Lithium Equipment

Automatic Double Flanging Machine for Lithium Battery Production

  • Boost Productivity, Accuracy & Quality in Can Forming
Double flanging is a critical step in lithium battery cell manufacturing.
Our advanced automatic double flanging machine ensures precise and
consistent flange formation, reducing defect rates and improving overall cell quality.

XHS’s Double Flanging System for Lithium Battery Cans

  • Boost Productivity, Accuracy & Quality in Can Forming
Our automatic double flanging machine is specifically designed for cylindrical lithium battery can production, ensuring precise edge formation with high repeatability and low maintenance. Whether you are producing 18650, 21700, or custom battery formats, our solution is ready for scale.
  • Precise double flanging for cylindrical aluminum battery cans
  • Seamless integration with welding, sealing & laser equipment
  • High-speed operation with servo-controlled alignment
  • Supports 18650, 21700, and customized battery formats
  • Compatible with fully automated battery assembly lines

Technical Specifications

Feature Specification
Can Size Support Ø18mm~Ø30mm (customizable)
Flanging Speed Up to 80 pcs/min
Flanging Precision ±0.05 mm
Power Supply AC 380V / 50Hz
Air Pressure Requirement 0.6 MPa
Control System PLC + HMI Touchscreen
Automation Integration Compatible with robot arms, conveyors

See Our Double Flanging Machine in Action

Enhance your battery sealing performance!

End Battery Can Flanging Frustrations Once and For All

Are you frustrated with inconsistent flange quality that’s costing you time, money, and customer satisfaction? Battery can manufacturers worldwide face the same recurring challenges that disrupt production and hurt profitability.

Can Deformation Issues

Traditional flanging methods often create uneven stress distribution, leading to warped cans that fail quality checks and waste expensive materials.

Inconsistent Flange Dimensions

Pneumatic and hydraulic systems struggle with precision, causing dimensional variations that lead to assembly problems and rejected batches.

Costly Production Bottlenecks

Equipment breakdowns and manual adjustments create unexpected downtime, forcing you to miss delivery deadlines and lose valuable production time.

Material Waste and Rework

Poor flanging consistency results in high scrap rates and costly rework, directly impacting your bottom line and operational efficiency.

Our Engineered Solutions Target These Exact Challenges

Purpose-built for lithium battery manufacturers
Precision Servo-Controlled Forming
Advanced servo motor technology ensures exact flange formation with tolerances as tight as ±0.05mm, eliminating the variations that plague pneumatic or hydraulic systems.
Maintain dimensional accuracy across millions of cycles with our proprietary control algorithms that automatically compensate for tool wear and temperature variations.
Self-diagnostic systems and predictive maintenance alerts minimize unexpected shutdowns, while our modular design enables quick component replacement without stopping the entire production line.
Real-time monitoring with integrated vision systems detects defects instantly, automatically rejecting non-conforming parts and maintaining your quality standards without manual intervention.
Process aluminum, steel, and specialized battery housing materials with consistent results, adapting seamlessly to different alloy properties and thickness requirements.
Robust mechanical design and precision-balanced components eliminate vibration-related defects, ensuring consistent flange quality and protecting your investment in downstream equipment.
Adjustable tooling system accommodates various can diameters and heights with quick, precise setup, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated machines and reducing capital investment.
Hardened flanging dies with advanced surface treatments deliver exceptional longevity, reducing replacement costs and maintaining consistent quality over millions of cycles.
Integrated automatic feeding and discharging systems eliminate manual handling bottlenecks, reduce labor costs, and maintain consistent cycle times for maximum throughput.
Quick-change tooling system enables format switches in minutes, not hours, allowing you to respond rapidly to production demands and maximize machine utilization.
Successfully deployed across EV battery, energy storage, and consumer battery production lines worldwide, with documented performance in demanding high-volume manufacturing environments.

Versatile Applications Across Lithium Battery
Manufacturing Lines

XHS’s automatic double flanging machine plays a critical role in modern battery production lines. Whether you are a high-volume
battery manufacturer or a custom energy solution provider, our equipment delivers reliable performance and precision.
For electric vehicles, consistent flange dimensions ensure leak-proof
cell sealing and structural integrity under extreme conditions. Our
system is ideal for 18650, 21700, 4680, and custom cell formats used
in EV powertrains.
In smartphones, tablets, and wearable devices, battery can size
uniformity is key. Our equipment guarantees smooth flanging to
support miniaturized form factors without sacrificing performance.
Grid-scale and residential battery systems require long-lifespan cells.
Precision flanging helps maintain long-term seal reliability, crucial for
maintaining energy density and safety.
Heavy-duty batteries in drills, saws, and industrial equipment demand rugged
enclosures. Our flanging machine ensures the can edges can withstand impact,
vibration, and high discharge cycles.
For third-party battery manufacturers, flexibility is vital. Our system supports quick
tooling changes to accommodate varying cell designs and short lead times in
contract manufacturing environments.

Certifications & Standards

  • Quality, Safety & Compliance—Built In
Our automatic double flanging machines are developed to meet the highest global standards for quality, reliability, and environmental compliance.

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management system certification ensuring consistent product quality and customer satisfaction.

CE Marking

European conformity certification confirming compliance with health, safety, and environmental protection standards.

RoHS Compliance

Restriction of hazardous substances compliance ensuring environmental safety and sustainability.

UL Listed

North American safety standards compliance for industrial battery manufacturing equipment.

Custom Flanging Machine Solutions

  • Tailored Systems for Unique Can Designs, Formats & Automation Needs

As battery formats continue to diversify—from 18650 and 21700 to 4680 and next-gen custom designs—standard flanging equipment often falls short. That’s why we offer fully customized automatic double flanging machines engineered to meet the specific requirements of your battery production. 

