1-Slot 18650 Battery Holder - SMD/SMT

The 1 x 3.7V 18650 SMD/SMT Battery Holder is an ultra-compact, surface-mount hardware solution designed to provide secure and stable power delivery for modern low-profile electronic projects. Engineered explicitly for surface mount technology (SMT) or surface mount device (SMD) automated circuit assembly, it eliminates bulky wire leads and traditional through-hole pins. This holder accommodates a single standard 3.7V 18650 lithium-ion rechargeable cell, mapping high-pressure contacts straight to your custom printed circuit board (PCB). Housed in high-temperature resistant, flame-retardant LCP or nylon body structures, it is the perfect low-impedance base for compact IoT nodes, custom portable enclosures, and professional electronic hardware engineering.

Overview:

The 1 x 3.7V 18650 SMD/SMT Battery Holder serves as a vital component for space-constrained rapid prototyping and manufacturing pipelines. Standard through-hole battery compartments create restrictive footprints that extend through both sides of a PCB, complicating small enclosure packaging. This surface-mount option interfaces entirely on the top layer of your board, freeing up valuable space on the opposite side for passive components or microcontrollers. It features premium gold-plated or nickel-plated bronze tabs designed to resist oxidation while establishing exceptionally low contact resistance for efficient power transfer. Built to withstand high mechanical vibrations and thermal assembly processing, it features structural mounting alignment pins that align perfectly with regular stencil layouts, keeping your rechargeable power cells locked securely in place.

Features:

• Low-Profile Surface Integration: Tailored specifically for SMT/SMD circuit boards, keeping layout packaging sleek and completely compact.
• Industrial Thermal Engineering: Constructed from ultra-tough, high-temperature resistant polymers capable of handling intense reflow soldering processes.
• High-Retention Spring Tabs: Outfitted with robust, heavy-duty metal contacts that deliver steady holding tension, preventing battery disconnects during motion or drops.
• Optimized Electrical Efficiency: Gold or nickel-plated bronze terminals ensure optimal connectivity, lower impedance, and zero chemical oxidation over time.
• Automated Assembly Ready: Features integrated pick-and-place structural parameters along with precise layout alignment pins for streamlined production.
• Polarity Safety Indicators: Molded positive (+) and negative (-) indicators prevent common incorrect battery orientation mistakes during installation.
• Dual PCB Positioning Tabs: Built-in structural anchor points underneath ensure proper mechanical anchoring and prevent sliding during long-term field use.
• Universal 18650 Compliance: Standard dimension limits provide an exact friction fit for both protected and flat-top 18650 lithium-ion cells.

Specification:

• Product Component Type: Surface Mount (SMD / SMT) Battery Holder
• Supported Battery Variant: 1 x Standard 18650 Rechargeable Li-ion Cell
• Output Operating Voltage: 3.7V (Nominal based on battery selection)
• Terminal Plating Material: Gold-plated or Nickel-plated Bronze Contacts
• Housing Compound: Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) or High-Temp Nylon (V-0 Fire-Retardant)
• Mounting Termination Style: Surface Mount Solder Pads
• Dimension Bounds: Approximately 77.1 × 20.7 × 14.9 mm
• Component Weight: ~8.5 g
• Operating Temperature Tolerances: -40°C to 105°C (Reflow peak up to 260°C)

Streamlined Low-Profile Power Packaging

Ditch bulky battery boxes and messy wiring loops once and for all. By moving directly to a surface-mount configuration, your battery sits low against your printed circuit board, cutting down on total footprint thickness and allowing you to fit power systems into tighter custom 3D-printed or industrial casing spaces.

Industrial-Grade Resilience Against Impact Noise

— Engineering focused entirely on stability and continuous execution. The combination of high-retention spring contacts and underlying mechanical indexing alignment pins prevents standard rechargeable cells from shaking loose or throwing electrical disconnect gaps during heavy portable field operations.

Reflow Soldering Oven Ready

- Built from the ground up to survive industrial manufacturing assembly pipelines. Unlike standard cheap plastic storage holders that warp or melt at high temperatures, this premium SMD holder utilizes specialized composite materials designed to withstand automated reflow soldering profiles seamlessly.

Package includes:

• 1 x 1 x 3.7V 18650 SMD/SMT Surface Mount Battery Holder