Why do lithium-ion batteries catch fire?
Lithium-ion batteries, which are used in most electric vehicles, can under certain circumstances spontaneously combust during charging or in the event of an accident. To meet this challenge, we now offer MAUS Stixx Pro V as an active fire protection for charging cabinets when charging e-bike batteries.
"As a former firefighter, I know that early detection is key. MAUS Stixx Pro V acts immediately on a fire and stops it before it can spread. By integrating active fire protection into our charging cabinets, we are taking a proactive approach to safety and offering a solution that can make a big difference for our customers."
- Karl Corneliusson, Product Manager at EWF Eco
Thermal runaway and fire protection
Fires in lithium-ion (abbreviated Li-Ion) batteries can occur for several reasons. One of the most common is thermal runaway, where an overheated battery cell triggers a chain reaction that can quickly escalate into a fire. Overcharging or defective batteries are another risk factor, as they can cause a short circuit and lead to the battery catching fire. In addition, mechanical damage, for example from blows or falls, can damage battery cells and trigger a fire - sometimes days after the damage has occurred.
Once a lithium-ion battery catches fire, it develops rapidly and emits extremely high heat and toxic gases, making it difficult to extinguish. In enclosed spaces, these gases can accumulate and increase the risk of explosion. Extinguishing a battery fire with water is also problematic, as water can initially exacerbate the fire and requires large quantities to cool the battery sufficiently.
A revolution in active fire protection and fire fighting in charging cabinets
The Maus Stixx Pro V is a small automatic fire protection device that extinguishes the fire before it has barely started. When the device senses heat at 170°C, it activates and sends a completely non-toxic and environmentally friendly potassium-based aerosol (smoke) into the space, extinguishing the fire. The MAUS Stixx PRO series is a Swedish innovation and the technology is installed at Jula, Dafgårds, Pfizer, Amazon and others.
The benefits of active fire protection in the charging cabinet
Charging and storing lithium-ion batteries safely is crucial to minimize fire risks and create a safe charging environment. If you want to know more about how to think about the placement of charging cabinets for safe charging, you can read more about it here.
With MAUS Stixx Pro V, we offer a market-leading safety solution that protects both users and buildings from the dangers of battery fires.
To further reduce the risk of battery fires when charging and storing e-bikes, it is important to take the right fire protection measures:
- Use ECO Charge charging cabinets with active fire protection
- Place the charging cabinet in a safe place with good ventilation
- Avoid charging batteries that are damaged or overheated
ECO Charge charging cabinets equipped with MAUS Stixx Pro provide active fire protection, where fire extinguishing takes place immediately at high temperatures. By stopping the fire at an early stage, the risk of serious damage and spread is reduced. In addition, the solution is completely maintenance-free, meaning it does not require electricity, regular servicing or complicated installation. This makes it both flexible and cost-effective. As we are first to market with active fire protection in charging cabinets, we offer a level of safety that is missing on the market.
With ECO Charge charging cabinets equipped with MAUS Stixx Pro V, you get a complete solution for safe and secure charging, where fire safety is always the top priority.
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