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7-35 daysSemi-Automatic Pouch LiPo Battery Pack Assembly Line For Drone UAV
Solution Overview
ACEY semi-automatic drone battery pack assembly line is designed for the production of high-performance pouch cell battery packs used in UAVs, agricultural drones, surveying drones, inspection drones, and other unmanned aerial systems.
The complete solution covers cell capacity grading, voltage and internal resistance sorting, tab cutting, tab welding, BMS testing, pack comprehensive testing, and charge-discharge aging. Equipment specifications, fixtures, testing ranges, and welding processes can be customized according to the customer’s cell dimensions, pack structure, voltage, capacity, and production requirements.
Production Process
Cell Capacity Grading → Voltage & IR Sorting → Cell Matching → Tab Cutting → Cell Stacking & Fixture Assembly → Ultrasonic or Laser Welding → BMS Installation & Testing → Insulation and Pack Assembly → Comprehensive Testing → Insulation Film Heat Shrinking → Coding & Marking → Charge-Discharge Aging → Final Inspection
Manual loading, cell stacking, insulation, wiring, and pack assembly can be combined with dedicated fixtures and workstations, while key testing and welding processes are completed by professional equipment.
Main Equipment Configuration
1. Battery Cell Capacity Grading Machine
ACEY-PCT Series Lithium Ion Cell Grading Machine is used for pouch cell charging, discharging, capacity testing, and performance grading before pack assembly. It helps identify cells with similar capacity and discharge characteristics to improve battery pack consistency.
Main Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Item No. | ACEY-PCT Series |
| Channel Quantity | 64 / 128 / 160 / 256 channels |
| Applicable Cell Type | Pouch battery cells |
| Charging Voltage | DC 0–4.5V |
| Discharging Voltage | DC 4.5–2V |
| Current Options | 20A / 30A / 40A / 60A |
| Fixture Spacing | Customizable |
| Power Supply | Three-phase five-wire AC380V ±10%, 50Hz |
| Working Temperature | -10°C to 40°C |
| Relative Humidity | ≤80% |
ACEY-PCSM Series Battery Cell Sorting Machine is used to automatically test cell voltage and internal resistance, then sorts and groups cells according to preset parameters. Consistent cell matching helps improve drone battery pack output performance, cycle life, and operating stability.
Main Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Item No. | ACEY-PCSM Series |
| Sorting Efficiency | 8–10 PPM |
| Equipment Utilization | ≥95% |
| Sorting Channels | Up to 7 channels |
| Channel Configuration | 6 qualified channels + 1 NG channel |
| Applicable Cell Length | 50–170mm |
| Applicable Cell Width | 20–100mm |
| Applicable Cell Thickness | 4–20mm |
| Control System | Embedded industrial PC |
| Display | 21.5-inch screen |
| Input Voltage | AC220V, 50Hz |
| Compressed Air | ≥0.6MPa |
| Optional Configuration | IR tester and barcode scanner |
| Customization | Cell dimensions and channel quantity |
3. Pouch Cell Tab Cutting Machine
ACEY-PTC Series Tab Cutting Machine is used to trim the positive and negative tabs of pouch cells to the required dimensions before welding. Uniform tab dimensions facilitate cell arrangement and improve welding consistency.
Main Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Item No. | ACEY-PTC Series |
| Applicable Cell Type | Pouch cells |
| Positive Tab Width | 5–60mm |
| Negative Tab Width | 5–60mm |
| Tab Center Distance | 12–150mm |
| Maximum Input Power | ≤500W |
| Power Supply | AC220V ±10%, 50–60Hz |
| Machine Dimensions | 450 × 310 × 210mm |
| Machine Weight | Approx. 14kg |
4. Welding Process Options
Option A: Ultrasonic Welding
*Ultrasonic Tab Welding Machine
ACEY-USW Series Ultrasonic Welding Machine is used for welding aluminum tabs, nickel-coated copper tabs, and corresponding connecting strips. The welding process features low electrical resistance, short welding time, and limited thermal influence on the battery cell.
Main Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Item No. | ACEY-USW Series |
| Application | Pouch battery tab welding |
| Typical Material Thickness | 0.2mm |
| Welding Layers | Two-layer tab welding |
| Typical Welding Area | 20 × 4mm |
| Ultrasonic Frequency | 20kHz ±200Hz |
| Maximum Input Power | 6000VA |
| Welding Time | Approx. 0.1–0.8s |
| Welding Pressure | Approx. 0.1–0.6MPa |
| Welding Head Stroke | 10–15mm |
| Welding Modes | Time, energy and segmented modes |
| Frequency Control | Automatic frequency tracking |
Option B: Laser Welding
*Battery Pack Laser Welding Machine
ACEY-LWM Series Laser Welding Machine is available for suitable pouch cell tab and busbar structures. It provides concentrated energy, programmable welding paths, and flexible workstation configuration.
Sample testing is recommended before selecting laser welding, especially for thin aluminum tabs and dissimilar metal connections.
Main Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Item No. | ACEY-LWM Series |
| Laser Power | 1500W / 2000W / 3000W |
| Laser Wavelength | 1070nm |
| Working Mode | Continuous or modulation |
| Power Adjustment Range | 0–100% |
| Fiber Length | 15m |
| Cooling Method | Water cooling |
| Focal Length | 200mm |
| Adjustable Focus Range | -5mm to +5mm |
| Welding Stroke | Customized according to the battery pack |
5. BMS Tester
ACEY-BP Series BMS Testing Machine is used to test the battery management system before or after installation in the drone battery pack. It can verify protection parameters and communication functions of both hardware BMS and smart BMS.
