Quick help - what is this called?

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Rune2504

Joined Jun 18, 2017
12
Hello ACC

I need help with finding something to buy. It's the metal connecting LM18650 batteries, or any battery at all, but the metal I can put in top so the batteries will be connected.

Ty
 

#12

Joined Nov 30, 2010
18,224
Use copper and solder it on. Use a diamond file to damage the coating on the ends of the batteries. Tin the ends, quickly!
Tin the copper. Solder them together, quickly!

This is a job for at least a 100 watt soldering gun because you must move fast!
 

SLK001

Joined Nov 29, 2011
1,549
It's called a battery tab. It is usually a nickel based alloy that is WELDED to the top of the batteries. If you try to solder the batteries, you run a risk of permanently damaging the batteries.
 

#12

Joined Nov 30, 2010
18,224
Good luck finding nickle sheet metal.:rolleyes:
Is there a easy way to gather the battries, put them in parallel connection together?
I use a rubber band if I'm going to attach tabs. Other people use battery holders and don't solder at all.
 

shteii01

Joined Feb 19, 2010
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IMP002017

Joined Jan 28, 2017
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NPS (Ni200) aka pure Nickel is what is mostly used for making RC batteries back in the day however some years ago it changed to NPSS as a substitute for Ni200 do to less cost.

Here is a website about making these connections for building battery packs. Maybe you can find something useful in there. They also offer some info about building a Jig for holding the batteries and that is kind of what mine was made from. however my system has the battery slots milled into the wood and I have groves in the ends where I connect strong rubber bands. If I use different type of cells I can still use the Jig just turn the parts around to flat side and add the cells and clamp it together with bands. Also as stated a Good 100 watt iron is important and want to make sure your connection is good.

https://www.inlandhobby.com/v/vspfiles/files/battery_pack/building_rc_battery_packs.htm
 

crutschow

Joined Mar 14, 2008
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I've made several NiMH battery packs to replace those in a dustbuster and a cordless drill by just adding a small amount of flux to the battery terminal and then soldering a copper wire to it quickly with a large soldering gun.
 

strantor

Joined Oct 3, 2010
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I've made several NiMH battery packs to replace those in a dustbuster and a cordless drill by just adding a small amount of flux to the battery terminal and then soldering a copper wire to it quickly with a large soldering gun.
I've soldered them successfully as well. But I've also soldered them unsuccessfully (ruined batteries). Seems to be a crapshoot; I suspect one of the reasons factories weld instead of solder is unacceptable risk of damage.

If you must solder, you need a high wattage solder gun and you have to work fast as #12 said. Even then, be aware of the risk.
 
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