In many industries, safe storage of (hazardous) materials is crucial. Fireproof cabinets play an important role in this, but there are differences between chemical and battery cabinets that affect safety.
Safety storage cabinet for lithium-ion batteries
Lithium fires are an increasing problem. Fireproof storage cabinets for lithium-ion batteries are specially designed for safe storage and charging. In the event of an explosion, the fire will be contained inside the cabinet, preventing further ignition.
The Loxxer fireproof cabinets have self-closing doors with locks, and are equipped with adjustable shelves and power outlet strips. They are equipped with a smoke detection system that switches off the power supply, stops ventilation, activates a fire extinguishing system and triggers alarms. This will control the fire until the fire service arrives.
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Please also read: Loxxer – fireproof charging and storage cabinets for li-ion batteries
PGS 37-2 is an important guideline for the storage of lithium-ion batteries in the Netherlands, and contains rules regarding safety and risk reduction. Read more about the guideline in this blog post: Amended regulations governing the storage of lithium-ion batteries
Safety storage cabinets for chemicals
Fireproof chemical storage cabinets are designed to safely store hazardous liquids such as solvents. In the event of a fire, the cabinet keeps the fire out so it cannot come into contact with the hazardous substances, thus preventing an explosion.
Please note: There are separate cabinets for acids and alkalis, in which the acids are separated from the alkalis by compartments, however, these acid/alkali safety storage cabinets are not fireproof!
Asecos cabinets are ideal for the safe storage of flammable and aggressive hazardous substances. They comply with stringent standards, such as EN 14470-1 and PGS 15. The cabinets are flame retardant for 90 minutes (type 90), GS certified, and have an integrated aeration and venting system with corrosion resistant, metal-free air ducts.
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Conclusion
To summarise, a chemical storage cabinet ensures that the products do not ignite in an external fire, whereas a battery storage cabinet prevents an internal fire from spreading.
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