Switzerland lithium battery safety box

What is a lithium Safety Store?

Equipped with advanced early warning systems, plus fire-suppression technology, including a Kevlar®-reinforced structure and specialized heat-blocking materials, the Lithium Safety Store™ is a fortress against lithium battery fires. Its built-in water inlet fire extinguishing port allows any unit to be manually flooded via a one-way inlet valve.

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.

What is a test standard for lithium batteries?

Test standards to cover the storage and carriage of dangerous goods such as lithium batteries by air or sea. International Organisation for Standardisation ISO 16104 (2007). Test standards to cover the transport, storage and packaging of dangerous goods including lithium batteries.

Why is lithium battery storage important?

A quick Google search yields hundreds of such incidents, underscoring the critical importance of proper lithium battery storage. This issue is now a top priority for boat owners, captains, and marina managers alike, who are all keenly aware of the risks and the need for effective safety measures.

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.

Are lithium battery fires a risk?

Fire on motor yacht MY Blue Magic, bay of Naples, Italy. Lithium battery fires on boats are not just a risk; they’re a reality, with incidents causing the destruction of multiple yachts and severe financial losses now a weekly occurance.