H&T Recharge :Manufacturing Cylindrical Battery Cans with highest Precision

In the ever-evolving market of cylindrical battery cans, one name emerges as global leading partner: H&T Recharge. Since making its groundbreaking entry into the USA with the first GigaFactory in 2017, with high-volume 21700 battery can production in Reno, Nevada, H&T Recharge has become a trusted partner for global cell manufacturers for cylindrical battery can production.

Emerging as a dazzling spin-off from the Heitkamp & Thumann Group's H&T Battery Components Division, which is known for over 40 years of experience in the Alkaline consumer battery can market with over 10 billion battery cans produced globally on an annual basis, H&T Recharge harnesses the collective knowledge and skills of its sister company within this distinguished Group of family-owned businesses. With an impressive portfolio of 15 production facilities, the Heitkamp & Thumann Group is instrumental in executing the supplementary manufacturing processes indispensable to creating H&T Recharge’s deep drawn products. These sister companies become invaluable allies, providing priceless tooling, in-house manufactured presses and deep drawing expertise to form high qualitative cylindrical battery cans.

H&T Recharge has embraced a simple yet profound motto: "Energizing Tomorrow. Today." This mantra encapsulates the company's pioneering spirit as a purveyor of rechargeable battery cans. With high dedication, H&T Recharge ensures the success of its customers by delivering vital processes, cutting-edge technology, and unrivaled expertise in high-volume cylindrical can production.

"Our unparalleled track record spanning over four decades showcases our ability to operate in high-volumes and on a global scale in the rechargeable battery can market," says Dr. Daniel Weingarth, Technology Director at H&T Recharge.

Today, H&T Recharge has a proven manufacturing concept within the Gigafactory landscape of the Western hemisphere, boasting an impressive fleet of production lines that churn out more than 2 billion cans annually. These remarkable capabilities have cemented their reputation for precision and reliability, attracting many customers eager to embark on similar large-scale production endeavors.

Equipped with the ability to scale production globally, H&T Recharge is actively expanding its footprint in the rechargeable battery market, with a particular focus on the Lithium-ion battery industry. As the production of billions of battery cans poses formidable challenges, the company rises to the occasion by implementing fully automated processes while upholding the highest quality standards at every production stage.
However, H&T Recharge's involvement in the battery can production process extends far beyond the mere creation of cans. They actively engage with customers throughout development, offering their expertise in can design and product and process development in can forming, cleaning, inspection and packaging within one fully automated line concept. Recognizing the significance of early collaboration, H&T Recharge has recently established a state-of-the-art development center in Marsberg, Germany, guiding projects in product and process development from their nascent stages to fruition, ensuring timely and reliable global ramp-ups.

Efficiency and customization lie at the heart of H&T Recharge's product offerings. Therefore, the company started early on to work on product and process development for the promising future cylindrical cell format: the cutting-edge 46xxx cans for application in electric vehicles. Their product portfolio encompasses a wide array of can designs with various can heights from 4680 up to 46125, different wall thicknesses, raw material platings, clip edges, bottom hole or vent designs. Further, H&T Recharge continuously develops 46xxx riveted can designs jointly with their customers. The ability to manufacture tailor-made components further amplifies their allure, catering to the unique needs of their diverse clientele.

As H&T Recharge continues to pioneer advancements in battery can manufacturing, their steadfast commitment to precision, reliability, and customer satisfaction positions them as the driving force shaping the future of the rechargeable battery industry. With a firm foothold in the Gigafactory landscape of the Western hemisphere and a global vision for growth, H&T Recharge stands to infuse tomorrow's world with energy through its exceptional products and dedication to excellence.