Samsung SDI Passes Fire Block Test for UPS Batteries, a World First

/blog-images/gen-3e04340d-8270-4ac4-93fa-d99b51d3fd2c.jpgSamsung SDI announced that its uninterruptible power supply (UPS) batteries passed a fire block test conducted by a global safety certification organization on the month 7day. This test involves deliberately igniting a module inside the UPS battery rack and observing whether the fire spreads to adjacent racks or systems.

The test was conducted by UL Solutions, and Samsung SDI reported that it met all evaluation criteria and received official verification. The company explained that the test confirmed the prevention of explosions and thermal propagation. 14According to domestic and international reports, this test is a large-scale verification that reproduces the actual possibility of fire propagation in the UPS environment to confirm safety limits. Samsung SDI stated that this result secures the basis for fire safety of UPS batteries.

UPS is a device that provides power stored in batteries immediately to protect equipment when there is a disruption in power supply. It is essential in places where electrical stability is crucial, such as data centers and hospitals.

On the same day, S-Mobcell announced the establishment of a Battery Pack Solution Team to respond to the industrial battery market. The company reported that it aims to strengthen its capabilities in providing solutions in fields such as industrial and UPS batteries.

These announcements communicated the initiatives in battery safety verification and organizational strengthening for industrial batteries. Both companies disclosed related facts through their respective press releases and disclosures.