How to safely store lithium batteries
I’ve recently discovered that many people store batteries in their refrigerator, presumably because some well intentioned science teacher taught them colder temperatures slow down the rate of energy discharge. While the science behind the idea has merit, most battery manufacturers recommend against storing your batteries in the fridge for numerous reasons related to safety. So […]
CellBlock FCS Strengthens Battery Safety Measures Through Partnership with Call2Recycle
CellBlock FCS, in partnership with Call2Recycle®, the nation’s largest consumer battery recycling operation, has strengthened its commitment to the safe and responsible collection and transportation of batteries and products containing them.
Sky Regional Airlines Installs CellBlock LIBIK Kits to Combat Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
As part of its ongoing mission to ensure the highest level of safety on its aircraft, Sky Regional Airlines, which operates under the Air Canada Express banner has installed CellBlock Fire Containment Systems’ LIBIK (Lithium-Ion Battery Incident Kit).
LIBIK Fabrics Pass Extensive Testing
LIBIK fabrics being subjected to an FAA cargo liner test – the extreme in flame testing. When the singular focus of your business is rapid battery fire suppression, you get pretty passionate about the effectiveness of the materials you use. After all, you are only as strong as your weakest link. Dylan Vandemark, VP of […]
Dylan Francis Vandemark to Present at RAeS Conference: “Lithium Batteries – A Rising Risk In Aviation”
Dylan Francis Vandemark from CellBlock FCS will present Emerging Technology in Lithium-Ion Battery Safety at the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Flight Operations Group conference on February 28th, 2019.
Second Generation LIBIK-X
The LIBIK (Lithium-ion Battery Incident Kit) now has an innovative pressure relief filter upgrade that controls smoke and fumes.
SAFITA Document Addresses Fire and Smoke
We’ve just reviewed the most recent version of the Royal Aeronautical Society’s SAFITA specialist document, which addresses fire safety in aviation.
Dylan Francis Vandemark Joins STP 5800 Committee
Dylan Francis Vandemark has joined Underwriters Laboratories Inc.’s recently formed a Standards Technical Panel (STP). The panel will serve as the consensus body in the standards development process for fire containment products. The scope of the new standard will include requirements for fire testing, as well as performance criteria to evaluate battery fire containment products. […]