The Greenest Choice for Shipping Class-D Goods
CellBlock FCS is committed to protecting the environment. It has been well-established that CellBlockEX is a superior packaging filler for shipping class-D goods, such as lithium-ion batteries.
A PED fire has been suppressed by CellBlockEX. Should I also pour water on it?
Hypothetically, a nearby PED (personal electronic device) such as a laptop or cell phone is experiencing thermal runaway or is on fire. You’re considering using CellBlock fire suppression products as a solution to your imminent problem, but will you need water or other liquids to assist in extinguishing the fire? No. This step is not […]
CellBlock vs Vermiculite: Battery Fire Suppression
CellBlockEX is a lightweight filler that is also a Class D fire suppressant able to quickly extinguish thermal runaways.
CellBlock FCS joins COSTHA at 2018 Annual Forum & Expo
CellBlock FCS will be exhibiting at the COSTHA 2018 Annual Forum and Expo in Weston, Florida.
Extinguishing Fires with CellBlockEX vs Halon and Water
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/u8S3jrC5srk”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Previous FAA recommendations for neutralizing thermal runaway (such as lithium-ion battery fires) have advocated the application of halon and water. While such methods may be adequate for outdoor incidents, they typically yield a great deal of smoke and toxic fumes, which presents a problem in close-quarters locations such as an aircraft cabin. CellBlockEX is […]
CellBlockEX Fire Containment Demonstration
CellBlockEX is a dry fire-suppressant granulate made of lightweight, porous recycled glass. It can quickly extinguish lithium-ion battery fires while absorbing smoke and harmful gases, making it a superior choice to normal fire extinguishers or other fire suppression methods. It’s what differentiates the CellBlock brand from anything else on the market. The following video illustrates […]
CellBlock FCS to Attend WATS 2018 in Orlando
CellBlock FCS will attend the 21st World Aviation Training Summit (WATS) April 17-19 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida. This summit is the world’s largest assembly of aviation training professionals with more than 1,200 attendees from over 50 countries expected. WATS offers a relaxed yet professional environment with unrivaled opportunities to meet […]
CellBlock Transportation Case Witness Panel Test
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The following test demonstrates the effectiveness of CellBlock Transportation and Storage Cases in preventing the propagation of a thermal event to adjacent luggage or packages. The CellBlock Transportation Case was surrounded by a witness panel consisting of corrugated cardboard wrapped in cheesecloth. Any charring or burning on the cheesecloth during the thermal event would indicate […]
CellBlockEX Dry Lithium-Ion Fire Extinguisher
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When a laptop or cellphone catches on fire, your immediate priority should be to extinguish the flames as safely and effectively as possible. In the case of such an emergency as a thermal runaway, different environments require a different fire safety protocol. Water works in a pinch, but dousing a lithium-ion battery fire with water […]
CellBlock Drums with CellBlockEX Technology
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The following video provides documentation of a fire containment test for the CellBlockEX Storage and Transportation Drum. A thermal event was induced inside the CellBlock Drum. The drum successfully contained the hazardous fumes and flames of the thermal event within the CellBlockEX loose-fill.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/YLOvdcbi-lw”][/vc_column][/vc_row]