Fire Protection Bags for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Mobile Devices
The right fire protection bag for your battery, device and application
Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in E-bikes, power tools, smartphones, tablets, laptops, measuring instruments and many other mobile devices. Damage, cell defects or technical failures can trigger a thermal runaway involving high temperatures, flames, hot particles and reaction gases.
Fingerhuth fire protection bags have been developed for different lithium-ion battery applications. Whether an E-bike battery needs to be charged, multiple power-tool batteries need to be stored, or complete mobile devices require protected storage and transport, specifically designed solutions are available for the respective application.
Fire protection solutions for batteries, E-bikes and mobile devices
The appropriate fire protection bag depends on the battery type, dimensions, energy content and intended application. Our product solutions cover E-bike batteries, professional power-tool and replaceable batteries as well as complete lithium-ion-powered mobile devices. Select the fire protection bag that matches your application. The three systems differ particularly in terms of capacity, design and intended use.
Not sure which fire protection bag is suitable for your application?
Important factors include battery type, energy content, dimensions and the intended application. In particular, it is necessary to distinguish whether batteries are only stored or transported or whether charging inside the fire protection bag is required. Our specialists will be pleased to assist you with product selection.
Which fire protection bag is suitable for your application?
Lithium-ion batteries and battery-powered devices vary significantly in terms of dimensions, energy content, cell design and intended use. The fire protection bag should therefore be selected specifically for the respective application.
The following criteria provide guidance for the technical preselection.
Battery or complete device?
The first question is what needs to be stored or transported with additional protection: an E-bike battery, individual replaceable or power-tool batteries, or a complete electronic device such as a laptop, tablet or measuring instrument.
Energy content and battery size
The dimensions and energy content of a lithium-ion battery influence the potential severity of a thermal event. The fire protection bag should therefore be selected according to the specific battery size and application.
Storage, transport or charging?
Not every fire protection bag is automatically suitable for every application. If a battery is to be charged inside the bag, the construction must be specifically designed for the charging process. Our E-bike version features a protected cable feed-through for this purpose.
Dimensions of the battery or device
The internal dimensions must correspond to the battery or mobile device being accommodated. This is particularly important for laptops, industrial tablets, measuring instruments and elongated E-bike batteries.
Single battery or multiple batteries?
If several batteries are stored or transported together, separating the individual batteries can be beneficial. Our power-tool version therefore features a flexible internal compartment system.
Professional or mobile use
Workshops, service vehicles, production facilities, warehouses, technical rooms and mobile workplaces place different demands on the handling, portability and capacity of a fire protection bag.
Fire protection bags for different battery and device applications
Lithium-ion batteries have become an integral part of professional and mobile applications. Consequently, the requirements for suitable fire protection solutions vary considerably.
Our fire protection bags cover applications ranging from E-mobility and power tools to IT equipment, measuring instruments and diagnostic devices.
E-Bike and Pedelec Batteries
Fire protection solution for high-capacity E-bike and Pedelec batteries during charging, storage and transport. Suitable for private users, bicycle workshops, service departments and mobile applications.
Tool and Power-Tool Batteries
For lithium-ion batteries used in cordless screwdrivers, drills, saws and other professional power tools. Particularly suitable for workshops, service vehicles and mobile workplaces.
Laptops, Tablets and Smartphones
Protected storage and transport of complete lithium-ion-powered devices such as laptops, tablets, smartphones and industrial tablets.
Measuring and Diagnostic Equipment
For battery-powered measuring instruments, diagnostic equipment, remote controls and comparable mobile industrial electronics, for example in service, testing and maintenance environments.
Drone and RC Batteries
Suitable for protected storage and transport of drone, RC and model-building batteries where increased preventive fire protection measures are required.
Workshops and Mobile Applications
Fire protection solutions for companies that regularly handle lithium-ion batteries or battery-powered devices – for example in workshops, service vehicles, maintenance departments or internal logistics.
Multilayer High-Temperature Fire Protection for Lithium-Ion Batteries
During a thermal runaway event, extreme temperatures, flames, hot particles, reaction gases and mechanical loads can develop within a very short period of time. A professional fire protection bag therefore needs to provide more than basic flame resistance.
