Battery Strips and Tags
We provide battery strips and tags in both nickel-plated steel and commercially pure nickel.
We produce all our strips and tags in-house. They are cut to order with our specialised slitting and cutting equipment. This enables us to deliver high-quality standard and custom-size tags at competitive prices with short lead times.
Custom tags are becoming increasingly popular as miniaturization and power electronics drive specialized tag shapes, formats and load requirements. We can specialty etch or stamp custom-shaped tags, and provide Design For Manufacture (DFM) input to ensure high-yielding and repeatable production processes.
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Nickel Strips & Tags
Nickel-plated steel tags are an economical alternative to pure nickel. In many cases, they can serve as a drop-in replacement to traditional nickel and deliver a significant cost-savings. We also offer nickel-plated steel battery crimps in a variety of configurations.
Pure (>99.6%) nickel is highly corrosion-resistant and has lower electrical resistance than nickel-plated steel; therefore it is recommended for applications in chemical or food processing, high-performance electrical and electronic assembles, and other harsh environments. We use only 200 and 201 grade nickel that conforms to the ASTM B162 standard because we feel it has the best combination of mechanical, electrical and chemical properties for this application.
Nickel Strips & Tags - Typical Chemical Composition (%)
| Elements | Nickel 200/201 |
|---|---|
| Ni | 99.5 |
| Cu | 0.001 |
| Fe | 0.07 |
| Mn | 0.25 |
| C | 0.01 |
| Si | 0.14 |
| S | 0.001 |
| Mg | 0.02 |
| Ti | 0.002 |
Nickel Strips & Tags - Typical Mechanical Properties
| Properties | Nickel 200/201 |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength N/mm2 | Max 130 |
| Tensile Strength N/mm2 | Min 50 |
| Electrical Resistivity Ω/m | 9.0 x 10-8 |
Quality Control
Our Quality Control department performs robust quality checks. Datum is ISO 9001 certified.
Battery Components
We use Nickel 200/201 grade, which conforms to the ASTM B162 standard. It’s commercially pure (99.6% and higher) with good mechanical properties, and is resistant to a range of corrosive media. Our nickel strip and tags make excellent battery connectors because they have a low electrical resistance. Most of the material we provide will be used as battery connectors, to link cells together either as a single tag from cell to cell or as a special etched or stamped tag, which can link multiple cells. The tags can be used as electronic parts, and in resistance to corrosion applications, like handling alkaline solutions and foods.
Pure Nickel Specifications
- Typical chemical composition (%) Nickel 200/201: Ni 99.5 + trace elements
- Typical Electrical Resistivity: 9.0 x 10-8 Ω/m
- Hardness: 90-120HV
- Thicknesses available: 0.127 mm (stock), 0.1 to 0.3mm; all meet industry standard tolerance of 0.01 mm
Nickel plated Steel Specifications
- Typical composition (%): Fe 99.6 + trace elements
- Typical Ni plating thickness: 2 µm, both sides
- Typical Hardness: 80-110HV
- Thicknesses available: 0.127 mm (stock), 0.1 to 0.3mm; all meet industry standard tolerance of 0.01 mm
Sizes Available
- Coils: 3, 3.2, 4, 4.8, 5, 6, 6.35 mm wide
- Tags cut to length on request
- Stock is 0.127 mm thick; others available upon request
Why Choose Datum?
Quality
Oil, grease and scratch free foils and components, produced to tight tolerances
Experience
With decades of experience, Datum leads the way in innovation and technology development
Efficiency
Rapid prototyping and production, short lead times and fast delivery
Precision
Our tolerance controls ensure you receive precision foils and components