LOXXER
Rumbeeksegravier 166 D
8800 Roeselare
The VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau) is the German industry association for mechanical and plant engineering. This organization sets standards and guidelines for industrial products, including fire-protected storage solutions for lithium-ion batteries. The VDMA 24994:2024-08 standard outlines test requirements to assess the safety of storage cabinets in the event of thermal runaway and external fire.
Lithium-ion batteries can overheat and enter a dangerous state of thermal runaway, which can lead to fires, explosions, and the release of toxic gases. The VDMA test verifies whether storage cabinets can withstand such situations, providing an additional layer of safety for companies working with lithium-ion batteries.
The VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau) is the German industry association for mechanical and plant engineering. This organization sets standards and guidelines for industrial products, including fire-protected storage solutions for lithium-ion batteries. The VDMA 24994:2024-08 standard outlines test requirements to assess the safety of storage cabinets in the event of thermal runaway and external fire.
Lithium-ion batteries can overheat and enter a dangerous state of thermal runaway, which can lead to fires, explosions, and the release of toxic gases. The VDMA test verifies whether storage cabinets can withstand such situations, providing an additional layer of safety for companies working with lithium-ion batteries.
THE VDMA
test procedure
The test was carried out by GRYFITLAB, one of the few testing institutes in Europe accredited by ECB-S to conduct the VDMA 24994 tests. Thanks to their expertise and independent certification, the reliability and quality of the test results are further emphasized.
This ensures an accurate evaluation of heat development and potential fire spread, as well as a realistic testing environment.
The LOXXER cabinet is placed in the fire-resistant and explosion-proof area of the test lab. The cabinet is equipped with sensors to measure the temperature on the outside.
Batteries are then strategically placed in the cabinet, both at the level where the battery will be subjected to thermal runaway and at the levels above and below it.
The battery cells are subjected to thermal runaway through heating elements. The temperature is raised in such a way that thermal runaway is triggered.
During the test, several parameters are monitored:
The LOXXER cabinet is placed in the fire-resistant and explosion-proof area of the test lab. The cabinet is equipped with sensors to measure the temperature on the outside.
Batteries are then strategically placed in the cabinet, both at the level where the battery will be subjected to thermal runaway and at the levels above and below it.
The battery cells are subjected to thermal runaway through heating elements. The temperature is raised in such a way that thermal runaway is triggered.
During the test, several parameters are monitored:
Analysis and results
After the test, the measurements are analyzed and compared to the established VDMA requirements.
The following criteria are assessed:
The doors must remain closed during and after the test.
No visible flames or projectiles should emerge from the cabinet.
The temperature rise outside the cabinet must not exceed the pre-established value.
There should be no fire spread between the different levels.
Visual inspections are carried out to record any deformations or damage. If propagation has occurred, the test is repeated with an optimized cabinet configuration.
At LOXXER, we are proud that the LOXXER cabinet successfully met the VDMA requirements on the first test, confirming the exceptional quality and safety of our cabinet.
LOXXER
Rumbeeksegravier 166 D
8800 Roeselare
BE 0713.493.495
Tel. +32 (0) 51 74 83 96
info@loxxer.com
LOXXER UK
Shelton Street
London, WC2H 9JQ
sales@loxxer.co.uk
LOXXER NL
Lange Voren 16B
5521DD Eersel
info@loxxer.nl
+31(0)40/294.00.00
LOXXER
Rumbeeksegravier 166 D
8800 Roeselare
BE 0713.493.495
Tel. +32 (0) 51 74 83 96
info@loxxer.com
LOXXER UK
Shelton Street
London, WC2H 9JQ
sales@loxxer.co.uk
LOXXER NL
Lange Voren 16B
5521DD Eersel
info@loxxer.nl
+31(0)40/294.00.00
LOXXER
Rumbeeksegravier 166 D
8800 Roeselare
BE 0713.493.495
Tel. +32 (0) 51 74 83 96
info@loxxer.com
LOXXER UK
Shelton Street
London, WC2H 9JQ
sales@loxxer.co.uk
LOXXER NL
Lange Voren 16B
5521DD Eersel
info@loxxer.nl
+31(0)40/294.00.00