Logistics

Warehouses, distribution centres and freight hubs bring together large volumes of goods within densely stocked and fast-moving environments.

Palletised goods containing lithium-ion batteries may pass through multiple stages of storage, handling and transportation. Damage can occur at any point in the supply chain and may not always be visible from the outside.

Damaged, defective or recalled batteries and products may also need to be held temporarily while awaiting inspection, collection or disposal.

If a lithium-ion battery enters thermal runaway, the resulting heat, flames, smoke and gases can quickly threaten adjacent pallets, valuable stock and surrounding infrastructure. A single pallet-level incident can therefore escalate into wider damage and disruption if not effectively isolated.

Responding effectively means having clear procedures, trained personnel and suitable containment equipment available, specifically for lithium-ion battery incidents, as part of the organisation’s wider fire safety planning.

This includes:

• Identifying palletised shipments containing lithium batteries or battery-powered goods.
• Recognising and isolating damaged, defective, recalled or suspect goods as early as possible.
• Establishing designated areas for higher-risk pallets awaiting inspection, collection or disposal.
• Positioning suitable containment solutions where they can be accessed when required.
• Ensuring designated personnel are trained to respond to a lithium-ion battery incident.
• Ensuring any response is coordinated with existing fire safety procedures and emergency protocols.

Fire Cloak™ PALLET SAFE is engineered and manufactured in the UK for logistics environments handling palletised lithium batteries and battery-powered goods.

Its open-base construction enables the cover to be positioned over the complete pallet, creating a robust fire-resistant barrier around the goods. Should an incident occur, this helps contain flames and reduce the transfer of radiant heat to nearby pallets, equipment and infrastructure.

PALLET SAFE is manufactured from specially modified high-silica glass fabric with a dual-sided, fire-resistant silicone coating. Heavy-duty, wire-reinforced, fire-retardant seams help the cover withstand intense localised heat. An overlapping top vent with integrated flame-arresting features allows gases and pressure to escape while restricting the direct spread of flames. External transparent pockets can also be used to display hazard and UN identification labels clearly.

PALLET SAFE can be manufactured to fit all pallet sizes, load configurations and operational requirements.

PALLET SAFE has a range of use cases across logistics applications, including:

• Warehouses and distribution centres: Protecting surrounding stock when lithium-ion batteries are held in shared storage.
• Freight hubs and loading areas: Providing containment for goods during temporary storage and handover between different stages of the supply chain.
• Road, air and marine freight operations: Supporting the safer handling and temporary storage of palletised lithium battery shipments at critical transit points.
• Battery quarantine areas: Isolating damaged, defective or recalled batteries awaiting inspection, collection or disposal.
• Manufacturing and assembly operations: Protecting batteries, cells, components and finished products held on pallets in production and staging areas.

Fire Cloak™ PALLET SAFE is trusted by leading logistics and transport organisations in the UK and internationally – including London Gatwick Airport, dnata and Bahri – to help manage the risks associated with palletised lithium-ion batteries.