LeanCat AirCell Air-Pressed Test Cell
What is the LeanCat AirCell?
The AirCell is single-cell compression hardware for testing low-temperature PEM fuel cells and electrolysers. Its pressurized-gas compression system delivers a fully controlled, uniformly distributed tightening force for repeatable, well-controlled conditions and high durability. It supports a range of active areas from 4.8 to 50 cm² and is compatible with H2, methanol and ethanol.
What operating conditions does the AirCell support?
Designed for flexible low-temperature testing:
- Active area 4.8–50 cm² (multiple sizes)
- Operation up to 80 °C and 6 bar
- Monopolar plates in high-density graphite or titanium
- Gold-coated copper current collectors
- Anodized-aluminium base and upper plates
- 2 cartridge heaters and 2 thermocouples included
AirCell specifications
| Specification | AirCell |
|---|---|
| Active area | 4.8 – 50 cm² |
| Fuel compatibility | H2, methanol, ethanol |
| Monopolar plate material | High-density graphite or titanium |
| Current-collector material | Gold-coated copper |
| Base & upper plate material | Anodized aluminium |
| Max. operating temperature | 80 °C |
| Max. operating pressure | 6 bar |
| Cell heating | 2 cartridge heaters |
| Temperature measurement | 2 thermocouples included |
Key features
- Pressurized-gas compression — no manual bolting
- Fully controlled tightening force
- Uniform force distribution across the cell
- Multiple active-area sizes (4.8–50 cm²)
- Robust, clean design for high durability
Frequently asked questions
What cell sizes does the AirCell support?
Active areas from 4.8 to 50 cm², so one platform covers a range of MEA sizes.
What temperature and pressure can it run at?
Up to 80 °C and 6 bar — suited to low-temperature PEM fuel cells and electrolysers.
How is the cell compressed?
A pressurized-gas system applies a fully controlled, uniformly distributed tightening force rather than manual bolting.
What is included?
2 cartridge heaters and 2 thermocouples, with graphite/titanium monopolar plates, gold-coated copper current collectors and anodized-aluminium end plates.
Written by Dani Shahar and the BioAnalytics website team
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