Large solar container battery disassembly equipment video

Where is a non-destructive battery pack disassembly plant located?

As part of the ZIRKEL joint project (see box below), Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH has developed a pilot plant for non-destructive battery pack disassembly, which has been operating at the research campus of Open Hybrid Lab Factory e.V. (OHLF) in Wolfsburg since November 2023.

Why is Liebherr launching a battery dismantle system?

“This system is a building block in the circular economy, which will enable us to automatically dismantle battery systems in large quantities,” explains Viktor Bayrhof, Product Manager for Automation Systems. Liebherr has been a member of OHLF, which analyses the entire value chain in the circular economy, since April 2024.

What makes the recycling of battery modules so interesting?

What makes the recycling of battery modules most interesting from an economical point of view is that they contain large quantities of valuable metals such as lithium, nickel, manga-nese, cobalt and copper.

How do you recycle a battery pack?

The components of the battery pack, such as the tray, lid and cables, are dismantled and sorted – even now, usually by hand – as they also contain recyclable materials. In order to recycle batteries in large quan-tities, these processes must be automated.

How does a cell management controller (CMC) separate a battery module?

A special gripper separates the cell management controller (CMC) from the battery module by pulling out the plug. Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH is intensely focused on these processes and is developing scalable and flexible solutions for automated disassembly.