Where to find some of this........

[ean_p]

So I'm looking for some plastic sheet material that has a sectional profile similar to that below ( sorry for the poor quality of the sketch but it gives the idea!).
The sizes shown are approximate. I've googled all over but don't seem to be able to locate a source.
I've come across it before as a 'seperator' and packing used in the assembly of cells in large batteries when housed in steel cases, ie traction batteries etc.
It allows the individual cells to shed heat etc yet remain well supported over the whole of the cell wall.
It is for this similar use that I am looking for some as I build a new housing for my Lithium batteries but having googled and contacted many of the obvious like battery makers / repairers I'm not getting a lot of joy. Does anyone know of a source please?

 

[Poignard]

How about this [from Amazon]. Many more similar if you google 'corrugated plastic sheet'

 

[ean_p]

Hi P, yes I'd found quite a lot of that material but it falls down in having a 'full' surface at both sides if you know what I mean, though thinking on it it might suffice as the thin plastic skin would be preferable contact to the batteries then the dense material of the locker/ box sides ie ply etc.......better for removing any build up of heat etc

 

[Poignard]

It's the same stuff as the vane on my Monitor windvane system.

t least I now I know where to find it if my vane gets broken!

 

[fisherman]

Trims & Seals – Penryn Plastics

Polycarbonate roof sheet has very thin walls. Sliding door track has only one wall.

 

[veshengro]

A bit long winded but you could drill rows of holes in the stuff Poignard found, it would be strong but well ventilated.

 

[ean_p]

A bit long winded but you could drill rows of holes in the stuff Poignard found, it would be strong but well ventilated.

That's also not too bad an idea in that if I can't get the original then a series of holes (a 5 in dominoes style) on each side would improve the ventilation no end of the material P and F suggest......all good stuff!

 

[KevinV]

So I'm looking for some plastic sheet material that has a sectional profile similar to that below ( sorry for the poor quality of the sketch but it gives the idea!).
The sizes shown are approximate. I've googled all over but don't seem to be able to locate a source.
I've come across it before as a 'seperator' and packing used in the assembly of cells in large batteries when housed in steel cases, ie traction batteries etc.
It allows the individual cells to shed heat etc yet remain well supported over the whole of the cell wall.
It is for this similar use that I am looking for some as I build a new housing for my Lithium batteries but having googled and contacted many of the obvious like battery makers / repairers I'm not getting a lot of joy. Does anyone know of a source please?


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Try a roofing supplier - it's ringing a bell; under tile/slate ventilation or some such.

 

[Davy_S]

Its called Correx or Coroplas.

my mistake, Poignard has already named one breed.

 

[ash2020]

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So I'm looking for some plastic sheet material that has a sectional profile similar to that below ( sorry for the poor quality of the sketch but it gives the idea!).
The sizes shown are approximate. I've googled all over but don't seem to be able to locate a source.
I've come across it before as a 'seperator' and packing used in the assembly of cells in large batteries when housed in steel cases, ie traction batteries etc.
It allows the individual cells to shed heat etc yet remain well supported over the whole of the cell wall.
It is for this similar use that I am looking for some as I build a new housing for my Lithium batteries but having googled and contacted many of the obvious like battery makers / repairers I'm not getting a lot of joy. Does anyone know of a source please?


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Depending on how large a piece you need I could 3D print you some to the exact profile.

 

[ean_p]

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Depending on how large a piece you need I could 3D print you some to the exact profile.

Thank you Ash, a most kind offer and one I may well take you up on in the future if the rest comes to naught, if that's ok?

 

[ean_p]

Try a roofing supplier - it's ringing a bell; under tile/slate ventilation or some such.

I'll have a look at that ....thanks!

 

[ean_p]

Try a roofing supplier - it's ringing a bell; under tile/slate ventilation or some such.

Is this what you were thinking of Kevin? If so thanks but its too large a 'gauge' in that the flutes are 50mm and it appears too 'flimsy' as its made from PET.......the same as they make plastic bottles from I think! But thanks anyway!

 

[ash2020]

Thank you Ash, a most kind offer and one I may well take you up on in the future if the rest comes to naught, if that's ok?

You're welcome. Just send me a message if you need some. Cheers

 

[tico]

I know exactly what you want. It's used as separators for cells in traction batteries. Details are on work pc but won't be in before tuesday

 

[ean_p]

I know exactly what you want. It's used as separators for cells in traction batteries. Details are on work pc but won't be in before tuesday

Super.....yes that is exactly what I'm thinking of !
Will pm you my email address if you'd be so good as to send me some details!

 

[tico]

Super.....yes that is exactly what I'm thinking of !
Will pm you my email address if you'd be so good as to send me some details!

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