Case Study: LG Energy Solution Ducting Infrastructure
Cylindrical Battery Manufacturing Complex
Project Overview
Client: LG Energy Solution – Shinsung E&G & Crawford Project, Queen Creek, AZ
Application: Cylindrical Battery Manufacturing Complex
Scope: Campus-wide dust collection ducting systems across multiple specialized manufacturing buildings
Client Profile
LG Energy Solution, part of the LG (Lucky-Goldstar) multinational conglomerate, operates across consumer electronics, home appliances, chemicals, and telecommunications sectors worldwide. Shinsung E&G, the general contractor, specializes in design, manufacturing, and installation of solar energy systems, clean room equipment, and automation systems. This project establishes LG's first stand-alone cylindrical battery manufacturing plants in North America, demanding ultra-clean environmental control systems that exceed standard industrial requirements.
The Challenge: Precision Infrastructure for Ultra-Clean Manufacturing
LG Energy Solution's groundbreaking North American expansion in Queen Creek, Arizona presented extraordinary technical demands. This $5.5 billion investment establishes one of the largest battery manufacturing complexes in North America, covering a sprawling 320-acre site with over 1.3 million square feet of industrial space distributed across three specialized manufacturing buildings.
Battery production requires environmental conditions that go far beyond conventional manufacturing standards. Electrode fabrication involves handling fine powders — graphite, lithium cobalt dioxide, and other sensitive active materials, where even trace contamination can destroy product quality. The manufacturing environment must achieve and maintain sterile conditions typically associated with pharmaceutical or semiconductor production.
Each building within this landmark facility presents distinct contamination control challenges. Electrode production areas demand absolute particle containment, while assembly zones require continuous air quality management. Testing and quality control areas need pristine conditions for accurate measurements, and material handling zones must prevent cross-contamination between processes.
The critical requirement was developing ducting infrastructure capable of supporting these stringent environmental standards across the entire $5.5 billion complex. Our solution needed to provide exceptional contamination control for current production while establishing the groundwork for five additional construction phases across this transformative manufacturing campus.
Ducting Solution: Precision Engineering for Critical Applications
System Specifications
Primary System: 304 Stainless Steel Flanged Ducting
Campus Coverage: 320-acre facility with over 1.3 million sq ft across 3 main manufacturing buildings
Applications: Precision dust collection for electrode production and battery assembly
Industrial Ducting Systems approaches complex projects through deep technical collaboration and proven expertise. Following comprehensive facility analysis and contamination risk assessment for this $5.5 billion investment, we specified 304 stainless steel flanged ducting systems designed specifically for battery manufacturing's stringent requirements.
Our approach tackles the unique challenges of maintaining pharmaceutical-grade cleanliness in large-scale manufacturing. The 304 stainless steel provides exceptional corrosion resistance and surface cleanability critical for contamination prevention. Standard materials would introduce unacceptable contamination risks, while our specialized stainless systems ensure the reliability and cleanliness standards essential for this cutting-edge North American battery production facility.
Installation proceeds systematically across the complex, with each component precisely engineered for seamless integration. The flanged connection system ensures absolute seal integrity for particle containment, while the stainless construction withstands the rigorous cleaning protocols required in electrode production areas. This infrastructure represents more than material handling, it's the foundation enabling world-class battery manufacturing at unprecedented scale.
System Features:
Medical-Grade Stainless Steel: Exceptional cleanability and contamination resistance for sensitive processes
Engineered Flanged Systems: Absolute seal integrity preventing particle migration
Comprehensive Integration: Complete infrastructure supporting 1.3 million sq ft of precision manufacturing
Phased Implementation: Strategic Phase 1 foundation enabling systematic expansion across 320 acres
Results: Phase 1 Success Sets Foundation for Future Growth
Implementation results demonstrate immediate impact across all production areas. Contamination control systems now maintain the pristine conditions essential for consistent battery quality throughout this massive manufacturing environment. Particle capture performs flawlessly in electrode production zones, while integrated dust management supports seamless operations across all battery assembly processes.
Validation continues as production scales and new processes come online within this $5.5 billion facility. The stainless steel infrastructure consistently maintains ultra-clean standards while supporting increasing production volumes across this transformative manufacturing complex. Operations teams report exceptional system reliability and easy maintenance protocols that preserve sterile conditions while minimizing production disruptions.
As LG progresses through subsequent construction phases, our ducting infrastructure provides proven performance and systematic expansion capabilities. The precision engineering that enabled successful Phase 1 completion now supports confident growth planning across the remaining development phases.
Phase 1 Achievements:
Contamination Excellence: Consistent ultra-clean conditions supporting premium battery quality
Production Reliability: Seamless operations across all manufacturing processes
Maintenance Efficiency: Streamlined cleaning protocols maintaining sterile environments
Expansion Ready: Proven infrastructure supporting confident multi-phase development
Why Partner With Industrial Ducting Systems?
The LG Energy Solution project showcases our capability to deliver mission-critical infrastructure for the world's most demanding manufacturing environments. From initial technical assessment through ongoing construction phases, we function as your dedicated infrastructure partner, ensuring every component supports your operational excellence and quality standards.
Our technical team provides decades of specialized experience in contamination-critical applications. We deliver precise communication, proactive technical support, and infrastructure solutions proven in real-world manufacturing environments. Our systematic approach encompasses detailed engineering analysis, accurate project specifications, and flawless execution — enabling your focus on achieving production milestones and quality objectives.
For new construction or facility upgrades, we streamline complex technical requirements into reliable infrastructure solutions. We collaborate with construction teams, process engineers, and facility operators to optimize system design, specification, and installation, supporting your project success and operational excellence.
Contact us today for expert technical consultation and infrastructure solutions engineered for precision, reliability, and systematic implementation.
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