Fuel cell

Climate protection cannot wait: discover our new business area

Fuel cells are considered the energy-efficient technology of the future. The idea behind it is more than 180 years old: hydrogen plus oxygen generate electricity and heat. Fuel cells are completely emission-free: the only waste product is water in vapour and liquid form.

The conversion of water and atmospheric oxygen into electrical energy takes place in a stack, a stack of fuel cells connected in series. In recent years, there has been an intensive search for innovative and high-quality manufacturing processes for the individual components of the fuel cell.

In order to take account of this development, we have been active in the field of fuel cell and hydrogen applications since 2014. Together with research and industry partners, we develop innovative components for fuel cells based on our own coating technology. Our goal is to meet the world’s growing energy needs and environmental concerns.

utilise synergies

Laufenberg has over 75 years of experience in coating technology from its core business with release liners. We stand for the best solutions based on silicone-coated films and papers, as well as speciality products. Our expert knowledge, many years of experience, state-of-the-art machinery and high standards of service and quality provide the perfect conditions for our “coated fuel cell components” business area.

This is where all the available synergies come together and flow into the development of innovative products.

Our products

We have already successfully launched the following fuel cell components:

Catalyst Coated Membrane (CCM)
  • Thermally conductive special coating for improved performance of conventional electrical insulation papers
  • Individually adjustable precious metal content
  • As roll or cut-to-size goods for series production
  • Customized & Made in Germany

More information can be found here.

Silicone flat gaskets for PEM fuel cells
  • Extremely dense and with improved stability
  • Optimal positioning and processing
  • Lower roughness and even surface profile with excellent adhesion

More information can be found here.

Both products are available as sheets or as a more cost-effective roll for your series production. Thanks to our proprietary coating technology, the special coatings can be applied to various substrates, depending on customer requirements. The thickness of the coating and thus the thickness of the entire product can be varied.

We would be happy to present our range of processes, new materials and solutions in the field of fuel cell components to you in person.

Your contact person

Dr. Sebastian Kohsakowski

Head of Research & Development