Coin Steel-Shell Lithium Battery

Rechargeable coin cells in hermetic stainless-steel cases. LIR (Li-ion 3.6 V) and ML (Li-MnO2 3.0 V) chemistries from Ø10 mm — for hearing aids, smart watches, IoT sensors and reflow-mount RTC backup.

Overview

Why rechargeable steel-shell coin cells?

The hermetic stainless-steel can is what makes a small lithium cell viable in a sealed wearable, a hearing aid or an automotive PCB: it survives reflow soldering, eliminates leakage and resists external mechanical abuse. Our line is exclusively rechargeable — both Li-ion (LIR series) for high cycle count and Li-MnO2 (ML series) for high-temperature reflow-mount applications. Every cell ships with full IEC 60086-4 / 62133 documentation.

Variants

Standard catalogue and full-custom design.

Same chemistry, same QC. Pick the catalogue when speed matters; pick custom when geometry, capacity or BMS need to be designed around your enclosure.

L

LIR Series — Rechargeable Li-ion

3.6 V Li-ion in standard coin formats (LIR1620 / LIR2025 / LIR2032 / LIR2450 / LIR2477). 500+ cycles, ideal for wearables, smart cards and TWS earbuds.

M

ML Series — Rechargeable Li-MnO2

3.0 V rechargeable Li-MnO2 (ML414 / ML2032 / ML2430). 1,000+ cycles, reflow-compatible, used in industrial RTC backup and BLE beacons.

H

High-Temp Automotive

-40 to +85 °C operating range (storage to +125 °C peak). Hermetic crimp survives full SMD reflow. For automotive ECUs, T-BOX and aftermarket modules.

P

Pin & Custom Form

Pin-style Ø5-6 mm and custom-tabbed coin cells for hearing aids, implantable medical devices and high-density wearables.

Specifications

Technical envelope & performance.

Extended ranges available on request — speak to engineering for non-standard targets.

FormatChemistryVoltageCapacityCyclesOperating Temp
LIR1620Li-ion3.6 V12 mAh≥ 500-20 ~ +60 °C
LIR2025Li-ion3.6 V30 mAh≥ 500-20 ~ +60 °C
LIR2032Li-ion3.6 V40 mAh≥ 500-20 ~ +60 °C
LIR2450Li-ion3.6 V120 mAh≥ 500-20 ~ +60 °C
LIR2477Li-ion3.6 V180 mAh≥ 500-20 ~ +60 °C
ML2032Li-MnO23.0 V65 mAh≥ 1,000-40 ~ +85 °C
ML2430Li-MnO23.0 V100 mAh≥ 1,000-40 ~ +85 °C
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Welded tabs / leads

Nickel or copper tabs in horizontal or vertical orientation; through-hole posts, JST connectors or custom wires

02

Reflow-compatible (ML)

ML2032 and ML2430 survive standard lead-free reflow profiles up to 260 °C peak (IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020)

03

Custom diameter

Down to Ø5 mm pin cells for hearing aids and implantable medical devices

04

Capacity tuning

Within format constraints — engineered for runtime or pulse current per application

05

Branding / lot codes

Custom can-stamping, shrink wrap, lot codes and barcodes for traceability

06

Holders & sockets

Optional matching SMD or through-hole holders shipped pre-fitted to the cell

Manufacturing & QC

Hermetic coin cell line

Our coin cell line runs Korean and Japanese automation: stainless-steel can stamping, electrolyte filling under controlled humidity, hermetic crimping, formation cycling and 100% OCV/IR/leak-test inspection. Each shipment carries serialised lot codes for medical-grade traceability.

Insights

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Engineering deep-dives that help your hardware team specify the right cell, the first time.

Coin Cell · 8 min · 05 May 2026

CR2032 vs LIR2032 vs ML2032: A Head-to-Head Coin Cell Comparison

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Coin Cell · 9 min · 01 May 2026

Designing the Reflow Profile for an SMD-Mounted ML Coin Cell

A practical IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 walkthrough for engineers who want to put an ML2032 or ML2430 on a PCB through a real lead-free re

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Coin Cell · 7 min · 28 Apr 2026

Cycle Life of Rechargeable Coin Cells: What 500, 1,000 and 2,000 Cycle Ratings Mean

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Tab Welding Coin Cells: When to Pick Nickel, Copper or Through-Hole Posts

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Coin Cell · 7 min · 22 Apr 2026

Coin Cell Self-Discharge: Doing the 5-Year Shelf Life Math

How rechargeable coin cells lose charge sitting on a warehouse shelf, what determines the rate, and how to plan inventory rotation

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Coin Cell · 7 min · 18 Apr 2026

LIR vs. ML Coin Cells: Which Rechargeable Chemistry to Choose

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Compliance

Independently certified.

Each shipment carries valid UN 38.3 test summary, MSDS and Certificate of Conformity. Additional reports on request.

UN 38.3IEC 62133-2IEC 60086-4CERoHSREACHMSDS
FAQ

Common questions.

What is the difference between LIR and ML coin cells?

LIR is rechargeable Li-ion at 3.6 V with 500+ cycles, used in wearables, smart cards and TWS earbuds. ML is rechargeable Li-MnO2 at 3.0 V with 1,000+ cycles and a much wider operating range (-40 to +85 °C); ML survives reflow soldering, so it can be SMD-mounted as an RTC backup.

Can I get coin cells with welded tabs?

Yes. We weld nickel or copper tabs in horizontal or vertical orientation per drawing. Through-hole posts and JST connectors are also available.

Is the ML series really reflow-compatible?

Yes. ML2032 and ML2430 survive standard lead-free reflow profiles up to 260 °C peak (per IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020). Treat them as a true SMD component.

What is the MOQ for custom coin cells?

Standard LIR / ML formats: 5,000 pieces. Custom-tabbed or branded cells: 10,000 pieces minimum, with 25-30 day lead time.

Are these cells suitable for medical devices?

Our coin cells ship to multiple medical OEMs under ISO 13485 traceability. We provide IEC 62133-2 reports, biocompatibility statements (ISO 10993) and lot-level documentation on request.

Do the cells pass UN 38.3 air shipping?

Yes, every batch is tested per UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Section 38.3 and ships with valid test summaries. Both LIR and ML coin cells are ATA / IATA compliant.

Ready for a feasibility review?

Send us your envelope and target spec — engineering will respond within one business day.

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