Staying ahead of battery innovations with a rubber molding solutions partner

As battery technology evolves and advances such as successful battery swapping make the use of batteries in off-road vehicles more advantageous, OEMs are developing fully electric and hybrid models to meet customer demand and sustainability goals.

The battery-powered off-road vehicle market needs innovative solutions not just from vehicle manufacturers, but also from companies that play key roles such as those that make battery testing equipment and automation. Everyone in the battery industry needs partners that are actively investing in R&D, and have the expertise and equipment needed to develop innovative solutions.

For example, a sensor may require specialized mounting. Rubber overmolding experts can design, formulate and manufacture a custom component that offers thermal, shock, and vibration isolation so the sensor is protected, and will provide an accurate reading. Proficiency in rubber component design and formulation is needed to develop custom elastomer solutions that best fit each specific application.

When designing for battery-powered off-road vehicles, every component needs to behave as required, with verifications done as quickly as possible to prevent delays and speed time to market.

Testing and validation that can be done in-house eliminates delays and speeds time to market. . A well-equipped metrology laboratory will support physical performance tests such as the following:

• density
• hardness
• rebound
• tensile strength
• compression
• tensile and heat resistance

Methods to protect batteries and provide components for the battery-powered vehicle industry are evolving. Choosing a partner to collaborate with on early designs and new development is a critical decision. A strategic partnership affects not only the capabilities of the end product, but also the time to market, compliance with regulations, scalability, and long-term durability.

Consulting experienced rubber solutions engineers is an important step to determine the suitability of custom molded rubber components for your needs.

Soucy Baron has invested in people for decades, resulting in a powerhouse team of polymer engineers, chemists and technicians. When faced with new design challenges, our team won’t start from scratch; they’ll leverage a wide range of industry experience plus an extensive library of over 900 elastomer-based recipes to develop a high-performance compound that best suits your application and project needs.

Our team at Soucy Baron can work with you throughout your project, providing input on initial ideas, minimizing production costs, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. The investments Soucy Baron has made in an in-house metrology lab include a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) that allows us to inspect custom parts quickly, with superior precision.

We have over 50 years of experience designing, testing, and producing custom-engineered rubber parts for off-road vehicles and machinery. With our investments in R&D, dominance in materials engineering and experience working directly with OEMs, we provide quality, high-performance compounds that overcome unique technical challenges.