Aluminum Strips

Aluminium current collector strips are precision-cut aluminium foils used as conductive tabs and current-collection leads in lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery research, as well as selected supercapacitor and electrochemical prototype builds. In typical cathode architectures (e.g., LFP, NCM, NCA), aluminium serves as the stable, lightweight current collector, enabling low-resistance electron transport from the coated electrode to the external circuit.

How it works

When laminated, welded, or clamped to an electrode/current-collector layer, the aluminium strip provides a defined conduction pathway with consistent cross-section. This improves repeatability in cell assembly, reduces contact resistance variability, and supports more reliable cycling and impedance measurements during electrochemical testing.

Key specifications

Standard sizes (customisable on request):

• Widths: 4, 8, 16, 20, 30, 60 mm
• Thicknesses: 0.10, 0.15, 0.20, 0.30 mm
• Pack format: roll (typical 0.3 kg/roll)
  
  

Compatibility and integration

• Suitable for pouch cells, prismatic cells, and custom lab prototypes where aluminium tabs/current leads are required.
• Compatible with common joining methods used in battery labs, including ultrasonic welding, resistance/spot welding (process-dependent), crimping, and clamped fixtures.
• Works alongside ScienceGears’ battery cell hardware, sealing tools, electrolyte filling accessories, and battery cyclers for complete test workflows.
  
  

Typical applications

• Cathode tabbing for Li-ion pouch/prismatic research cells
• Current-collector leads for formation cycling, rate capability testing, and EIS studies
• Prototyping of electrochemical energy storage devices requiring stable aluminium conduction paths
  
  

Why choose ScienceGears

ScienceGears supplies research-ready consumables with practical formats and sizes to streamline cell assembly in Australian and New Zealand laboratories—helping teams move faster from electrode coating to repeatable electrochemical data.