How to Package Lithium Batteries for Shipping
This guide details step-by-step protocols for air/ground transport, recycling, and avoiding common errors. How to Prevent Lithium-Ion Battery Fires and Explosions
This guide details step-by-step protocols for air/ground transport, recycling, and avoiding common errors. How to Prevent Lithium-Ion Battery Fires and Explosions
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The rules are especially strict for air transport due to the elevated fire risks associated with the confined environment and altitude.
To keep this critical technology moving through global supply chains, shippers must understand how to safely ship lithium-ion batteries by air.
Why are Lithium Batteries Regulated in Transportation? The risks posed by lithium cells and batteries are generally a function of type, size, and chemistry. Lithium cells and
Ship lithium batteries at no more than 30% charge and protect terminals to reduce fire risks and meet airline requirements. Use cargo aircraft for standalone lithium batteries and
The rules are especially strict for air transport due to the elevated fire risks associated with the confined environment and altitude. In the following sections, we highlight
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Understand the regulations, risks, and packaging requirements for safely and legally shipping batteries—especially lithium types by air.
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