Battery Production

Empowered, industry-leading flow solutions driving sustainable battery production.

Rapid Battery Market Expansion

With more than 60 years of experience in plastic piping systems, GF Piping Systems supports the battery production and recycling industry's efforts to build the most sustainably managed factories worldwide. Our global teams developed application-oriented plastic piping solutions that are a corrosion-free alternative to traditional metal solutions. High-performance, lightweight thermoplastics, prefabrication capabilities, expertise, and speed of delivery enable performance beyond expectations. 

Empowered System Confidence

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Empowered Performance

High-quality, metal-free piping systems manufactured for longevity. Produced in certified production facilities (91% of GF’s production facilities have Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) in place, and most sites are certified to ISO 14001).

Empowered Sustainability

Thermoplastic piping systems are up to 60% lighter and emit less CO2 than steel. Environmental Product Declarations help plant designers and engineers to understand the overall environmental impact of piping systems.

Empowered Efficiency

Lightweight materials, pre-insulated solutions, easy jointing, and process automation technologies help to reduce operational costs and increase the overall efficiency of media transportation loops.

Empowered Installation

Reduced project and operation lead times through fast and easy installation technologies. State-of-the-art jointing technologies such as plug-and-play solutions or electrofusion enable fast, replicable, and reliable installation, even in confined spaces.

Empowered Design

3D libraries, engineering support, and off-site prefabrication help tailor the piping systems to each customer’s individual needs for fast and reliable project execution and a long system service life.

Empowered Time to Market

With a presence in more than 31 countries and 36 production sites, GF Piping Systems ensures project support at every step of the process to achieve construction excellence and reduce time to market.

Success Stories

Sustainable Cooling

Voltavision, Germany

Voltavision, a leading battery testing provider, uses our pre-insulated plastic piping for sustainable cooling. The COOL-FIT system ensures efficient, climate-neutral cooling in their facility, meeting EU regulations and enhancing sustainability. This innovative solution boosts energy efficiency, eliminates maintenance, and supports smart mobility.

Chemical Handling

ams-OSRAM, Germany

GF Piping Systems' CONTAIN-IT Plus provides ams-OSRAM, a company specializing in optical semiconductors and LED technology, with robust double containment systems in plastic, designed to expertly handle hazardous substances. These systems ensure high safety standards and environmental protection, reflecting experience in chemical handling solutions.

Water Recovery Solutions

Water Innovations Inc, USA

Water Innovations Inc., renowned for its efficient ion exchange resin systems, collaborates with us to optimize processes using sustainable water recovery solutions with closed-loop industrial rinsewater recycling and advanced Process Automation - a reliable, eco-friendly treatment, conserving millions of liters annually through durable plastic components.

L-Lactic Acid Production

Tianjin OMZ, China

The Chinese company Tianjin OMZ enhanced the efficiency of its L-lactic acid production and significantly reduced wastewater discharge by utilizing advanced ion exchange systems equipped with leak-free plastic valves. The facility operates over 5,000 pneumatic diaphragm and ball valves as well as manual valves across seven parallel ion exchange systems.

Sub-Industries

We are a Member

The non-profit Upcell Alliance unites European industrial and academic leaders in the electric battery value chain. We support Upcell’s mission to become the premier industrial ecosystem for electric battery manufacturers in Europe by 2030.

What are the necessary specifications for pipes in a battery factory?

Lighter, more durable, more resistant - Do these properties of plastic piping systems also apply to their use in battery cell production? Download the Whitepaper, a study by Fraunhofer FFB and GF Piping Systems, to explore the potential of plastic piping systems in battery cell production.

FAQs

How do GF Piping Systems enhance performance in battery production facilities?

GF Piping Systems offer high-quality, metal-free piping systems designed for longevity. Manufactured in certified facilities, 91% of which have Environmental Management Systems (EMSs) and most certified to ISO 14001, these systems ensure empowered performance and reliability in demanding industrial environments.

What sustainability benefits do GF Piping Systems provide?

Our thermoplastic piping systems are up to 60% lighter than steel, resulting in significantly lower CO2 emissions. With Environmental Product Declarations, plant designers and engineers can easily assess the overall environmental impact, promoting empowered sustainability in their projects.

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How do GF Piping Systems improve efficiency in media transportation?

GF Piping Systems use lightweight materials, pre-insulated solutions, easy jointing, and advanced process automation technologies. These features help reduce operational costs and enhance the efficiency of media transportation loops, offering empowered efficiency.

What installation advantages do GF Piping Systems offer?

Our state-of-the-art jointing technologies, such as plug-and-play solutions and electrofusion, ensure fast, reliable, and replicable installations, even in confined spaces. These technologies significantly reduce project and operation lead times, providing empowered installation.

We help speed up work on site by prefabricating systems and standard products, including complete modules and installation sections, off site and delivering them directly to the job site. With prefabrication workshops around the globe, customers not only save costs and time, but also increase the reliability of their systems through the proven and certified quality of GF Piping Systems.

How do GF Piping Systems support customized design needs?

With 3D libraries, engineering support, and off-site prefabrication, GF Piping Systems can be tailored to meet individual project requirements. This ensures fast and reliable project execution and a long system service life, offering empowered design solutions.

How does GF Piping Systems reduce time to market for battery production facilities?

With a presence in over 31 countries and 36 production sites, GF Piping Systems provides comprehensive project support at every step. This extensive network ensures construction excellence and significantly reduces time to market, delivering empowered time to market.

How do GF Piping Systems help in reducing CO2 emissions?

Our thermoplastic piping systems are significantly lighter than traditional steel systems, leading to lower CO2 emissions during transportation and installation. This reduction in weight and emissions supports more sustainable and environmentally friendly battery production facilities.

For transparency, GF Piping Systems offers Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for a wide range of products and systems. EPDs are third-party verified statements providing information about the environmental performance of a product or system.