Whether you’re scaling up a new cell design or automating a multi-format line, our solutions are built for precision, flexibility, and integration.

Bespoke Tooling & Flanging Die Design

We provide complete custom die engineering to accommodate your unique battery can geometry, material, and production goals:

  • Custom flanging dies for specific can diameters, heights, and wall thicknesses
  • Adjustable forming mechanisms for asymmetrical or high-strength flanges
  • Support for aluminum, nickel-plated steel, or specialty alloy materials
  • Tool steel and carbide inserts available for extended die life
  • Fast-change die kits for multiple formats on a single production line
  • Ideal for next-generation cylindrical cell designs and pilot lines

Seamless Integration with Full Production Lines

Our custom flanging machines are designed for plug-and-play integration with upstream and downstream processes in lithium battery manufacturing:

  • Interface-ready with grooving, bottom sealing, laser welding, and crimping modules
  • Supports robotic pick-and-place or gantry systems
  • Compatible with conveyorized flow lines, rotary indexers, and buffer stations
  • MES / SCADA integration for real-time monitoring and traceability
  • Safety interlocks and light curtains for operator protection in high-speed lines
  • Modular mechanical and electrical interfaces make upgrades and retrofits easy

Automation Consulting & Process Engineering

Our engineering team will collaborate with you from concept to commissioning, offering expert consultation for your flanging line:

  • Production flow analysis and flanging station optimization
  • Feeder system customization: vibratory, tray, or robotic feed
  • In-line sensor selection for real-time dimensional feedback
  • Smart rejection and error-handling logic
  • Complete line simulation and layout design before production
  • Reduce trial-and-error and accelerate time-to-market with expert planning

Smart Control Systems & Remote Monitoring

All custom machines come equipped with advanced control packages, with options for:

  • PLC + HMI touchscreen for intuitive operation and recipe switching
  • Remote diagnostics, firmware updates, and parameter tuning via secure network access
  • Predictive maintenance alerts based on cycle data and sensor inputs
  • Data export capabilities for MES integration or quality traceability
  • Optional vision inspection systems to detect flange defects in real time
  • Digitize your flanging process and enable Industry 4.0 capabilities

Pilot Line & Lab-Scale Development Solutions

For R&D centers and small-batch production environments, we also offer compact and reconfigurable flanging equipment, including:

  • Desktop or benchtop flanging machines with manual or semi-auto operation
  • Programmable tooling and process parameters for quick design iteration
  • Low-force forming systems for fragile prototype cells
  • High-resolution digital measurement systems for in-situ inspection
  • Flexible platforms to test new materials, flange shapes, and can formats
  • Accelerate your innovation cycle with agile, adaptable equipment

Application-Specific Custom Features

Need something truly unique? We can tailor machine capabilities to your specific product and production conditions:

  • Heated or cooled forming tools for material stress management
  • Flanging under inert gas or vacuum for sensitive chemistries
  • Cleanroom-compatible enclosures and finishes (Class 1000–10000)
  • Multi-format support with quick-change tooling kits
  • Inline flange height, diameter, and roundness inspection modules
  • Whatever your application—EV, consumer electronics, ESS, or aerospace—we can build a machine around it

Tell Us Your Challenges—We’ll Engineer the Right Solution

Whether you’re designing the next big cylindrical cell or upgrading an aging flanging process, our team is ready to deliver a system tailored to your production, performance, and budget requirements.

FAQ About XHS Automatic Double Flanging Machine

Here are some common questions from our customers. If you have other inquiries, please feel free to contact us.
1. What is a double flanging machine, and why is it important for lithium battery can production?
A double flanging machine is specialized equipment used to form the upper and lower flanges on cylindrical lithium battery cans. These flanges are critical for ensuring precise sealing, structural strength, and compatibility with top/bottom caps during the cell assembly process.
Our machines are compatible with a wide range of cylindrical cell formats, including 18650, 21700, 32700, and 4680, as well as custom-designed can sizes. We offer interchangeable die kits to support multiple formats on a single machine.
Yes. XHS automatic flanging machines are engineered for modular integration into both new and existing battery production lines. We support SCADA/MES system compatibility, and seamless connection with upstream/downstream equipment such as grooving stations, welding machines, and sealing units.
Our machines use precision servo-driven forming heads and programmable control logic to achieve high repeatability in flange diameter, height, and roundness. Optional in-line vision inspection and laser measurement modules help maintain consistent quality.
We support a wide range of battery can materials including nickel-plated steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, and other specialty metals. Tooling and forming pressure can be adjusted based on material type and wall thickness.
Absolutely. Our high-throughput models can process up to 60–120 cells per minute, depending on can size and line configuration. They include automatic feeding, forming, ejecting, and quality checking, enabling fully automated production with minimal operator intervention.
Yes. We provide custom flanging solutions for R&D centers, pilot lines, and special-format cells. Our engineering team can design bespoke tooling and flanging sequences for new energy applications, aerospace cells, or microbattery designs.
Safety is a top priority. Our machines are equipped with light curtains, emergency stops, interlocked doors, and overload protection. We also offer CE-compliant designs and can support cleanroom-compatible enclosures upon request.
Routine maintenance includes lubrication of moving parts, die cleaning, and inspection of sensors and drive systems. For higher-end models, we offer remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance alerts, and spare parts kits to minimize downtime.
Choosing the right flanging machine depends on your battery can specifications, production volume, material, and automation level. Contact our application engineers with your technical drawings, production goals, or current bottlenecks, and we’ll recommend the ideal system tailored to your needs.