Coating solutions in battery manufacturing

Coating solutions in battery manufacturing

Surface technologies for rollers in battery and battery foil production

The process-critical roller surfaces in battery and battery foil production are continuously exposed to high stresses – including solid contact, friction, binders, temperature fluctuations, and sensitive foil geometries. Without suitable functional surfaces, these factors can lead to increased wear, deposits, material transfer, or unstable process parameters.
INOMETA develops specialized surface technologies for rollers made of CFRP, GFP, aluminium, or steel, which are used in all essential process steps of electrode and separator production. Each coating is selected specifically for the application in order to optimally match media contact, mechanical load, and desired surface topography. This contributes to reproducible results, longer service life, and fewer cleaning cycles – a decisive contribution to overall plant efficiency.

Get in touch with the INOMETA sales team today for comprehensive advice on coatings and rollers for battery production and other innovative products from the renowned manufacturer based in Germany. Make your inquiry now.

Functional surfaces for demanding media and sensitive substrates

In electrode manufacturing, abrasive solid particles come into contact with the roller surface, while in film processes, extremely thin substrates require a defined surface energy. Even slight deviations can affect coating thicknesses, line pressure, or web guidance, potentially leading to defects along the entire process chain.

To ensure that rollers perform their functions reliably, surfaces must:

  • Ensure mechanical stability to guarantee contour accuracy and dimensional stability
  • Offer chemical and thermal resistance when variable cleaning cycles or temperature profiles are required
  • Provide anti-adhesive or tribological properties when processing media rich in binders or gels

The choice of coating technology therefore has a significant impact on the process window, quality assurance, and long-term performance.

Fields of application in battery and battery foil production

INOMETA’s surface technologies are used in a variety of key applications, including:

  • Electrode coating, where slurries require precise material application
  • Calendering processes, where stable contours and uniform line pressures are critical
  • Web guidance systems for sensitive films within drying and coating lines
  • Conveying and transport processes, where friction and material contact must remain precisely controlled
  • Cleanroom applications, where minimal particle emission and high surface cleanliness are essential

Depending on the application, coated rollers with specific micro-roughness are utilized to control friction and ensure stable web guidance – particularly for sensitive or moist substrates. These functional layers enable reliable process control throughout the entire value chain.

The right surface technology for every process area

Depending on the specific process requirements, various PROTEK® functional surfaces are available:

  • Non-stick coatings that reliably reduce the adhesion of slurries and binder-rich media
  • Hard metal coatings that offer exceptional wear resistance and dimensional stability
  • Ceramic coatings that provide high thermal and tribological resistance for defined web guidance
  • Metal coatings that enable polishable guide or traction surfaces, as well as repair options

This allows the surface functionality to be precisely adapted to media contact, line speed, and substrate sensitivity – forming an essential foundation for stable and reproducible production parameters.

Coatings as part of integrated roll solutions from INOMETA

Since surface technology always interacts with design, material selection, and process integration, INOMETA acts as a system provider – roller geometry, functional surfaces, and digital solutions work together to ensure precise manufacturing tolerances in the long term.

The advantages of this system integration:

  • Consistent process quality thanks to harmonized roller and coating parameters
  • Extended service life through the combination of robust surfaces and lightweight construction
  • Uniform surface properties across the entire production line
  • Efficient serviceability during operation

This creates planning security for plant manufacturers and operators in highly regulated or large-scale manufacturing environments.

Surface solutions as the key to reliable manufacturing

With its PROTEK® portfolio, INOMETA offers specialized roller surfaces precisely tailored to the media, substrates, and operating conditions of modern battery and film processes. The expert selection of coating technology ensures an extended service life, stable process parameters, and efficient quality assurance across the entire production chain.
Beyond our functional surfaces, INOMETA develops innovative roller solutions, high-performance winding cores, and digital systems for reliable and reproducible battery and film production.
The seamless integration of surface technology, roller design, and process engineering results in components that are perfectly matched to media- and substrate-specific requirements, supporting consistent operating conditions over the long term.

Contact our sales team today to learn more about the advanced solutions from INOMETA, your roller specialist in Germany. Contact us now.

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