Fire safety solutions specialist, SafeQuip, has launched an approved, proven and safe range of lithium-ion battery fire extinguishing solutions based on aqueous vermiculite dispersion (AVD) fire suppression technology.
In today’s tech-driven world, lithium-ion batteries power various devices, such as mobile phones, power tools, and electric bikes. However, these energy-dense batteries present a significant challenge: the potential for catastrophic lithium-ion battery fires.
Conventional extinguishing agents such as water, powder and foam often fall short when faced with lithium-ion battery fires, frequently leading to re-ignition. To combat this issue, SafeQuip, in partnership with AVD Lith-Ex, has introduced a groundbreaking solution: Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion (AVD).
AVD represents a revolutionary fire extinguishing agent developed in response to the growing demand for effective lithium-ion battery fire solutions. It consists of naturally occurring vermiculite – a substance that expands significantly when heated – combined with water, a combination that delivers superior performance compared to traditional agents. AVD is applied as a mist composed of fine water droplets containing vermiculite platelets.
Upon contact with the burning fuel, AVD suppresses flames and cools the fuel source instantly, bringing the fire under control. As the mist evaporates, 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 and ultimately stops 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. The company along with partner company AVD Lith-Ex remain dedicated to elevating fire safety standards in South Africa and worldwide, ensuring the effective mitigation of lithium-ion battery fire risks.
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