Custom-made fire blankets for lithium batteries: fire protection
style="text-align: justify;">Custom-made fire blankets for lithium batteries are a passive protection solution designed to help control the consequences of a fire involving these energy storage systems.
The growth of electric mobility and the increasing presence of batteries in industrial facilities, charging areas and storage spaces make it necessary to implement specific measures to address thermal risks. When a lithium battery enters thermal runaway, it can generate extremely high temperatures, gases, projections and intense flames.
In these situations, a fire blanket can physically isolate the source of the fire and reduce its impact on nearby batteries, equipment or materials. Its use should always form part of established safety procedures and be combined with the fire suppression or cooling systems specified for each facility.
What is the purpose of a fire blanket for lithium batteries?
The main purpose of a fire blanket is to create a fire-resistant barrier between the affected battery and its surroundings. During an incident, it helps contain flames and projections while reducing the thermal exposure of nearby elements.
This protection is particularly relevant in facilities where several batteries, modules or pieces of equipment are located close together. In these cases, having a passive thermal protection solution can help manage the affected area more effectively while the defined emergency procedures are carried out.
The blanket should not be regarded as a fire suppression system in itself. It is an additional measure incorporated into each facility’s safety strategy alongside the specific systems and procedures established for dealing with fires.
Custom-made fire blankets manufactured by Texfire
Texfire manufactures fire blankets for lithium batteries using high-temperature-resistant technical silica fabric. Each solution can be adapted to the dimensions of the battery or module and to the specific requirements of the application.
The company has its own looms and an in-house technical manufacturing department in Barberà del Vallès. This capability makes it possible to develop customised products without relying solely on standard formats.
Both small and large formats can be manufactured, making it easier to adapt the blankets to batteries, modules or work areas with specific dimensions and geometries. Custom manufacturing allows the blanket to be configured according to the available space and the requirements of each industrial environment.
Fabric, stitching and features for easier handling
In addition to the fabric itself, the construction is an important factor in a blanket intended for use under demanding thermal conditions. Texfire uses steel-reinforced thread and special high-durability stitching to increase the overall resistance of the blanket.
The blankets can also include handles positioned at the ends to make them easier to handle and deploy. The ability to adapt the dimensions, construction and certain functional features makes it possible to develop a specific solution for each application.
Can fire blankets for batteries be reused?
Fire blankets for lithium batteries can be reused provided they retain their integrity after an incident. Before reuse, the condition of the fabric, stitching and handles must be checked.
If significant damage, perforations or serious deterioration caused by severe fire exposure are detected, the blanket should be replaced. A post-use inspection is therefore essential to determine whether it remains suitable for another intervention.
Frequently asked questions about fire blankets for lithium batteries
What does a fire blanket do during a battery fire?
It helps physically contain the flames and projections generated during the incident. At the same time, it reduces the direct heat exposure of nearby batteries, equipment and materials.
Does a fire blanket replace fire suppression systems?
No. It is a passive thermal protection solution that should be used as a complement to the safety procedures and fire suppression or cooling systems established for each facility.
Can blankets be manufactured for batteries of different sizes?
Yes. Thanks to its own looms and in-house technical manufacturing department, Texfire can produce both small and large blankets adapted to the dimensions of the battery, module and work area.
When should a blanket be replaced after a fire?
It should be replaced if it has perforations, significant damage or serious deterioration caused by fire. If reuse is being considered, the integrity of the fabric, stitching and handles must first be checked.
Thermal protection tailored to each application
Incidents involving lithium batteries can create particularly demanding thermal conditions. Incorporating a fire blanket specifically designed for the application provides additional protection against flames, projections and heat exposure affecting nearby elements.
As a manufacturer specialising in technical fire-resistant fabrics and textile thermal protection solutions, Texfire combines technical silica fabric, reinforced construction and custom manufacturing to develop blankets adapted to different batteries, modules and industrial environments.
Contact Texfire to develop a custom-made fire blanket
If you need to protect lithium batteries, modules or work areas with a solution adapted to their dimensions, contact Texfire for technical advice and a personalised quotation. Our technical manufacturing department can assess the requirements of the application and develop a custom-made fire blanket.