No. 1 cause of electrical fires

Batteries burn most often while charging

Cordless tools, e-bikes, drones, power banks: nearly every household now charges several lithium-ion batteries. If one goes into thermal runaway, it releases its stored energy abruptly in a violent reaction.

Source: Institute for Loss Prevention and Loss Research (IFS), press release April 2024

No. 1 Most common causeof electrical fires: defective lithium-ion batteries.
3 of 4 battery firesstart during the charging phase.
> 50% of product recallsdue to fire risk are linked to lithium-ion batteries.

The Vlitex Box contains a battery fire for a limited time and gives you the time to react.

Choose your box

Lead time approx. 5 to 10 workdays

Vlitex Battery Safety Box L on a patio, with the charging cable running out of the closed box
Vlitex Akku Sicherheitsbox L, Produktansicht freigestellt
Vlitex Akku Sicherheitsbox L, mit Akku-Werkzeug freigestellt
Vlitex Battery Safety Box XL being carried by both handles
Vlitex Akku Sicherheitsbox, Seitenansicht geschlossen
Vlitex Akku Sicherheitsbox, geöffnet mit herausnehmbaren Trennelementen
Vlitex Battery Safety Box L next to an FPV drone
Vlitex Battery Safety Box, empty and folded flat
Vlitex Battery Safety Box L with carrying handle
Vlitex Battery Safety Box with adjustable dividers, foldable
Real-fire tested
  1. Start
  2. Vlitex Brandbegrenzung für Lithium-Ionen-Akkus
  3. Vlitex Battery Safety Box

Charge. Store. Transport.

Vlitex Battery Safety Box

91,63 € inkl. 19 % MwSt.

77,00 € netto · zzgl. Versand

Charge and store your batteries in a box that suppresses flames and buys you time.

Your sizeWhich do I need?

Lieferbar · Lead time approx. 5 to 10 workdays

  • Charging in the box: cable out under the lid, buckle shut, done.
  • Suppresses flames and reduces the escape of smoke and toxic gases.
  • Controls the temperature outside the box.
  • Removable dividers, folds flat when empty.
  • Real-fire tested together with a fire department
  • Independently tested KIWA, STFI, TH Hof
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The difference

Same battery, different outcome

A battery fails without warning. What counts is what happens around it in the first few minutes.

Charged unprotected

  • The battery releases its energy abruptly
  • Flames reach nearby furniture, curtains and cardboard boxes
  • Smoke and toxic gases spread through the room
  • The heat hits the surroundings unchecked

Charged in the Vlitex Box

  • The box suppresses the flames
  • Less smoke and fewer toxic gases escape
  • The temperature outside the box stays under control
  • You gain time to react

Effect as stated by the manufacturer Vlitex, demonstrated in a real fire test with a fire department.

Charge safely now

Lead time approx. 5 to 10 workdays

How to charge safely

Your charging routine in four steps

Once set up, the box is part of the charging area, like the charger.

  1. Schritt 1: Insert the dividers

    The heat-resistant dividers are adjustable. Arrange the interior so that every battery has its place.

  2. Schritt 2: Load the battery

    Small batteries each get their own compartment. Large batteries go in without a divider.

  3. Vlitex Battery Safety Box L on a patio, with the charging cable running out of the closed box

    Schritt 3: Cable out, lid shut

    Run the charging cable out under the lid and close the buckle.

  4. Vlitex Battery Safety Box L with carrying handle

    Schritt 4: Charge as usual

    If a battery goes into thermal runaway, the box suppresses the flames, reduces smoke and gases and keeps the outside temperature under control.

Box and smoke alarm: a strong team

The IFS advises: a smoke alarm belongs in the room where batteries charge, and someone should be able to respond to an alarm. With the box and a smoke alarm, your charging area is well set up.

