PA10-6 is a microglass fiber additive that is used in positive and negative pastes as a processing and performance aid. It is used in AGM and flooded lead acid battery assemblies and has been shown to improve battery performance and life. When used in lead paste mix, the additive improves rheology control (‘creamier paste’) and increases the speed & completeness of plate curing. The glass fiber is engineered to disperse in the paste mix, improving structural and performance properties. It has a fiber diameter that corresponds well with the pore structure of the pasted plate. PA10-6 also acts as a structural support to the paste, enabling active mass stability for cyclic applications.

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Why Use PA10-6 Glass Additive?

Our PA10-6 glass additive has a specialized fiber diameter that corresponds to the pore structure of the pasted plate, supporting faster and more homogenous curing and drying. Adding PA10-6 to the positive or negative paste mix during battery assembly also improves the mix’s structural properties, reinforcing it in a similar way to rebar in concrete.

PA10-6 also enhances battery charge acceptance, capacity, automotive crank, and more. Here’s an overview of the key performance and processing benefits of PA10-6.

  • Processing (curing, drying, plate stability)
  • Charge Acceptance
  • Battery Capacity
  • Automotive Crank
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Key Performance Benefits of PA10-6

Using PA10-6 additives in lead paste mix benefits battery performance in the following ways:

  • Improving Charge Acceptance, by enhancing contact of electrolyte and lead active materials
  • Boosting Capacity and Cycle Life, by maintaining the active material’s structural integrity and delaying dry-out even in hot environments
  • Providing Better Thermal Conductivity, by dissipating the heat generated during charging and discharging to prevent overheating
  • Increasing CCA (Cold Cranking AMPS), to make it easier for the engine to start in cold weather
  • Enhancing Vibration Resistance, which improves the battery’s overall durability

Key Processing Benefits of PA10-6

Adding PA10-6 to the battery paste mix streamlines the battery assembly process itself by:

  • Improving Plate Pasting, since PA10-6 additives have a minimal impact on paste density ranges and make the paste creamier, which enhances grid-wire wraparound during plate pasting
  • Enhancing Plate Uniformity, which enables a more homogenous curing process and reduces curing times
  • Reinforcing the Active Material, making it more malleable and less resistant to flow
  • Serving as a Conduit for the Electrolyte, to make the battery more efficient
  • Supporting Facility Safety, since PA10-6 retains the paste’s moisture content to reduce surface dusting, minimizing lead-in-air emissions in facilities

Applications of PA10-6 Glass Microfiber Paste Additive

PA10-6 is a microglass fiber additive that can be used in both:

It has demonstrated processing improvements in both types of batteries. Additionally, it can improve battery performance and life in both lead battery designs.

PA10-6 Glass Additive Solutions From H&V

At Hollingsworth & Vose, we design and manufacture our battery additives, battery separators, and pasting papers to meet the highest standards for performance and battery assembly. To learn more about our advanced material offerings and how they are used in batteries, contact us today. We can be your trusted partner and expert for your battery solution needs.