Lithium-ion battery fire extinguishers introduced by Bull Products

Lithium-ion batteries are now an integral part of everyday life, powering everything from smart phones and laptops to electric vehicles and industrial machinery. However, the rise in their usage has brought about a heightened risk of fire-related incidents.

Bull Products’ LFX fire extinguishers are purpose-designed to help minimise these potential hazards. The extinguishers use a water-based fire extinguishing agent complete with heat-absorbing properties. This agent effectively breaks the chain reaction of thermal runaway, cooling cells that have already ignited and preventing adjacent cells from overheating.

In fact, the agent not only extinguishes flames from failed batteries, but also prevents the spread of fire to other cells, thereby containing any developing fire situation on an effective basis.

Robust and reliable

“The potential for fires arising from failed lithium-ion batteries is a growing concern,” explained Carl Leeson, head of sales at Bull Products. “Our LFX fire extinguishers are designed to provide a robust and reliable solution that mitigates the risks associated with these power sources, ensuring that end users are protected from potential fires.”

In addition to lithium-ion battery fires, the LFX extinguishers are also equipped to handle secondary A-class fires. This allows for the swift extinguishing of peripheral fires that may result from battery explosions, in turn providing comprehensive protection in emergency situations.

Bull Products’ LFX fire extinguishers are supplied in 3, 6 and 9-litre variants, rendering them suitable for a wide range of applications, from household use all the way through to industrial environments.

They can be purchased individually, or as part of a ‘First Responder Station’ (pictured, right), with or without protective wear, including a full-face respirator mask and heavy duty Tegera gloves, offering flexibility to meet various safety needs.

As is the case with all Bull Products’ ‘First Responder Stations’, a fire alarm can also be added as an optional extra for enhanced safety.

NTA 8133 standard

The 6 and 9-litre LFX extinguishers have successfully passed the NTA 8133 standard, which was put in place for lithium-ion battery fires with medium capacities up to 600 Wh. This certification highlights the reliability and effectiveness of Bull Products’ extinguishers.

*Further information is available online at www.bullproducts.co.uk