KNS Announces ZR Korea Begins First Domestic Shipments of 4680 Battery Components

Published: Mar 27, 2026 15:59

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KNS announced on March 25 that its affiliate ZR Korea has begun mass shipments of key components for 4680 cylindrical batteries to a major North American electric vehicle manufacturer, marking the first such case in Korea.

The products are used in the riveting process of 4680 batteries and serve as critical components that determine battery safety and structural stability. They function to bond and seal multiple insulating parts, including insulators and gaskets.

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