloth to remove any residual electrode material. Inspect the roller surface, gears, and gap-adjustment mechanism periodically.

Maintenance:

• Frequently wipe the machine with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol to keep it clean
• Lubricate moving parts with oil to keep movement smooth
• If the machine will not be used for an extended period, wipe down the surface of moving components and apply a protective rust-prevention oil
• Periodically inspect screws, nuts, pins, and other fasteners across all parts of the machine to prevent loosening, avoiding equipment-quality issues and personal-safety incidents

Packaging & Storage:

The XN-CRP-150 ships fully assembled with the Φ96 mm hard-chrome-plated rollers, ground-grade gears, hand-crank handle, wedge-block gap-adjustment mechanism with self-locking, digital display, and frame. Store on a stable laboratory benchtop or shelf in a clean, dry environment, away from corrosive atmospheres and moisture. After each use, clean the roller surfaces, gears, and frame; apply rust-prevention oil to the roller surfaces if the machine will not be used for an extended period. Inspect the rollers, gears, hand crank, gap-adjustment mechanism, and digital display periodically for wear, contamination, or signs of degradation.

Safety:

For research and industrial laboratory use only. During operation, do not insert hands or any other body parts into the roller-engagement area or any moving components to prevent personal injury. Operation by two or more persons simultaneously is not allowed to avoid accidental injury. External (third-party) technical personnel and unauthorized persons must not disassemble the equipment under any circumstances. Always wear appropriate PPE (safety glasses, lab coat, close-fitting sleeves) when operating the roller press. Keep loose clothing, hair, and jewelry away from the rotating rollers and gears. When handling battery electrode sheets that may have absorbed solvent residues or contain reactive materials, wear chemical-resistant gloves and operate in a well-ventilated area. Stop hand-crank rotation immediately if any binding, unusual resistance, or damage to the material is observed; inspect the machine before resuming operation. Refer to the included user manual for complete safety and operating instructions.

Note: Specifications listed above are typical and for reference only. Actual performance depends on the specific electrode formulation, coated film thickness, target final thickness, target electrode density, and operator technique — consult published literature and our technical team for guidance on specific electrode calendering protocols. The XN-CRP-150 is a manual calendering platform for laboratory-scale electrode densification supporting sheets up to 150 mm wide; for researchers requiring narrower sheets, see the Manual Vertical Roller Press XN-CRP-100 (100 mm sheet width). For researchers requiring motorized or pilot-scale calendering, contact our team for the appropriate equipment recommendation. For researchers exploring complete lithium-ion battery electrode preparation workflows, see also Xnergy’s related products: Automatic Film Coater XN-VC-300, Automatic Film Coater XN-VC-800, Glove-Box-Compatible Film Coating & Drying Machine XN-VCH-200, Automatic Film Coater with Integrated Drying System XN-VCH-300, Slot-Die Coating System XN-SDC, Laboratory Transfer Coating Machine XN-RTCA-300, Comma-Blade Continuous Coating Machine XN-KD200, Planetary Vacuum Mixer for Mixing Electrode Powders, Three-Door Vacuum Drying Oven (XN-DVO-3), and the full Calendering equipment category, Coating equipment category, Drying equipment category, and Slitting & Die Cutting equipment category. For complete electrode formulation systems, see also Cathode Materials, Anode Materials, Binders, and Current Collectors.