SITEC secures high-volume order to produce bipolar plates for hydrogen drives in China

 

In cooperation with technology partner Feintool, SITEC was awarded a long-term contract in China related to hydrogen mobility. High-volume production of ready-to-install metallic bipolar plates for a leading Chinese manufacturer of fuel cells is expected to start in 2025.

 

The bipolar plates ordered will be produced at Feintool's and SITEC’s joint site in Taicang (China) and mainly installed in commercial vehicles, buses and cars. In addition to the core technologies FEINforming, Feintool's patented process for high-precision metal processing, and FLEXwelding, automated laser welding developed by SITEC, our fully integrated coating and sealing processes are applied to this order. This allows the production of ready-to-install components for the customer. The order in China is further proof of the trust that customers operating in the hydrogen sector place in Feintool and SITEC.

 

Bipolar plates form the core of fuel cells

 

Fuel cells are electrochemical energy converters that generate electricity from hydrogen and oxygen. They emit only water vapor. This is how fuel cells power electric vehicles, emergency generators and even spacecraft. They offer a clean alternative to fossil fuels and thus contribute to a greener future.

 

Our metallic bipolar plates constitute the core of fuel cells. These high-precision components enable efficient gas flow, cooling and electrical connection. Several hundred bipolar plates are stacked to form the fuel cell stack.

 

SITEC has a clear strategic direction: As an active player in the energy transition, we want to make a significant contribution to the development of the hydrogen industry. Our aim is to establish ourselves as one of the leading manufacturers of metallic bipolar plates and interconnects for fuel cells and electrolyzers. In addition, we are focusing on the production of precision series products and systems technology to support the development of a sustainable hydrogen infrastructure.

 

Learn more about our bipolar plates: https://bipolarplates.com/