Lithium-ion transport boxes
Our smallest storage option for lithium-ion batteries are our transport boxes. These are not only a storage option but furthermore a transport necessity. Lithium batteries are assigned to UN numbers 3090/3091 (lithium metal batteries) and UN 3480/3481 (lithium ion batteries) as Class 9 dangerous goods. This means that lithium batteries are subject to dangerous goods regulations during transport and special requirements must be met for transport packaging, meaning their transport packaging requires UN approval. DENIOS provides you with transport solutions in compliance with these requirements. Safe and legally compliant transport of lithium batteries is ensured in combination with the appropriate filling material. Depending on the model, different fire protection agents are used as filling material. For example PyroBubbles®, an extinguishing agent for solid and liquid flammable substances that has been positively tested by the MPA Dresden according to DIN EN 3-7. The expanded glass granulate is filled into the lithium-ion transport box or inserted in the form of practical PE filling cushions. Other models work with a padding of fireproof absorbent material made of textured glass fibres, with which the lithium-ion batteries are safely enclosed.
Storing lithium-ion batteries safely
Lithium-ion storage cabinets
For the passive storage of small quantities of lithium batteries with low to medium power, we have developed the SafeStore safety cabinets. They offer 90 minutes of fire protection from the inside and outside. The SafeStore-Pro model also has an integrated 3-stage warning/fire suppression system. This immediately detects if there is a fire in the cabinet and triggers automatically. The remote signalling module is an optional extra which you can also send an alarm via the mobile phone network to up to 5 freely programmable recipients. Emergency measures can thus be implemented promptly and employees evacuated. The lithium-ion cabinets are equipped with a transport base as standard. This enables quick transport to a safe location outside the building and helps prevent further damage to buildings and people.
Lithium-ion charging cabinets
Special care must be taken when charging lithium-ion batteries, as there is an increased risk of thermal runaway. In particular, if defective batteries are exposed to a charging voltage or are not charged properly. For this reason, charging must always be monitored, also for insurance protection. In the fire-protected SmartStore charging cabinets, the integrated condition monitoring with high-quality sensors and control technology takes over this task. In an emergency, an alarm is triggered, forwarded to the building management system and extinguishing or fire suppression systems are activated. All cabinet models are equipped with integrated earthed sockets for connecting chargers, as well as 90-minute fire protection from the both the outside and the inside. Depending on the model, the integrated 3-stage warning/fire suppression system offers even more safety when charging lithium-ion batteries.
Expertise on the safe handling of lithium-ion batteries
We consider it important to share knowledge and expertise. By doing so we can make the handling of lithium batteries even safer. You can find many helpful resources on our website. Download useful information material, read our free guides in the DENIOS magazine, meet us at current industry events or take advantage of the opportunity for individual advice from our team of experts.