Hydrogen Expo 2025
High Performance PEMWE Components
Advancing PEM Fuel Cell Technology
- Photochemically Eteched Titanium Bipolar Plates
- Anti-Corrosion Platinum Platings
- High Damage Threshold Gold Coatings
- Sub-thin Guage Platinum plated Titanium Screens and Meshes
VALUABLE SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNER
Integrated Solutions for High Performance PEM Fuel Cell Components
Our collaboration focuses on the synergy between PEI's precision photochemical etching of titanium bipolar plates and Optiforms' advanced platinum plating techniques. This partnership aims to deliver components that meet the demanding requirements of modern fuel cell applications.
PEI Experts in Photochemical Etching of Titanium Bipolar Plates
PEI specializes in photochemical etching, a process that allows for the creation of intricate and precise flow field designs on titanium plates. This technique offers several advantages:
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High Precision: Achieves complex geometries with tight tolerances.
- Material Integrity: Maintains the mechanical properties of titanium without inducing stress or deformation.
- Design Flexibility: Easily accommodates design changes without the need for expensive tooling modifications.
Photochemically etched titanium bipolar plates ideal for applications requiring high conductivity and corrosion resistance.
Advancing PEM Fuel Cell Technology with Precision Engineering
Bipolar plates, in particular, play a crucial role in conducting electricity, managing heat, and facilitating gas flow.
Optiforms' Advanced Platinum Plating for Enhanced Durability
Optiforms brings to the table its advanced platinum plating technology, which significantly enhances the corrosion resistance and electrical conductivity of titanium bipolar plates.
Key benefits include:
- Superior Corrosion Resistance: Platinum coatings protect titanium substrates from aggressive fuel cell environments.
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Enhanced Electrical Conductivity: Reduces contact resistance, improving overall fuel cell efficiency.
- Uniform Coating: Ensures consistent performance across the entire surface of the bipolar plate.
By applying a uniform platinum layer, Optiforms ensures the longevity and reliability of the bipolar plates in PEM fuel cells.
The Synergy of Photochemical Etching and Platinum Plating
Advancing PEMWE fuel cell technology
- Optimized Flow Fields: Precise channel designs for efficient gas distribution.
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Enhanced Durability: Resistance to corrosion and mechanical degradation.
- Improved Electrical Performance: Lower contact resistance for better conductivity.
