With the explosive growth of the new energy vehicle and energy storage industries, the sealing performance of battery systems has become a core guarantee of product safety and reliability. Leveraging its high precision, high stability, and intelligent data management capabilities, the AMT air tightness tester provides end-to-end leak testing solutions for the new energy battery and energy storage industry.
I. New Energy Traction Batteries
The sealing performance of traction battery packs (PACKs) and battery cells directly affects vehicle safety and the safety of drivers and passengers. Multi-level, multi-stage rigorous testing is required during manufacturing.
1. Battery Cell Level Testing
| Test Stage | Test Object | AMT Solution |
|---|
| Pre-filling helium test | Square/cylindrical cell housing welds | AMT high-precision differential pressure / helium test mode, leak rate down to 10⁻⁶ mbar·L/s |
| Post-filling helium test | Sealing plug weld after filling | Negative pressure test mode to avoid secondary contamination |
The AMT series instruments use high-performance dedicated CPUs and 24-bit A/D conversion, with differential pressure sensor resolution reaching 0.01 Pa, enabling precise identification of micro‑leaks.
2. Battery Module and PACK Level Testing
| Test Object | Testing Requirements | AMT Solution |
|---|
| Battery pack cover | IP67 waterproof rating verification | Custom sealing fixtures, positive pressure decay method |
| Battery pack tray | Structural sealing | Large-volume test program, multi-channel synchronous testing |
| Complete battery pack | No water ingress after 30‑minute immersion at 1 meter depth | Ambient pressure accumulation test scheme, differential pressure only around 3 kPa to avoid housing damage |
The AMT series supports various test methods including positive pressure test, negative pressure test, pressure decay test, differential pressure test, and flow test. Users can flexibly choose according to product requirements.
3. Battery Cooling System
Liquid cooling plate: Water channel sealing test to ensure no coolant leakage
Refrigerant lines: Hydrogen‑nitrogen mixed gas leak detection, cost only 1/20 of helium testing
Water valves / water pumps: Dynamic sealing performance verification
II. Energy Storage Systems
As the scale of energy storage power stations continues to expand, the demand for sealing testing of energy storage batteries is becoming increasingly prominent.
1. Energy Storage Battery Packs
| Application Scenario | Test Object | Test Focus |
|---|
| Residential energy storage | Small battery pack housing | Outdoor waterproof & dustproof (IP65/IP67) |
| Commercial & industrial energy storage | Standard battery modules | Long-term operational reliability |
| Container energy storage | Energy storage container | Overall sealing, moisture resistance |
The AMT series can store up to 1 million test results, with automatic USB export of test data, facilitating quality traceability and long-term monitoring of energy storage projects.
2. Energy Storage Thermal Management System
Liquid cooling lines: Large‑flow cooling circuit air tightness test
Air cooling ducts: Ventilation system sealing test
Dehumidification units: Sealing verification of container dehumidification equipment
III. Charging Infrastructure and High‑Voltage Connection Systems
Charging infrastructure operates outdoors for extended periods, demanding high levels of water and dust protection.
1. Charging Piles
| Test Component | Testing Requirements | AMT Solution |
|---|
| Charging pile housing | IP54/IP55 protection rating | Overall air tightness test, custom sealing interface |
| Charging module | Waterproofing of internal electronic components | Module‑level sealing test |
| Display / control panel | Front housing sealing | Localized pressure decay test |
2. Charging Guns and High‑Voltage Connectors
Charging gun: Waterproof test at the connection between gun head and cable
High‑voltage connector: Sealing test of high‑voltage wiring harnesses in new energy vehicles
Quick‑swap battery connector: Sealing verification of connectors for battery swap systems
The AMT series instruments feature rich interfaces, including RS232 and Ethernet as standard, and can connect to PLCs and other external control devices, making them easy to integrate into automated production lines for charging infrastructure.
IV. Testing Methods and Selection Guide
| Testing Method | Applicable Scenarios | Accuracy Level | AMT Recommended Configuration |
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| Direct pressure method | Large‑volume battery packs, energy storage containers | 10–100 Pa | AMT series standard direct pressure mode |
| Differential pressure method | Small to medium battery modules, cells | 1–10 Pa | AMT series high‑precision differential pressure sensor (resolution 0.01 Pa) |
| Flow method | Quantitative leak rate analysis | ml/min level | AMT series flow sensor (5–5000 ml/min optional) |
| Helium mass spectrometry | Cell‑level micro‑leak detection | 10⁻⁶ mbar·L/s | Custom helium leak detection system |
V. Core Advantages of the AMT Air Tightness Tester
1. High Precision and High Stability
The AMT series uses high‑quality sensors and valve groups, equipped with a high‑performance pneumatic system and embedded computer technology, ensuring high reliability and stability of the test system. Differential pressure sensor resolution reaches 0.01 Pa, meeting the micro‑leak detection requirements of new energy batteries.
2. Intelligent Data Management
Storage for 100 test programs, multi‑level password protection
Storage for up to 1 million test results, USB automatic export to Excel format
Real‑time SPC quality analysis: total tests, pass rate, average of qualified products, and more
Real‑time test curve display, real‑time monitoring of pressure and time status at each stage
3. Flexible System Integration
Rich I/O interfaces: 37‑pin I/O output, 25‑pin I/O input for easy PLC connection
Multiple communication methods: RS232, Ethernet, optional WiFi/Profinet/Profibus
Can connect to MES systems for real‑time traceability of test data
4. User‑Friendly Operation
7‑inch LCD touchscreen, visible under sunlight
Start/stop buttons with built‑in pass/fail indication (green/red light ring)
Bilingual Chinese/English interface, suitable for export equipment
VI. Advantages of AMT Solutions
1. Full Process Coverage
From cell‑level testing to complete pack air tightness re‑inspection, from R&D validation to production line inspection, AMT provides leak testing equipment for the entire lifecycle of new energy batteries.
2. Non‑Standard Customization Capability
For special conditions such as irregular battery housings, confined spaces, and high‑pressure testing, custom fixtures and testing solutions are available.
3. Rapid Local Service
Adhering to the service philosophy of "rapid response, mission accomplished," AMT provides 7×24 hour technical support to customers.
VII. Conclusion
In the new energy battery and energy storage industry, leak testing has evolved from a traditional "quality control" step into a core pillar of "safety assurance + efficiency improvement." The AMT air tightness tester, with its professional spirit of "leading technology and continuous improvement," provides reliable, accurate, and efficient leak testing solutions for the new energy industry, helping customers realize the vision of "making manufacturing smarter."
If you have leak testing needs for new energy batteries or energy storage systems, please contact our engineers for a customized solution.