Fire blanket for pallet truck

Lithium battery fire: How do you extinguish it effectively?

1. Why can lithium batteries catch fire?

   • They have a high energy density and are used in many devices (smartphones, electric vehicles, bicycles, scooters, etc.).
   • Lithium is a highly reactive metal: a short-circuit or overload causes overheating that can lead to ignition.

2. Fire blankets: the quickest solution

   • Immediate suffocation it deprives the fire of oxygen and limits its spread.
   • Optimum protection : Blocks flames, smoke and toxic vapours, guaranteeing the safety of people and the environment.

3. Fire blankets for industry

   • Fire insulation in just a few seconds, the fire blanket for industry confines flames, smoke and noxious gases.
   • Suitable for various types of equipment forklifts, pallet trucks, small vehicles and machine tools.
   • Resistance to extreme temperatures :
     • Short term: ± 1 600°C
     • Medium term: ± 800°C

4. How do you use it?

   • Remove the blanket from its protective bag.
   • Completely cover the burning battery, vehicle or appliance.
   • Make sure there are no air gaps and leave it in place until the fire brigade arrives.

5. Technical specifications 

   • Special features: Single use
   • Weight: 15 kg
   • Dimensions: W.500 x H.500 cm

La bridgehill fire blanket for lithium batteries and industrial equipment offers a fast, reliable and easy-to-deploy solution to protect you and limit damage in the event of fire.