In order to keep track of cell capacity, etc. I decided to use my labelmaker to serialize the cells.
Where to put the labels? Well, obviously not over the contacts. :naughty:
Remembering some really old cells I had, The paper wrapper would lift after a while. I figured I'd put the labels over the seam of the paper to help keep this from happening.
Bad idea.
It turns out that battery manufacturers are using all the space toleranced in the size of the battery to get the highest capacity possible (maximizing volume). When you put a label over this, it can use enough space to keep it from sliding into battery tubes.
So what's my tip? I suggest NOT putting the label over the seam of the wrapper. Simply because there is already two layers of material at that part of the battery, putting a label over it makes a really tall lump. Instead, place the label beside the seam, where the overlap has finished.
So many words for such a small idea. I hope it helps someone else.
Where to put the labels? Well, obviously not over the contacts. :naughty:
Remembering some really old cells I had, The paper wrapper would lift after a while. I figured I'd put the labels over the seam of the paper to help keep this from happening.
Bad idea.
It turns out that battery manufacturers are using all the space toleranced in the size of the battery to get the highest capacity possible (maximizing volume). When you put a label over this, it can use enough space to keep it from sliding into battery tubes.
So what's my tip? I suggest NOT putting the label over the seam of the wrapper. Simply because there is already two layers of material at that part of the battery, putting a label over it makes a really tall lump. Instead, place the label beside the seam, where the overlap has finished.
So many words for such a small idea. I hope it helps someone else.