What Is A Battery Box Used For?
Battery boxes, bins and drums are used to store batteries safely on site. These provide protection for your batteries from the surrounding environment, avoiding contamination and hazards.
Why Are Battery Boxes Important?
Battery boxes shield batteries from physical damage, such as impacts, shocks, and environmental factors (water, dust, heat). In the event of battery leakage (like acid or other electrolytes), the box contains these hazardous materials and prevents them from damaging surroundings or posing a risk to people.
Batteries, especially lithium-ion types, can overheat or even catch fire. A certified battery box can reduce the risk of fire spreading. This is by preventing short circuits by insulating the battery terminals and ensuring they don’t come into contact with conductive objects, which could lead to sparks, fires, or explosions.
Battery boxes also make it easier to handle, carry, and store batteries, especially heavy or large ones. They often come with handles, secure latches, and other features that make them more user-friendly.
What Is A UN-Approved Battery Box?
A UN-approved battery box refers to a container that meets the United Nations’ requirements for the safe transport of dangerous goods, including batteries.
Batteries, especially lithium-ion, are classified as dangerous goods due to their potential risks (fire, explosion, hazardous materials). The UN (United Nations) sets strict guidelines and standards to ensure these goods can be transported safely, whether by air, sea, or road.
These boxes are often made from materials that can withstand extreme conditions, including impacts, temperature variations, and exposure to chemicals. They are tested for resistance to drops, vibrations, and other physical stresses that could occur during transport.
Do You Provide Battery Boxes?
We provide a range of battery boxes, bins and drums for businesses producing battery waste. Whilst our team can provide the containers, we can also collect and remove the waste safely, replacing the bins. This provides businesses with a full service to handle their waste efficiently and professionally. Get in touch with our team today to find out more about our battery recycling services.
