Avery Dennison Launches New Battery Safety Adhesive Tapes
The new adhesive line aims to protect large-scale battery systems by creating physical barriers to inhibit thermal runaway.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Avery Dennison has launched a new portfolio of pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes designed specifically for lithium-iron phosphate battery systems. These materials offer enhanced insulation and thermal protection for industrial-scale and grid-scale energy storage.
Why it matters
As energy storage systems scale up, managing thermal runaway is critical for safety and fire prevention. These specialized adhesives act as a physical barrier to inhibit thermal propagation between individual battery cells, reducing the risk of system-wide failure.
The new product line targets industrial and grid-scale battery systems, featuring flame-retardant adhesives to create multilayer thermal barriers. The portfolio aims to address assembly speed and high-voltage insulation needs for large-scale energy storage.
The players
Avery Dennison
A global materials science company known for its adhesive technologies and labeling solutions.
The details
The adhesive tapes are applied during the assembly process of battery packs to provide structural bonding and electrical insulation. By layering these flame-retardant materials between cells, the tape functions as a physical buffer that prevents heat from spreading during a thermal event. This design is intended to slow or inhibit thermal runaway, protecting the integrity of the overall battery pack.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: Avery Dennison introduced the battery adhesive tape portfolio.
The Home Front
As stationary energy storage systems become more common, the focus is shifting toward material-level safety measures for lithium-iron phosphate battery cells. This development highlights the industry's prioritization of thermal management components to ensure the reliability of grid-scale power.
While these industrial-grade adhesives are not for residential repair, they signal a trend toward safer, more robust battery technology for future home storage systems. Homeowners investing in energy storage should ask providers about the thermal protection protocols used in their battery packs.
The takeaway
Advancements in adhesive materials are critical to improving the safety of the large-scale batteries that support modern power grids. When evaluating future battery installations for your property, prioritize systems that use dedicated thermal management barriers between individual cells.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Electronic Design.
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