GC700 Semi-auto Cylindrical Battery Grooving Machine

The GC700 Semi-auto Cylindrical Battery Grooving Machine is designed to form precise roll-grooves on steel-shell cylindrical battery cans used in common formats such as 18650, 21700 and 26650. In cylindrical cell assembly, controlled grooving helps achieve repeatable mechanical fit and sealing geometry, supporting stable downstream operations (e.g., cap placement, crimping/sealing workflows, and consistent cell-to-cell build quality).

Working principle

A driven grooving/rolling tool (knife) forms a circumferential groove on the can by controlled mechanical deformation. Operators set the groove geometry, then the machine performs repeatable rolling to the specified dimensions with consistent pressure and alignment. Pneumatic supply supports stable actuation during grooving.

Key specifications

• Power supply: 220 V / 50 Hz
• Rated power: 140 W
• Rolling groove depth: 1.2–2.0 mm (adjustable)
• Rolling groove width: 1.1–1.5 mm (set by knife thickness)
• Precision: ±0.1 mm
• Knife life: > 1,000,000 cycles
• Throughput: semi-auto up to 400 cans/hour
• Compressed air: 0.5–0.7 MPa
• Dimensions: 740 × 250 × 350 mm
• Weight: 37 kg
  
  

Compatibility & applications

• R&D labs and pilot lines building cylindrical Li-ion cells
• Process development for can forming and assembly repeatability
• Universities and industrial teams standardising cell build procedures
  
  

Why source through ScienceGears

ScienceGears supports Australian and New Zealand researchers with fit-for-purpose battery manufacturing equipment selection, commissioning guidance, and integration advice with complementary workflows (e.g., battery cyclers, electrode preparation tools, and electrochemical test instrumentation such as potentiostats).