Equipment

The ZBT has a wide range of state-of-the-art test facilities that are specially designed for the development and optimisation of technologies along the entire hydrogen value chain. From the validation of fuel cells and electrolysers to innovative ammonia crackers and our hydrogen test filling station, we offer a wide range of options for testing and further developing applications under a variety of conditions.

ZBT develops and manufactures seals for fuel cell stacks using a dispenser-based application process – ideal for development, prototyping and large-scale production. The process offers short cycle times, high stability and low application costs.

Advantages of our sealing solutions:

• Mechanically stable, even for thin substrates

• Up to 20% higher power density thanks to compact designs

• Integrated solutions prevent water accumulation in the port area

• High degree of design freedom in the development phase

• Scalable for series production

Our technologies are used by stack manufacturers worldwide.

ZBT has an extensive infrastructure for the development and manufacture of highly filled compounds with carbon-based fillers such as graphite, carbon black, CNT and graphene. These materials are characterised by excellent electrical and thermal conductivity and high chemical resistance.

Our optimised standard materials are used for the production of graphitic bipolar plates for NT-PEM and HT-PEM applications and are distributed worldwide in cooperation with licensing partners. In addition, our equipment enables the development of tailor-made compounds for specific requirements, e.g.:

• Corrosion-resistant plate and tube heat exchangers
• Electrode materials for fuel cells, batteries and electrolysers
• Heat sinks for efficient heat dissipation

Our infrastructure covers the entire process chain, from material development to application in industrial processes.