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How to Get Custom Packaging for Lithium-Ion Batteries Certified
Article Summary Getting custom lithium-ion battery packaging certified means designing to a stack of overlapping regulations — IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations for air transport, the IMDG Code for sea, DOT’s Hazardous Materials Regulations for the U.S., and the UN Model Regulations that tie them all together — and then proving the packaging actually performs. This…
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A Look Inside 3 Committees Leading the Charge in Lithium Battery Storage and Transportation Regulations
Article Summary Lithium-ion batteries power everything from cellphones to EVs, and their strong safety record depends on painstaking, ongoing standards-setting work carried out by industry and international bodies. This article looks inside three committees currently shaping that work: SAE International’s G-27 Committee, which is developing a minimum performance standard for safely shipping lithium batteries by…
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Americase to Lead Training on Multimodal Battery Packaging at COSTHA 2024 Annual Forum & Expo
Course will delve into types of packaging to be used for safe transport of li-ion batteries as required by 49 CFR, ICAO / IATA, IMDG Code Waxahachie, TX – April 18, 2024 – Americase, a leading manufacturer of protective containers for hazmat and high value goods, announces its exclusive training session on lithium battery packaging…
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Americase to Showcase Leading Li-Ion Battery Shipping and Storage Solutions at Data Center World 2024
Americase to demonstrate innovative thermal containment solution and lead Tech Talk on bringing Data Centers to compliance with new IFC24 li-ion requirements Waxahachie, TX – April 10, 2024 – Americase (booth #519), leading manufacturer of protective containers for hazmat and high value goods, will showcase the latest lithium-ion battery shipping and storage solutions, custom-engineered to…
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Americase Unveils Innovative Li-Ion Battery Transport & Thermal Containment Cart for Superior Safety and Efficiency
New solution simplifies safe and efficient transport and handling of li-ion battery inventory across facilities while enabling rapid response for DDR battery containment Waxahachie, TX – April 2, 2024 – Americase, a leading manufacturer of protective containers for hazmat and high value goods, announces the addition of the Li-Ion Battery Transport & Thermal Containment Cart…
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Americase Launches Customizable Li-Ion Battery Cabinet – A Game-Changer in Battery Storage Safety and Efficiency
Innovative thermal containment solution will be showcased at booth 201 at the International Battery Seminar and Exhibit March 12-15 in Orlando, Florida Waxahachie, TX – March 5, 2024 – Americase, a leading manufacturer of protective containers for hazmat and high value goods, announced today the launch of their latest innovation in battery storage safety—the Lithium-Ion…
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Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy Host 2nd Seminar on Li-Ion Battery Safety, Transportation, Storage and Regulations February 2024
Two-day interactive event will present the latest in battery safety, industry knowledge, and regulatory trends, feature live demonstrations of battery fire containment, and offer a DOT certification course Waxahachie, TX – January 23, 2024 – Americase is excited to announce the return of their Battery Safety, Storage, and Transportation Seminar on February 22-23, 2024, in…
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Working Within the UN IWG Committee to Ensure Safe Lithium Shipping for All
Article Summary Lithium-ion batteries are inherently safe when properly designed, tested, and handled. In rare cases, however, misuse, improper shipping, damage in transit, or manufacturing defects can make them a significant risk. Lithium batteries have existed for decades, but they became commonplace only in the last 10 to 20 years, and that is when the…
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Getting Involved in the SAE G-27 Lithium Battery Packaging Performance Committee
Article Summary Lithium batteries are inherently safe when properly designed and tested, but the rapid growth of lithium-powered devices demands standards that keep pace with the technology, particularly for air cargo, where a thermal runaway event is far more dangerous than in other modes of transport. This article explains the role of the SAE G-27…
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Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy Host Battery Safety Seminar Focusing on Lithium-Ion Battery Transportation, Storage and Regulations
Hands-on seminar will present the latest in battery knowledge, trends, and best practices and feature live demonstrations of battery fire suppression and containment. Waxahachie, TX – August 31, 2023 – Americase is excited to announce its first-ever Battery Safety, Storage, and Transportation Seminar in partnership with Shmuel De-Leon Energy, Ltd. Held at the Americase facility…
