Lithium ion batteries
Li-Ion batteries are moving in the direction of minimising the physical size and at the same time increasing
the capacity. This gives a very size-effective battery but with a high concentration of energy within a small
physical size. It also increases the risk of thermal runaway (see note below) due to internal short circuits.
The general use of Li-ion batteries has increased and the inherent risk of thermal runaway has led to stricter
rules within the transport industry, specifically air transport, with tightened restrictions placed on the
quantity to be transported and handled, and on the storage of specific products moving via air.
The OEMs and end users must recognise that although safe to use, there is still a very small risk of thermal
runaway in a Li-Ion cell. The size of that risk could be as little as 1PPM or even less.
LINAK currently bases our Li-Ion battery design on industry proven cell types that have a proven history
(e.g. electric cars). The use of well-proven cell technology reduces the risk of thermal runaway, but it does
not eliminate it. LINAK has completed activities to reduce this risk and the complete battery package is UL
approved.
An external, internationally recognised expert has also reviewed the design to ensure that it is in accordance
with the recommendations. Further to that, LINAK only uses cells from well-recognised manufacturers.
When using Li-Ion batteries, LINAK recommends that the customer carries out a proper risk analysis for their
application. The risk analysis must also focus on non-mounted products that can be in direct contact with
flammable materials.
LINAK Li-Ion batteries have no more risk of thermal runaway compared to other Li-Ion cells from well-
recognised manufacturers within the market. Therefore, it is clear that LINAK cannot take responsibility for
any failures that occur due to Li-Ion battery inherent failures.
If any of the Li-Ion batteries built into LINAK products is found to be defective under warranty, LINAK will
provide a new product to the OEM.
LINAK explicitly disclaims all other remedies. LINAK shall not in any event be liable under any circumstances
for any special indirect punitive incidental or consequential damages or losses arising from any incident
related to the inherent risk of thermal runaway in the Li-Ion cell and any use of LINAK products. Moreover,
LINAK explicitly disclaims lost profits, failure to realise expected savings, any claim against our customers by
a third party, or any other commercial or economic losses of any kind, even if LINAK has been advised of the
possibility of such damages or losses.
Note: ‘Thermal runaway’ is overheating of a cell and it could lead to a small fire and smoke from the cell.
Transportation
The lithium ion batteries must be packed and transported in accordance with applicable regulations. Always
ask your local transportation provider how to handle the transportation of lithium ion batteries.
Please see the general assembly instructions and the mounting section for detailed information.
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