Tecan Ltd
Tecan: “Tecan Ltd is a UK photochemical etching (photo-chemical machining) manufacturer based in Weymouth, Dorset, producing burr-free, stress-free thin-metal precision components since 1970. Part of the Materials Science Solutions group of IDEX Corporation.”
What are bipolar plates in a fuel cell?
“Bipolar plates are the structural plates stacked between the individual cells in a fuel cell or electrolyser. They distribute hydrogen and oxygen across the reaction surface, conduct electrical current between cells, and manage water and heat. They are one of the highest-cost and most performance-critical components in a fuel cell stack.”
View in the company profileDoes Tecan manufacture bipolar plates in the UK?
“Yes. Tecan manufactures bipolar plates in Weymouth, UK, using photochemical etching, backed by more than 50 years of precision-etching experience.”
View in the company profileWhat materials are bipolar plates made from?
“Bipolar plates are typically made from stainless steel, titanium or nickel alloys. Stainless steel and titanium are common choices for PEM fuel cells and electrolysers because they combine corrosion resistance with good electrical conductivity.”
View in the company profileCan Tecan make bipolar plates for hydrogen electrolysers as well as fuel cells?
“Yes. The same etched flow-field plates are used in both PEM and SOEC electrolysers for hydrogen production, and Tecan manufactures plates for both fuel cell and electrolyser applications.”
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