Fire blanket for lithium ion battery

What is a lithium fire blanket?

A lithium fire blanket is the simplest, safest, and most effective way to isolate lithium battery fires- such as in e-scooters, e-bikes, and open battery fires. Lithium battery fires don’t respond to traditional fire extinguishers, which makes even small lithium battery fires extremely dangerous.

What is a lithium blanket used for?

The lithium blanket (5.9x5.9ft) is used to control the fire from the battery. (Placed first on top of the battery) The fire blanket (16x16ft) is used to isolate the toxic smoke and fumes coming from the battery. (Placed secondly, on top of the lithium blanket)

Can a fire blanket be used on a lithium-ion battery fire?

There are currently no British or EU standards available to test this type of fire blanket on Lithium-ion battery fires [at the date of writing: February 2024]. However, we have the interest and safety of our customers and consumers at the forefront of our minds at all times and would never knowingly put them at risk.

How long do lithium ion fire blankets last?

The lithium-ion battery fire blankets should be kept in a dry, ventilated place. If kept in the recommended environment the blanket will be in usable for a minimum of 5 years. What tests have been done?

What is a fire resistant blanket?

A fire resistant blanket is a heat barrier used to protect against lithium-ion battery fires. It uses a three-layer construction to provide extended protection from thermal runaways in larger devices. The blanket fabrics are rated for temperatures over 1000ºC (1832°F) and are recommended for batteries and devices over 100 watt hours.

How do you put a fire blanket on a lithium battery?

Place the fire blanket on the ground in front of the lithium battery fire. Place or gently throw it over the burning object. Make sure the fire blanket is tight all the way around the burning object. For fire in lithium objects we recommend to leave the fire blanket on until the object has been transported to a safe place.