Anton/Bauer reinforces the safety of lithium-ion batteries

Anton/Bauer has strengthened the safety of its lithium-ion batteries with techniques such as honeycomb cell design, in which each individual battery cell is self-contained, preventing damaged cells from damaging adjacent cells.

Anton/Bauer has reinforced the safety of its lithium-ion batteries with an ambitious program.

“What we're trying to do is be proactive,” says Katherine Finn, director of compliance and regulations for Anton/Bauer. "There are key long-established regulations that Anton/Bauer scrupulously complies with. We are aware that the government will tighten regulations, so as a company we spend an enormous amount of time and money to ensure we are up to date with the regulations, especially given that there is no global standard. We strive to comply with the strictest regulations," he added.

In recent years, government and transportation agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration, the Air Transport Association, and the Department of Transportation have issued a series of bans and limitations on the transportation of lithium-ion batteries.

Well-designed lithium-ion batteries, such as those from Anton/Bauer, include safety mechanisms. An example of this is the honeycomb cell design, in which each individual battery cell is self-contained, preventing damaged cells from damaging adjacent cells.

Lithium-ion batteries, which are considered “dangerous goods,” are those that have more than 160 watt-hours. Occasionally lithium-ion batteries that are between 101 and 160 watt-hours may experience luggage restrictions.

To ensure that customers are transporting goods that comply with international transport standards, all Anton/Bauer batteries are sold in packages that comply with standards and have been approved by the UN – regardless of whether they have been classified as dangerous goods or not.