The WF Bifrost

Battery solutions for reuse

and deep discharge for recycling

The WF Bifrost Series is a flexible platform designed to support battery testing, SoH assesment for reuse or refurbisment and deep discharge for recycling.

Figure 1 – WF Bifrost Battery Tester

Contributing to a more sustainable battery industry

By streamlining battery testing, State of Health (SoH) assessment, controlled discharging and classification ahead of refurbishment, reuse or recycling, Bifrost helps enable the goals and processes promoted by the EU’s Battery Regulation.

Bifrost handles multiple test stations in parallel and can process batteries at different stages of their lifecycle simultaneously. The platform identifies battery condition through SoH assessment, qualifies batteries for reuse, or prepares them for controlled deep discharge prior to recycling, where energy is efficiently recovered during the process.

All monitoring and oversight are centralized through our Single Point of Control concept, providing full control, high safety and operational efficiency.

Industry-proven solutions for battery reuse and recycling

The Bifrost platform has been developed in close collaboration with industry partners and is currently used in several critical phases of the battery lifecycle:

Aftermarket & Refurbishment
Remanufacturing & Repurposing
Recycling

Across these phases, Bifrost combines battery testing, SoH-based qualification and deep discharge for recycling to support safe, compliant and efficient circular battery processes.

Compared to other available products in the market, our modular series provides you with all you need to shift seamlessly from simple to advanced test and measurements with the possibility of a high degree of customization.

Figure 2 – EV battery pack prepared for discharge

Bifrost features for battery reuse and recycling

Fast and safe deep discharge to zero volts prior to recycling using WireFlow TotalDischarge™, ensuring no energy in the battery
Flexible modular charge/discharge system for safe testing, reconditioning, and module replacement within battery packs, supporting efficient repair and second-life use
Individual cell voltage measurement for safe charge and discharge operation and more precise SoH qualification
State of Health measurement with standard or customized test protocols
Temperature monitoring and reverse polarity protection for reliable operation
Reusing recovered energy internally or feeding it back to the grid
Maintenance and transport charging capabilities
Full process documentation ensuring traceability for audits and customer compliance
Automatic work reports providing insights into utilization and efficiency
Seamless integration with production and IT systems for a connected workflow

Figure 3 – WF Bifrost front end user interface

* Voltage and current can be from 0 to maximum specified
** Advanced SOH: We also offer Advanced SOH measurements by using data analytics providing an extremely fast test process that is tailor made for your needs. Please request more information if interested.

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WF Bifrost for Reuse and Recycling

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More about the Bifrost platform

The WireFlow Bifrost Series is a modular, programmable platform for battery testing and energy management across the entire lifecycle — from research and production to reuse and recycling. Built on the Valand software platform, Bifrost combines precision hardware with powerful scripting and data logging capabilities.

The Bifrost platform

Discover another solution for safe discharge

For specific battery discharge needs, see our other solution The WireFlow VoltDrain. A turnkey container solution for safe discharge of electric vehicle batteries in recycling facilities. The system is delivered complete and ready to use, making installation quick and easy. Built-in safety features such as IR camera, automatic shutdown and explosion hatch ensure safe operation.

Battery discharging container