{"product_id":"aluminum-battery-cover-4s","title":"Aluminum Battery Cover for 4S Prismatic Cell Packs, LFP 280Ah to 320Ah and Sodium-ion","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFinish Your 4S Battery Pack With a Rust-Free Aluminum Cover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe OGS aluminum battery cover wraps a 4-cell row of 280Ah to 320Ah prismatic LFP or sodium-ion cells. It protects the cells and busbars from tools, dropped hardware and bumps, and gives you a solid place to mount your main battery connectors. It is designed to work with our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/compression-plates\"\u003ealuminum compression plates\u003c\/a\u003e: the cover nests between the plates and rests on their threaded rods, so it installs with no tools and no hardware. Designed in Michigan, made in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e one row of 4 prismatic cells in the 174 x 72 x 204 to 207 mm case (280Ah to 320Ah LFP, and sodium-ion cells in the same case)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 286 mm (11.3 in), leaving about 1 to 2 mm of clearance to the compression plates. It is a protective cover, not a sealed enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 one-piece aluminum cover. No hardware needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5052-H32 marine-grade aluminum, 0.063 in thick. Will not rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Aluminum or Black Anodized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector mounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut out for two of our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/battery-connectors-waterproof-snap-fit\"\u003e200A snap-fit battery quick disconnects\u003c\/a\u003e (positive and negative)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequires:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/compression-plates\"\u003eOGS aluminum compression plates\u003c\/a\u003e, 1 cell wide. It will not fit other compression plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e ships from Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo rust.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum forms its own protective oxide layer. Garages, sheds, cabins, vans and boats are all fine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrops in, no tools.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cover nests between your OGS compression plates and rests on the threaded rods. Nothing to screw or rivet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtects what matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps tools, screws and stray wires away from cell terminals and busbars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector mounting built in.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount two \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/battery-connectors-waterproof-snap-fit\"\u003e200A snap-fit quick disconnects\u003c\/a\u003e on the cover so your battery cables plug into the cover, not into the cell terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1 kg (2.1 lb).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatches your plates.\u003c\/strong\u003e Same aluminum and the same two finishes as our compression plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose your finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5052-H32 aluminum, deburred, no coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarages, sheds, cabins, vans and most installs. The best value.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Anodized\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe same aluminum with a hard black anodized surface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinished spaces where the battery is on display. Made in batches, so allow extra lead time.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to install\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild and clamp the pack first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Install the compression plates and tighten the rods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Aluminum conducts electricity and cell cases can carry voltage. Place our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/insulating-epoxy-dividers-for-prismatic-battery-cells\"\u003eepoxy dividers\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/foam-dividers-for-prismatic-battery-cells\"\u003eEVA foam dividers\u003c\/a\u003e between the cells, and add insulating sheet wherever the cover could touch a cell or busbar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet the cover in place.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower it between the compression plates so it rests on the threaded rods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount your quick disconnects\u003c\/strong\u003e in the cover cutouts (four M4 screws each) and connect them to the pack with 1 AWG cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilding 8S or 16S? Line them up\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cover fits a row of 4 cells. For longer rows, set 2 covers (8S) or 4 covers (16S) end to end, then join them where they meet with a stainless steel spring edge clip (U clip) rated for 1\/16 in (1.6 mm) panels. Press one clip over the top lip on each side, centered on the seam, so it grips both covers. Stainless steel clips will not corrode against aluminum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"6\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 78%;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCell fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne row of 4 prismatic cells, 173.7 to 174 mm wide, 204 to 207 mm tall, about 72 mm thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible cells (examples)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEVE LF280K, LF304, MB31 314Ah · CATL 280Ah, 314Ah · REPT 280Ah to 320Ah · Sodium-ion 160Ah, 200Ah and 210Ah cells in the same case\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5052-H32 aluminum, 0.063 in (1.6 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Aluminum (deburred mill finish) or Black Anodized\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-piece formed aluminum, rests on the compression plate rods, no hardware required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e286 mm (11.3 in), about 1 to 2 mm clearance to the plates. Not sealed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector cutouts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x 20 mm holes, each with 4x 4.5 mm holes on a 21 x 21 mm square, for the OGS 200A snap-fit quick disconnect\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOGS aluminum compression plates, 1 cell wide. Not compatible with other plates.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1 kg (2.1 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 cover per order (covers one 4-cell row)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned in Michigan, fabricated in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLead time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Aluminum: typically ships within 7 business days. Black Anodized: made in batches, allow 2 to 3 weeks.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x aluminum battery cover in your chosen finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompression plates, cells, dividers, quick disconnects and edge clips are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this fit an 8S or 16S pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Line up 2 or 4 covers end to end and join them with stainless steel spring edge clips sized for 1\/16 in (1.6 mm) panels. See \"Building 8S or 16S\" above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it sealed or waterproof?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The cover leaves about 1 to 2 mm of clearance at each end and is open where it meets the plates. It protects against bumps, tools and dropped hardware, not water or dust. The quick disconnects themselves are waterproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to insulate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Aluminum conducts electricity and cell cases can carry voltage. Use epoxy or foam dividers between cells, and keep terminals and busbars clear of the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it rust?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Both finishes are aluminum all the way through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it work without the OGS compression plates?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The cover is sized to nest between our plates and rest on their threaded rods. Other plates have different rod positions and will not support it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/compression-plates\"\u003eAluminum compression plates for prismatic cells\u003c\/a\u003e (required)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/battery-connectors-waterproof-snap-fit\"\u003e200A snap-fit battery quick disconnects\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/insulating-epoxy-dividers-for-prismatic-battery-cells\"\u003eInsulating epoxy dividers for prismatic cells\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/foam-dividers-for-prismatic-battery-cells\"\u003eEVA foam dividers for prismatic cells\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/busbar-200a\"\u003eFlexible busbars for 280Ah prismatic cells\u003c\/a\u003e, 200A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuestions about your build? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ogsolarstore.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OGSolarStore","offers":[{"title":"Natural Aluminum \/ LFP 280-320 Ah","offer_id":67576390713494,"sku":"BC-280-4S-AL-NAT","price":141.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Anodized \/ LFP 280-320 Ah","offer_id":67576390746262,"sku":"BC-280-4S-AL-BLK","price":241.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/7609\/2822\/files\/Battery_Cover_with_Compression_Plates.png?v=1791251824","url":"https:\/\/ogsolarstore.com\/en-ca\/products\/aluminum-battery-cover-4s","provider":"OGSolarStore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}