SafeQuip, a leading distributor and manufacturer of fire safety solutions, has launched the SANS 1910-2022 approved, Lith-Ex fire extinguisher range, which carries NTA 8133:2021 (KIWA/POOO55865) test approval. This confirms the products’ lithium-ion battery fire extinguishing capability.
SafeQuip’s 9L, 6L, 2L and 1L Lith-ex fire extinguishers are bsi KITEMARK™ approved.
In today's tech-driven world, lithium-ion batteries are used to power various devices, such as mobile phones, power tools, and electric bikes. However, these energy-dense batteries present a potential risk for catastrophic lithium-ion battery fires.
Conventional fire extinguishing agents like water, powder, and foam often fall short when they are used to deal with lithium-ion battery fires, frequently leading to re-ignition. To combat this problem, SafeQuip, in partnership with AVD Lith-Ex, has introduced the groundbreaking Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion (AVD) solution.
AVD is a new fire extinguishing agent developed in response to the growing demand for effective lithium-ion battery fire solutions. It consists of naturally occurring vermiculite combined with water and delivers better performance than traditional agents.
AVD is applied as a mist of fine water droplets which contain vermiculite platelets. On contact with the burning fuel, AVD suppresses the flames and cools the fuel source instantly, bringing the fire under control. As the mist evaporates, the vermiculite platelets overlap and bind together, forming a barrier film that extinguishes the fire. This barrier serves three critical functions: preventing thermal propagation, isolating the fuel source, and providing an oxygen barrier to prevent re-ignition.
SafeQuip’s Lith-Ex fire extinguishers, powered by AVD, are designed for high-risk, limited-size fires and are available in various sizes, ideal for tackling fires in their early stages.
SafeQuip and AVD Lith-Ex are committed to raising fire safety standards in South Africa and worldwide and ensuring the effective mitigation of lithium-ion battery fire risks.
For more information visit: www.safequip.co.za