Safety Cabinets For Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium batteries are highly efficient energy storage media that are ideal for a wide range of applications. Considering the burgeoning demand for energy, storing energy has an especially important role to play. That means that the need for high-performance batteries will continue to increase.

With the breath-taking increase in lithium battery applications, manufacturers, installers and users also have to increasingly come to terms with safety. For instance, technical defects or incorrect handling of these batteries when storing, charging or operating them can cause the energy stored to be discharged in an uncontrolled fashion, which often causes fires.

Companies must take this increased fire risk into account when storing batteries or actively operating battery storage facilities.

The insurance company FM Global as well as the German Insurance Association are sending reminders:

„…special precautions are necessary for the storage of Li-ion batteries!“

Universally usable pop-over enclosure for comprehensive fire protection in case of active or passive storage of
lithium-ion batteries. The enclosure is open at the bottom and is fitted with stable corner angles. The lifting eyebolts enable easy transport and easy moving into position. The enclosure can also be popped over the batteries when they begin to burn. The fire enclosure
has a fire resistance rating of 90 minutes. 

Function

Non-combustible incl. decorative surface, A2-s1,d0
Fire resistant design – 90-minute fire resistance
Stable under pressure
Mechanical pressure relief
Report of an accredited material test institute
Suitable for passive and active storage

Robust and durable

Solid construction
Edge and corner protection
High degree of stability
High surface hardness
High chemical resistance
Scratch resistant
Stain resistant
Single layer wall – wall thickness 42 mm

User Friendly

Easy handling
Mobile, simple solution
No time-consuming transfer of the batteries into safety cabinets
Easy to pop over filled pallets
Fast moving into position by forklift truck
Easy transport by means of lifting eyes
Corner angle edge protection
Space saving, as stackable
Standard size for covering a euro-pallet 1200 x 800
Covering of pallets, containment trays or cages
Placement directly on existing floor

Sustainability

 Recyclable
 Green building declaration in accordance with LEED and DGNB
 Contaminant-free

Material properties

Construction material with surface coating on both sides, classified A2 – s1, d0: non-combustible
Standard surface CPL
Standard colour light grey, similar to RAL 7035

Options
PRIOCOVER including fitting kit for a cooling water connection
PRIOCOVER including cable penetration seal for safe charging.
The charging cables can remain on the floor. A firestop block safely seals the cables

Storage container for separate storage of defective or damaged batteries with increased fire risk within a safety cabinet as well as minimisation of toxic fumes associated with a thermal runaway.

The storage container is lined with a nonflammable and non-conductive thermal insulation material and contains additional filler and insulation material, which also absorbs leaking electrolytes.
Rechargeable batteries must be enclosed all-round and fully with the filler pack, so that even if a thermal runaway occurs – a chemical reaction with extreme heat development – the risk of fire propagation is prevented.

Functions

Fire resistant storage containers
Storage containers made of plastic
Closure by means of hinged cover and snap lock
Tight-closing cover
Tight closure, including in case of fire – no lifting up of the cover
Lined with a nonflammable thermal insulation material
Colour grey

Filler packs (one pack = 8 pieces), 2 to 3 packs per box must also be ordered