Oil-Free Electric Press for Glove Box — 5-Tonne Inert Atmosphere Compaction
Pressing battery electrode powders, solid electrolyte pellets, and coin cell stacks under inert atmosphere requires a press that can operate reliably inside a glove box enclosure — which immediately eliminates conventional hydraulic presses. Hydraulic fluid outgasses inside the sealed atmosphere, contaminating sensitive materials and degrading the inert gas quality over time. An electric drive press with no hydraulic fluid eliminates this contamination risk entirely, making it the correct choice for glove box compaction operations.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Maximum force | 5 Tonnes (approximately 49 kN) |
| Drive | Electric motor — no hydraulic fluid, zero outgassing risk |
| Footprint | Compact — designed to fit on internal glove box shelf or base |
| Operation | Manual electric control — progressive force application |
| Compatible atmospheres | Ar, N₂ — designed for glove box operation |
| Power connection | 220 V / 50 Hz via glove box electrical feedthrough |
| Certifications | CE compliant |
| Warranty | 12 months from installation |
Typical Applications
- Solid sulfide electrolyte (LGPS, Li₆PS₅Cl, Li₃PS₄) pellet pressing inside glove box
- Battery coin cell stack compaction — electrode/separator/electrode pressing
- Air-sensitive composite powder tablet forming for electrochemical characterisation
- Solid-state battery pouch cell stack lamination under inert atmosphere
Virospuk will assess your glove box internal space and feedthrough arrangement before specifying the installation configuration for this press.