View Battery Safety Box

Lead time approx. 5 to 10 workdays

Vlitex Battery Safety Box during the real fire test in front of a fire apparatus, with charging cables leading into the box

Real fire test with a fire department

Burned-out LiPo batteries next to the box after the real fire test

Real fire test

Tested as it happens in a real fire

Vlitex tested both sizes in a real fire together with a fire department: with charged batteries going into thermal runaway.

  • Suppresses the flamesThe fire stays in the box instead of spreading to furniture and cardboard boxes.
  • Reduces smoke and toxic gasesLess smoke escapes, and the room stays usable for longer.
  • Controls the outside temperatureFour layers of material shield the outside from the heat.
  • Buys you timeThe box contains the fire for a limited time. You gain the minutes to react and call the fire department.

Test report

Carried out by
Vlitex GmbH with a local fire department
Size L
3 LiPo batteries of 45.8 Wh each (6,200 mAh), charged to over 90%
Size XL
1 e-bike battery with 740 Wh
Result
Passed, both sizes
Get the tested box

Lead time approx. 5 to 10 workdays

Which size fits?

L for tools and drones, XL for e-bikes

The L holds battery packs from tools, drones and RC models, while the XL is made for the e-bike battery. Inside, you set up both with the dividers to suit your batteries.

Size LFor tool, drone and RC model batteries
21,5 cm 14,5 cm
Außenmaße
21.5 × 16 × 14.5 cm
Gewicht
950 g
Echtbrandtest
3 LiPo batteries of 45.8 Wh each, passed
Passt für
Battery packs, LiPo batteries, power banks, camera batteries
Art.-Nr.
200180

91,63 € inkl. 19 % MwSt. · 77,00 € netto

L in den Warenkorb
Size XLFor e-bike and several large batteries
For e-bikes
39,5 cm 25,5 cm
Außenmaße
39.5 × 31.0 × 25.5 cm
Gewicht
2,760 g
Echtbrandtest
1 e-bike battery with 740 Wh, passed
Passt für
E-bike batteries, large tool batteries, several batteries at once
Art.-Nr.
200385

157,08 € inkl. 19 % MwSt. · 132,00 € netto

XL in den Warenkorb

Dimensions shown are external. Prices incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping. Lead time approx. 5 to 10 workdays.

Tested, not claimed

What we say, and who backs it up

Every statement about the box is backed up: two real fire tests with a fire department and three independent testing bodies for the material.

3 independent testing bodies for the material
6 tests and measured values
2 real fire tests with a fire department

Fire and heat

3 ×
  • PassedVlitex & fire department Manufacturer test with fire departmentReal fire test
  • PassedVlitex & fire department Manufacturer test with fire departmentReal fire test
  • up to 1,000 °CKIWA Material certificate

Pressure

1 ×
  • 8.69 kNSTFI DIN EN ISO 12236

Material

2 ×
  • TestedSTFI DIN ISO 13997
  • LowTechnische Hochschule Hof DIN 54345-1

Construction

Four layers between battery and home

The walls of the box are not simple fabric but a composite of glass fiber and insulation.

  1. Outer glass fiberSilicone-coated, the robust outer skin.
  2. 4 mm insulating interlayerShields the outside from the heat.
  3. 3 mm matSecond barrier between the battery and its surroundings.
  4. Inner glass fiberEncloses the battery directly.

1,000 °C resistant for short periods, confirmed by KIWA

Every battery

Where you need the box

E-bike in the basement or drone battery in the workshop: pick your charging area and we will recommend the size.

Vlitex Battery Safety Box XL being carried by both handles Größe XL

Hallway, basement, garage

E-bike

The largest battery in the household. The XL passed the real fire test with a 740 Wh e-bike battery.

Our recommendation Größe XL · 157,08 € XL wählen
Größe L

Workshop and hobby room

Battery tools

Battery packs from drill drivers, saws and garden tools charge protected in the L. The dividers give each battery its own compartment.

Our recommendation Größe L · 91,63 € L wählen
Vlitex Battery Safety Box L next to an FPV drone Größe L

Drones and RC models

LiPo packs

The L passed the real fire test with three LiPo batteries of 45.8 Wh each, charged to over 90%.

