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Are you prepared for a
Lithium-ion battery fire? |
PRODUCT FEATURES:
Effectively extinguishes Class A Fires
Non-flammable properties inhibit reignition
Effective use as a firebreak
Insulation properties prevent propagation
Environmentally friendly, natural mineral-based agent
Long range and fast flow for maximum knockdown
Chrome plated brass heavy duty cylinder valve
Stainless steel siphon tube
Heavy-duty stainless-steel cylinder
25 ft ¾ " EPDM hosel
Integral lifting hooks
100% Helium Leak Tested
Production Under ISO9001 Quality System
**The AVD6L is currently only UL certified for Class A fires
Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion (AVD) is an innovative extinguishing agent designed
to combat lithium-ion battery fires through both fixed and portable delivery systems.
Lithium battery fires are often triggered by physical damage, overheating, short circuits, internal cell malfunctions, or manufacturing defects. These incidents lead to a severe, high-temperature reaction known as thermal runaway, which behaves unlike conventional fire risks. As such, these fires require specialized methods for effective
suppression and extinguishment.
With the widespread use of lithium batteries across a broad range of technologies—from e-transportation to energy storage—the risk of these fires continues to rise. Therefore, incorporating effective and reliable extinguishing products and methods is a crucial part of any fire safety strategy. The Victory Fire AVD range, including portable extinguishers, fire blankets, and suppression bags, provides a comprehensive and unique solution for controlling and extinguishing lithium battery fires in various settings.
While there is currently no official UL classification for lithium battery fires, Victory Fire is dedicated to extensive testing of its AVD product line. This ensures it meets the demanding requirements of lithium battery fire suppression, delivering safe and effective performance. For detailed testing information, our team is available to provide data from independent testing facilities that validates the effectiveness of AVD products to extinguish and offer effective protection for lithium battery fires.
AVD is applied as a mist dispersion
The water content suppresses the flames and cools adjacent cells |
As the water cools and evaporates, AVD forms a film over the cells & suppresses as follows:
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What is Thermal Runaway and what risk do Lithium Batteries Fires Pose?
Lithium batteries in these devices can be damaged and pose a fire risk. When there is a short circuit, the cells are overcharged or they are overheated by an external heat source then the elctrolyte can start to overheat in a manner which can result in a self-sustaining exothemic reaction. When the cell generates heat from this chemical reaction at a rate that is significantly greater than the rate at which it can dissipate the heat to the surroundings then the cell may go into a state known as thermal runaway, an uncontrolled self-heating process. This process can propogate throughout the battery pack resulting in the complete destruction of the cells and a fire or an explosion. Testing has shown that typical water, powder and foam extinguishing agents are not effective in tackling these fires as they frequently re-ignite. Third-party testing has shown AVD effective in surpressing and extinguishing lithium battery fires. This teating has also shown that AVD prevents re-ignition by forming an encapsulating barrier over the battery cells. How does AVD work?
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The application of AVD is also an effective class A agent in inhibiting the propagation of fire. |
