Quality Process

Our cells are tested in a fully-equipped test laboratory that can perform the lithium battery safety tests and verification of compliance now required by UL1642, UL2054 and SBA-G1101.

Shipment Safety

The transportation of primary (non-rechargeable) lithium and rechargeable lithium ion and lithium polymer cells and batteries is regulated in the United States in accordance with Part 49 of the code of Federal Regulations, (49 CFR Sections 100-185) of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). The international transportation of lithium cells and batteries is regulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions and corresponding International Air Transport Association (IATA) dangerous goods regulations, and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) code.

UN Transportation Regulations

Under United Nations transportation regulations, all primary lithium and rechargeable lithium ion and lithium polymer cells and batteries must comply with the UN T1 - T8 testing requirements prior to being shipped. The following tests are specified in the Fourth revised edition of the Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Manual of Tests and Criteria (ST/SG/AC.10.11/Rev. 4), Part III, subsection 38.3.

   T1 : Altitude simulation

   T2 : Thermal

   T3 : Vibration

   T4 : Shock

   T5 : External Short Circuit

   T6 : Impact

   T7: Overcharge

   T8: Forced Discharge