Our recommendation Größe L · 91,63 € L wählen
Vlitex Battery Safety Box, empty and folded flat Größe L

On the go

Transport & travel

Take it into the car or motorhome by the carrying handle. When empty, the box folds flat.

Our recommendation Größe L · 91,63 € L wählen

All details

Technical data and tests

Vlitex manufacturer data, with testing body and method.

Fabric layers Glass fiber fabric + 4 mm insulating interlayer + 3 mm mat + glass fiber fabric
Coating Silicone
Short-term heat resistance up to 1,000 °C (peaks)
Closures Metal, plastic
Carry handle Nylon
Color Gray
Dividers adjustable, heat-resistant, removable
Charging in the box Yes, run the charging cable out under the lid
Foldable Yes, when empty
Suitable for Lithium-ion battery fires in small devices
Reusability Multiple uses; dispose of after a fire
Real fire test Vlitex GmbH with a local fire department: 3 × 45.8 Wh LiPo (L), 740 Wh e-bike battery (XL)
Material certificate KIWA: up to 1,000 °C short-term
Burst test STFI: 8.69 kN according to DIN EN ISO 12236
Cut resistance STFI: according to DIN ISO 13997
Electrical conductivity Technische Hochschule Hof according to DIN 54345-1: low
Size L 21.5 × 16 × 14.5 cm · 950 g · item no. 200180
Size XL 39.5 × 31.0 × 25.5 cm · 2,760 g · item no. 200385

FAQs

What to know before you buy

Can I charge my batteries in the box?

Yes. Put the battery in the box, run the charging cable out under the lid and close the buckle. Then you charge as usual.

Which size do I need?

The L (21.5 × 16 × 14.5 cm, 950 g) is made for tool, drone and RC model batteries and passed the real fire test with three LiPo batteries of 45.8 Wh each. The XL (39.5 × 31.0 × 25.5 cm, 2,760 g) is made for e-bike batteries and passed the real fire test with a 740 Wh e-bike battery. The dimensions are external, and inside you arrange the box freely with the dividers.

Does the box extinguish a battery fire?

The box contains it for a limited time: flames are suppressed, less smoke and less toxic gas escape, and the temperature outside the box stays under control. This gives you time to react and call the fire department.

How was the box tested?

Vlitex tested both sizes in a real fire together with a fire department: the L with three LiPo batteries of 45.8 Wh each (6,200 mAh), charged to over 90%, the XL with a 740 Wh e-bike battery. The material has also been tested independently: KIWA (up to 1,000 °C short-term), STFI (burst test 8.69 kN according to DIN EN ISO 12236 and cut resistance according to DIN ISO 13997) and Technische Hochschule Hof (electrical conductivity according to DIN 54345-1).

Can I keep using the box after a fire?

No. After a fire, the box has done its job and is disposed of. Day to day, you use it again and again for charging, storing and transporting.

What is the box made of?

The walls consist of four layers: glass fiber fabric, a 4 mm insulating interlayer, a 3 mm mat and another layer of glass fiber fabric. The outside is silicone-coated and resistant up to 1,000 °C for short periods. Closures made of metal and plastic, carry handle made of nylon.

Can the box be stored in a small space?

Yes. The dividers are removable, and when empty, the box folds flat.

How soon will the box reach me?

The lead time is approx. 5 to 10 workdays. You can see the shipping costs in the cart before you order.

I am buying for a business or a fire department. Can I purchase on account?

Yes. Just request a quote, for larger quantities too. Purchase on account is available for businesses, municipalities and fire departments.

For your charging area

Charge in the box from today

Pick your size and add the box straight to your cart.

  • Tested in a real fire with a fire department
  • Material independently tested: KIWA, STFI, TH Hof
  • Charge, store and transport in one box
Size

inkl. 19 % MwSt. · 77,00 € netto · zzgl. Versand

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