17 storage (thermal loads, the effects of moisture, deep discharge). However, there is a potential risk even when charging undamaged lithium batteries. The battery could be overloaded, for example, due to an excessive charge voltage or charging time with defective or non-original chargers. Exposure to significant external heat can also be dangerous. In short: when charging lithium batteries, there are many sources of faults for the user. If a lithium-ion battery does cause a fire, ION-LINE models offer a multi-stage warning and fire suppression system for improved safety. Preventative action To ensure Hexadrone can offer the best possible protection for its employees, Alexandre Labesse has focused on safely storing his drones, and in particular their lithium-ion batteries. “Our insurer’s requirements related to fire and explosion risks have caused us to think more carefully about the issue of safe storage for lithium-ion batteries. We quickly recognised how important and necessary it is to protect our equipment and avoid major destructive events. In addition, we want to have just one storage area for batteries. In the past, we stored lithium-ion batteries in simple shelving units and carried out charging and discharge processes directly at work stations in the workshop. Because of this, Hexadrone was looking for a fire-safe solution that makes it possible to store and charge lithium-ion batteries safely.” Safety storage cabinets from asecos meet these requirements, and allow for active storage of lithium-ion batteries. Battery packs can be charged directly in the safety storage cabinet with the help of the right charger. Integrated in the daily work process Mr Labesse remembers: “Before we purchased the cabinet, lithium-ion batteries
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