Cabinets for batteries and rechargeable batteries

Improper handling of lithium batteries creates enormous risks such as fires, chemical reactions, and even explosions. This poses a danger to employees, significant financial losses and production losses, as well as the risk of contamination of the surrounding environment. 

The storage of lithium-ion batteries is a challenge for many companies.  The potential risk associated with lithium batteries increases with the amount of energy stored in the batteries and with their quantity.

 Follow these basic rules to minimize the risk of battery damage and fires. 

• follow the manufacturer's guidelines (product data sheet),
• protect the battery terminals from short circuits,
• protect batteries from mechanical impacts,
• do not expose batteries to direct and prolonged high temperatures or heat sources (including sunlight),
• provide space, separate batteries from other flammable materials (min. 2.5 m),
• make sure that damaged batteries are immediately removed from storage and production areas (store them at a safe distance or in a fire-resistant area until disposal),
• store batteries in designated fire-resistant cabinets or containers.

Lithium-ion battery cabinets are special units designed for storing and securing lithium-ion batteries. These cabinets are an important element of infrastructure for various industries and sectors where lithium-ion batteries are used. 

Battery cabinets are equipped with advanced energy management and safety systems that ensure optimal conditions for the batteries. They have a fire resistance rating of 90 minutes, which means 90 minutes to evacuate people and avoid fire escalation through ignition or explosion of lithium batteries in the closed cabinet during that time.  When the temperature exceeds 47°C, the doors are equipped with an automatic hydraulic closing system that suppresses the fire together with shut-off valves (70°C) for the air inlet and outlet pipes.

Benefits of using battery cabinets:

• reduction of the risk of fire and explosion,
• reduces the risk of fire spreading to or from the cabinet,
• fire resistance, 
• increased employee safety,
• space optimization - storing batteries in one place,
• restriction of access by unauthorized persons,
• compliance with regulations,
• protection against moisture,
• maintaining a constant temperature inside the cabinet,
• ensuring safe charging.

Additional equipment for battery cabinets:

• smoke detectors,  
• fire extinguisher with temperature sensor,
• control panel, 
• fire extinguisher (FBN), 
• audible alarm,
• thermal sensor,

In what situations are battery cabinets needed?

Lithium-ion battery cabinets are essential in many industries and situations in which this type of battery is used, such as:

Aviation industry: for storing batteries used in aircraft and drones.

Energy sector: for storing and managing batteries used in wind and solar power plants.

Medicine: for storing batteries in medical devices and diagnostic equipment.

Automotive: for charging the batteries of electric vehicles.

Consumer electronics: for storing batteries in laptops, smartphones, etc.

A battery cabinet functions as a safe storage rack for batteries. Thanks to the appropriate size and number of shelves, you can conveniently store batteries in one place. Thanks to additional security features, you can be sure that you will limit access by third parties. 

Check out our range of fire-resistant cabinets for lithium-ion batteries. Contact us if you need professional advice.