Lithium-ion batteries are now everywhere in the workplace — power tools, e-bikes, floor cleaners, pallet trucks — and a damaged or overcharged cell can go into thermal runaway with very little warning. Dedicated lithium battery storage keeps charging and storage contained, insulated and away from everything else that can burn. This collection covers our lithium-ion battery charging cabinets and sealed storage containers, built in the UK by GPC.
Lithium battery charging cabinets
Each battery charging cabinet carries a reaction-to-fire classification tested to EN 1363-1 and EN 14470-1. Construction is designed around the failure case, not just the storage case: unlike open battery racks, the cabinets use insulated shelves to help prevent fire spreading between batteries, a liquid-tight spill pallet in the base contains leaking electrolyte, and an integrated base means the whole cabinet can be moved to a safe location if a battery inside is damaged and venting. Doors use a 2 or 3-point locking system, and the cabinets are finished in robust scratch-proof paint. The range runs from the compact LIBCAB2, sized to sit under an existing workstation, up to larger multi-shelf charging cabinets — the LIBCAB4S and LIBCAB7L models add adjustable feet for uneven workshop floors. Delivery to point of use is included.
Battery storage containers & quarantine
For quarantine and bulk holding, the lithium-ion battery storage container provides a 200kg-capacity sealed battery container — in effect a lockable lithium battery box — for batteries awaiting use, collection or disposal. It's the right home for suspect or end-of-life batteries that shouldn't sit on a shelf.
Choosing lithium battery storage
If packs currently sit on open battery racks or shelves, move charging into a contained cabinet first. Count the batteries charging at once, not the total you own — charging is when most thermal events start, so the cabinet should hold every battery on charge with insulated separation. Site the cabinet away from exits and other flammables, and treat damaged batteries as quarantine cases for the storage container, not the charging cabinet. What UK guidance expects of lithium storage is covered in our lithium battery storage cabinets guide and the wider COSHH cabinet requirements guide, and the full hazardous storage range includes flammable, acid and pesticide cabinets if you're specifying a complete chemical store.
GPC Industries LIBFIRESS
