BSLBATT is honoured to announce that its 48V lithium forklift battery has successfully passed the UL 2580 certification test, marking a new milestone in industrial battery safety. BSLBATT 48V lithium battery has been designed to meet the demanding requirements of electric forklifts, and is particularly suited to high-performance operations in logistics, warehousing and manufacturing environments. It is compatible with all types of forklifts, including counterbalance and reach trucks, and is ideal for both indoor and outdoor heavy-duty forklifts.
The importance of this UL 2580 certification cannot be overstated – it assures customers that BSLBATT 48V lithium battery not only meets stringent safety standards, but also offers increased reliability and efficiency. In the following content, I will introduce the details of what UL 2580 certification is and what it means.
What is UL 2580 Certification?
UL 2580 is a lithium battery safety certification standard established by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) in the United States. It is specifically designed for electric vehicles and industrial equipment, such as electric cars and forklifts. The certification includes rigorous safety tests—such as short-circuit protection, overcharge tolerance, mechanical impact resistance, and temperature durability—to ensure the battery’s safety and reliability under various environments and operating conditions.
If the lithium battery passes UL 2580 certification, it can prove that the lithium battery can show higher safety performance under extreme conditions and meet the strict requirements for battery use in the industrial field. This certification is a symbol of safety and quality in the international market and enhances market recognition and customer trust.
How did BSLBATT lithium battery perform during the UL2580 test?
-Short Circuit Test
Simulate the short-circuit situation encountered by the battery, to detect the safety performance of the battery in the short-circuit situation – to avoid fire or explosion.
Under short-circuit conditions, the Battery Management System (BMS) of the BSLBATT battery activates the protection mechanism in a timely manner and automatically interrupts the current supply, preventing overheating, fire or explosion.
-Crush Test
Simulates a scenario where a battery is physically squeezed externally – to evaluate the impact of external battery pressure on the internal safety of the battery and to prevent rupture of the battery casing or internal short circuits from occurring.
BSLBATT lithium battery has no leakage, fire or explosion when subjected to external pressure.
-Multi-Axis Rotation Test
Simulate scenarios of batteries in dynamic, motion or vibration environments – to detect whether the batteries can operate stably during complex transport and handling processes.
BSLBATT lithium batteries operate stably without electrolyte leakage, structural damage or degradation of battery performance, regardless of multi-directional rotation or vibration conditions.
-Drop Test
Simulate the accidental drops that may be encountered by the battery in transport or handling – to detect the resistance of the battery to damage in the event of physical impact.
BSLBATT battery shell is not cracked and the internal structure remains intact with no leaks, fires or other safety issues.
-Propagation of Fire Test
Detects spontaneous ignition and fire spread of batteries exposed to external sources of ignition, and evaluates the performance of batteries in high temperature and fire environments.
There was no spontaneous combustion of the BSLBATT battery during exposure to the ignition source and the fire failed to spread to other areas.
Such rigorous testing has fully verified the reliability of BSLBATT forklift lithium batteries in a wide range of harsh environments, including short-circuit, charging, mechanical shocks, and temperature variations. This certification process is in strict compliance with international safety standards and ensures that the product can operate safely in both daily use and extreme operating conditions.
UL2580 Meaning of BSLBATT
It is of great value in ensuring the long-term safety of lithium forklift batteries in industrial environments. Forklift batteries are often used in environments that require frequent charging and discharging, as well as long periods of high load operation, where safety and stability are of paramount importance. UL 2580 certification proves that BSLBATT lithium forklift batteries can be used in industrial environments for long periods of time, thus minimising the risk of battery failure and safety.
By obtaining UL 2580 certification, BSLBATT lithium forklift batteries not only demonstrate their superiority in safety and quality, but also provide customers with a higher level of trust and security.
