What is a lithium safe battery box?

The LithiumSafe™ Battery Box, for safely storing, charging and transporting Lithium ion batteries. © 2024 The LithiumSafe Battery Box. All Rights Reserved. Muffin group

Are lithium batteries flammable?

It is lined with non-flammable materials and has UN approval for the safe transportation of lithium batteries in packaging group II. Our certified battery system fire protection box is the robust and reliable tool for securing damaged, defective or quarantined batteries on public roads and within buildings.

Can a lithium battery cause a fire?

Contains an uncontrolled fire developing due to the thermal runaway associated with lithium battery faults. Features a 1-inch/2.5cm thick wall fortified with Kevlar®, ensuring blast protection, and against fires over 2000°F/1100°C.

What happens if a lithium ion battery goes into thermal runaway?

When a lithium ion battery goes into thermal runaway, a high volume of highly flammable gas is produced. This gas must be vented to the outside to prevent the pressure inside the box from building up and causing it to explode. In our tests, we measured extremely high pressures in some cases, ranging from 1 to 5 bar.

Why is a lithium battery safety system important?

It heavily depends on the multiple parameters, such as the capacity (Wh), the state of charge, the chemistry of the cell, the shape and size of the battery and the type of casing. For this reason it is very important that lithium battery safety systems are tested intensively, much more than other conventional industrial fire protection systems.

Can a battery be charged if stored inside a box?

It is possible to charge batteries while safely stored inside the box. This is done by using our LithiumSafe™ Cable Entry Plug. This is a 240 minute fire-resistant certified plug that prevents fire penetration via the charging cable in case of thermal runaway. The cable of a power distribution unit is fed through the Cable Entry Plug.