Switzer’s bipolar plates for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzers offer superior electrical and heat conductivity to create hydrogen and power a variety of applications including cars/trucks, UAVs, forklifts, auxiliary power units and more. Our chemical etching process is well-suited to form precise flow fields on one or both sides of the plate to maximize the flow of fluid and gas.
Our flow field plates are used in PEM (polymer electrolyte membrane) and Solid Oxide fuel cells and electrolyzers, and are produced using low-cost tooling that can be modified quickly and cost efficiently to test and validate new channel patterns.
Fuel Cell and Electrolyzer manufacturers also utilize Switzer’s precision micro screens and meshes, because our manufacturing process produces burr and stress-free screens with custom hole configurations designed to maximize filtration and eliminate blinding.
If you need it, our engineers and experts are here to help.
Easily modify designs without a significant investment.
We have expertise across each phase of your project.
We’ll stay with you through every component evolution.
When compared to stamping or forming manufacturing methods, our photochemical machining has efficiencies built into every step of the process to produce precise and complex metal bipolar plates and meshes with ease.
Switzer supports the entire lifecycle of your component. Whether you’re transitioning to metal bipolar and cooling plates or need help scaling your existing program, we are here to see you through the manufacturing process.
Our process is unmatched in precision. We will work with you to ensure your component allows your finished product to perform as needed. The first step is a finished component that meets the exact specifications of your design.
We are able to create your component out of a number of practical and durable metals, including stainless steel, copper alloys, and aluminum. Our experts can help you determine the right material.
As the global fuel cell market continues to rise, bipolar and cooling plates made using photochemical etching offer significant advantages for manufacturers including design flexibility and cost savings.
Precision metal fabrication creates highly-accurate and detailed components. Our capabilities span the full spectrum to ensure every part meets your unique specifications and are delivered exactly when you need them.
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Chances are, your needs are specific. And our expertise is extensive. We want to learn as many of those details before taking on your project. When we know precisely what you need, we can develop a streamlined plan to produce it – in fact, we may be able to deliver more than you think.
Let’s bring your design to life so you (and we) can properly vet it. Our process actually allows for several designs to be arrayed on a single sheet, giving you more prototyping options than before. Producing your component exactly the way you need it is our only goal – often, prototyping is the best way to get there.
Our photochemical machining process opens up a world of possibilities for your components. Every phase of this multi-step process is exceedingly precise and subject to stringent quality control – including 1st article inspections to guarantee dimensions. Our production processes are capable of both high and low volumes, and our production times are typically measured in days, not weeks, so you get your parts sooner.
When it comes to precision parts, Switzer delivers. Specifically, we deliver in economical bundles or whatever packaging arrangements you request. We understand that accurate deliveries are critical to your performance metrics, so we make a simple promise: if your delivery is late, we pay the freight.
At Switzer, we know the world is going to adopt hydrogen fuel cell usage rapidly during the next five years. You need a partner who can produce in bipolar plates for high volumes to keep up with that demand. A consultation with our sales team is more than a quote, because Switzer does more than make your parts. Schedule your consultation to discuss:
Your Fuel Cell Specialist is
Paul Eppolito
Business Development at Switzer
paul.eppolito@switzermfg.com
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