Main Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Item No. | ACEY-BP Series |
| Voltage Simulation Channels | 20S / 24S / 32S or customized |
| Overdischarge Protection Current | 120A–600A options |
| Maximum Charge Current | 50A–300A options |
| Voltage Setting Range | 500–5000mV |
| Resistance Range | 0–999mΩ |
| Communication Testing | UART / CAN / RS485 |
| Applicable BMS Type | Hardware BMS and smart BMS |
| Standard Configuration | PC and equipment cabinet |
6. Battery Pack Comprehensive Testing Machine
ACEY-BIT Series Battery Comprehensive Testing Machine is used for final electrical performance and protection function testing after battery pack assembly. The machine can inspect charging and discharging performance, pack voltage, internal resistance, overcurrent protection, short-circuit protection, and temperature resistance signals.
Main Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Item No. | ACEY-BIT Series |
| Voltage Options | 60V / 100V / 120V / 150V |
| Internal Resistance Range | 0–2000mΩ |
| Charge Current | 30A / 50A / 100A |
| Discharge Current | 120A–500A options |
| Short-Circuit Time | 0–2000μs |
| Overcurrent Delay Time | 0–30s |
| NTC Resistance Range | 0–100kΩ |
| R1 Resistance Range | 0–100kΩ |
| Power Supply | AC200–240V |
| Standard Configuration | PC and equipment cabinet |
7. Insulation Film Heat Shrinking Machine
ACEY-5035C Heat Shrink Film Packaging Machine is used to heat and shrink the insulation film around the assembled battery pack, ensuring a tight and uniform fit. The process improves electrical insulation, surface protection, and the overall appearance of the finished drone battery pack.
Main Specifications
|
Parameter |
Specification |
| Item No. | ACEY-5035C |
| Power supply | 380V50-60HZ |
| Power | 15KW |
| Tunnel Dimensions |
Shrinking tunnel size: L1800 x W500 x H350mm *Effective size: W400 x H300mm |
| Transporting velocity | 0-15m/min |
| Conveying material | Mesh |
| Conveyor loading | 25kg max |
| Machine size | 2100mm x750mm x1620mm (L* W * H) |
| Weight | around 200kg |
| Shrink film | PE,POF,PVC,PP |
8. Inkjet Batch Coding Machine
ACEY-CPM-2 Multipurpose Batch Coding And Printing Machine is used to print production information on the battery pack surface, including the product model, voltage, capacity, batch number, production date, serial number, barcode, and QR code, supporting product identification and traceability.
Main Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Item No. | ACEY-CPM-2 |
| Printing | 1-41ines(7x5matrix) |
| 1-51ines(5x5matrix) | |
| Maximum speed=450m/min@5x5,350m/min@7x5,100m/min@16x16 | |
| Character display size | 5x5,7x5,9x7,12x9,16x11,19x14,24x17,32x22,cn12x12,16x16 |
| Character height | 1-15mm |
| Printing distance | 2-20mm |
| Optimum distance | 10mm |
| Printing direction | 360° |
| Operating system | QBGenL Chinese and English are available |
| Printable Characters | English, simplified Chinese, Arabic numerals, serial number, bar code, time, date, trademark pattern, special font |
| Communication port | SDCard、 synchronizer interface, alarm input / output interface, RS485 |
| Save information: | 68 pieces of printing information & 50 pieces of pattern information |
| Sprinkler | 60um constant temperature gemstone nozzle, automatic cleaning |
| Degree of protection | IP55 |
| Temperature/Humidity | 0-45℃,0-95% |
| NW. | 24kg |
| Chassis | 304 Stainless steel body |
9. Battery Pack Aging Machine
ACEY-BA Series Battery Aging Machine is used to perform programmable charge-discharge cycling and simulated operating tests on finished UAV battery packs. Aging testing helps identify abnormal capacity, voltage, temperature, connection, and protection performance before delivery.
Main Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Item No. | ACEY-BA Series |
| Voltage Options | 60V / 100V / 120V / 150V / 200V / 300V / 750V |
| Charge-Discharge Current | 50A–1000A options |
| Channel Quantity | 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 / 32 channels |
| Channel Operation | Independent |
| Charging Modes | CC / CV / CCCV |
| Discharging Modes | CD / CP / CR |
| Accuracy | ±0.05%FS + 0.05%RD |
| Maximum Cycle Quantity | 9999 |
| Maximum Programmable Steps | 9999 |
| Nested Loop Layers | Up to 10 layers |
| Cut-Off Conditions | Time, voltage, current, capacity, cell voltage and RSOC |
Key Features of the Assembly Line
Applicable Battery Packs
The line can be customized for:
Customization Options
The following items can be customized:
Information Required for Solution Design
To prepare a suitable assembly line proposal, please provide:
Frequently Asked Questions
*Is this a fully automatic assembly line?
No. It is a modular semi-automatic production line. Cell loading, transfer, stacking, insulation, wiring, and enclosure assembly are mainly completed manually or with fixtures, while grading, sorting, cutting, welding, testing, and aging are completed by dedicated equipment.
*Which welding method is more suitable for drone pouch batteries?
Ultrasonic welding is generally recommended for conventional aluminum and nickel-coated copper pouch cell tabs. Laser welding can be selected for compatible tab-to-busbar structures after sample testing.
*Can the line be customized for different pouch cell sizes?
Yes. Sorting channels, fixtures, tab cutting dimensions, welding tooling, and workstations can be customized according to the actual cell and battery pack dimensions.
*Can the equipment test smart BMS boards?
Yes. The BMS testing equipment can be configured for smart BMS communication, including UART, CAN, and RS485.
*Can customers purchase only part of the line?
Yes. Each machine can be supplied separately, or several processes can be combined into a customized production solution.