
Brandy Newcomb
VP of Sales and Operations
FEATURED SPEAKING SESSION
Engineering & Total Containment Focus
Total Containment in Battery Plants:
Engineering Airtight & Liquid-Tight Exhaust Systems for Dry Rooms and Solvents
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
1:00 PM – 1:40 PM
(40 minutes)
Abstract:
Lithium-ion battery manufacturing involves rigorous containment challenges, from controlling aggressive NMP solvent vapors during electrode drying to eliminating microscopic moisture ingress in dry rooms. Standard industrial ventilation often introduces failure points due to joint leakage, gasket corrosion, and rigid, labor-heavy installations. In this 40-minute technical session, US Duct explores modern exhaust and ventilation design engineered for advanced battery facilities. Attendees will learn how laser-welded tubing, precision Vanstone flanged connections, and clamp-together ductwork solve critical vapor containment and dry room integrity issues while reducing installation time by up to 70% compared to traditional welded systems.