Our fire protection bags are based on multilayer high-temperature constructions using non-combustible components. Material configuration, thermal insulation, closure system and construction details are adapted to the respective application.
Multilayer High-Temperature Construction
Several coordinated material layers combine high-temperature-resistant fabrics with thermally insulating layers. This helps reduce the thermal load transferred to the surrounding environment.
- High-temperature-resistant fabric layers
- Integrated thermal insulation
- Developed for high thermal loads
Non-Combustible Components
The fire protection bags use non-combustible high-temperature materials, including temperature-resistant closure systems. This reduces the use of combustible components within the immediate protective construction.
- Non-combustible high-temperature materials
- Temperature-resistant closure systems
- Professional technical manufacturing
Gas Management and Pressure Loads
In addition to heat and flames, a thermal runaway generates significant quantities of hot reaction gases. The construction must therefore consider thermal and mechanical loads simultaneously.
- Construction designed with reaction gases in mind
- High mechanical load capacity
- Gas management system developed by Fingerhuth
Temperature Resistance up to 1200 °C
The high-temperature materials used are designed for severe thermal loads. Depending on the specific product design, the specified temperature resistance is up to 1200 °C continuous, with short-term peak exposure up to 1600 °C.
- Up to 1200 °C continuous temperature resistance
- Short-term peak exposure up to 1600 °C
- Developed for lithium-ion fire protection applications
Effective fire protection starts with the right application assessment
The appropriate protection solution should always be selected based on the specific battery, its energy content, dimensions, application and intended use. Our specialists support you with the technical evaluation and selection of the appropriate product.
The right fire protection bag for your lithium-ion application
Our specialists support you in selecting the appropriate fire protection bag based on battery type, energy content, dimensions and the intended application for storage, transport or charging.
Personal advice on product, configuration and application concept.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Protection Bags for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Selecting and using a fire protection bag depends on the battery, device and application. Below we answer frequently asked questions about storing, transporting and charging lithium-ion batteries in fire protection bags.
Selection primarily depends on battery type, energy content, dimensions and application. For E-bike batteries up to 750 Wh, we offer a version specifically developed for charging, storage and transport. Our power-tool battery bag with a flexible compartment system is suitable for tool and replaceable batteries. Complete devices such as laptops, tablets or measuring instruments can be stored and transported in our mobile device fire protection bag.
Only if the respective fire protection bag has been specifically designed for this purpose. Our fire protection and charging bag for E-bike batteries up to 750 Wh features a protected cable feed-through and has been specifically designed to allow the battery to be charged while inside the closed bag. Other versions are primarily intended for storage and transport.
During a thermal runaway event, very high temperatures, flames, hot particles, reaction gases and pressure impulses can develop within a short period of time. The multilayer construction of our fire protection bags is designed to contain and reduce the effects of such a thermal event and to shield the surrounding environment from direct thermal exposure and escaping hot particles.
Depending on the specific product design, the high-temperature materials used in our fire protection bags are designed for continuous temperatures up to 1200 °C. Short-term thermal peak exposure may reach up to 1600 °C. The actual suitability always depends on the specific thermal, mechanical and application-related load conditions.
Yes. Our fire protection bag for lithium-ion mobile devices has been specifically developed for complete battery-powered devices. These include smartphones, tablets, laptops, industrial tablets, measuring and diagnostic equipment, remote controls and cameras. The standard dimensions are 600 × 400 mm.
A compact fire protection bag has been developed for professional tool and power-tool batteries, featuring a flexible compartment system for up to six 18 V / 9 Ah lithium-ion batteries. The separating elements can be removed or repositioned, allowing different battery formats to be accommodated.
Yes. The fire protection and charging bag has been tested several times with E-bike batteries. In addition, the construction was investigated as part of a thermal runaway test at the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute. The test examined the behaviour of a lithium-ion E-bike battery under realistic thermal load conditions.
Yes. The fire protection bags have been developed particularly for applications where lithium-ion batteries or battery-powered devices are handled regularly. Typical application areas include industry, workshops, service departments, maintenance, mobile workplaces and commercial storage. Depending on the specific product design, private and mobile applications are also possible.