Lithium batteries

LITHIUM BATTERIES

This product protects you against the following risks:

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Lithium Batteries

This product protects you against the following risks:

We offer a range of 4GV cardboard packaging or 4DV cases for the transportation of your lithium batteries.

Our packaging is suitable for all types of transport. Moreover, we can collaborate with our design office to develop customized solutions with packaging tailored to your battery, including obtaining certification for the packaging from an official laboratory if necessary.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE PRODUCT

Technical data

Assembly in less than 2 minutes
Complies with current regulations (IATA, IMDG, RID, ADR)
All references are 4GV approved, allowing the use of all types of inner containers (including all types of batteries, subject to the application of the corresponding packaging instructions depending on the chosen mode of transport and compliance with the associated authorized quantities).
Guidelines for the shipment of Lithium Ion batteries: UN 3480 Lithium Ion battery, UN 3481 Lithium Ion battery packed with equipment, UN 3481 Lithium Ion battery contained in equipment.
Guidelines for shipping Lithium Metal Batteries: UN 3090 Lithium Metal Battery, UN 3091 Lithium Metal Battery packed with equipment, UN 3091 Lithium Metal Battery contained in equipment.

Reference	Inside dimensions (mm)	Maximum gross weight of packaged carton	Maximum gross mass of primary packaging
3CAH000958	140X140X250	3.1 kg	2.3 kg
3CAH000969	200X200X300	7.6 kg	6 kg
3CAH000961	300X200X200	11.5 kg	6.5 kg
3CAH000974	300X300X200	13 kg	10 kg
3CAH000977	300X300X300	19.5 kg	15.5 kg
3CAH000945	400x300x300	23.5 kg	21.5 kg
3CAH000948	400x300x400	24 kg	21 kg
3CAH000981	400X400X400	40 kg	31 kg
3CAH000984	500X360X310	34 kg	26 kg
3CAH000987	600X400X400	61 kg	47.5 kg
3CAH000955	1000x400x400	68 kg	46 kg
3CAH000942	855x670x430	151 kg	123 kg
3CAH000963	1170x770x540	293 kg	237 kg
3CAH000951	950x740x550	238 kg	194 kg
3CAH000954	1170x770x740	390 kg	315 kg
3CAH1177	1170x770x740	253 kg	174 kg

Reference	Outside dimensions (mm)	Inside dimensions (mm)	Maximum gross weight of packed case	Maximum gross mass of inner packaging
3CPH001102	400X300X400	380x280x345	24 KG	18 KG
3CPH001104	600X400X450	580X380X430	64.5 KG	45.5 KG
3CPH001106	800X600X490	780X580X380	68.4 KG	30.6 KG
3CPH001108	800X600X690	780X580X580	104.8 KG	61.2 KG
3CPH866	800X600X690	780X580X580	140 KG	107.5 KG

Why choose E3 Cortex certified lithium battery packaging?

Strict compliance with international ADR/IATA regulations for the transport of hazardous materials.
Handling of new or used batteries, with or without equipment.
Packaging accepted for all types of transport: road, air, sea, and rail
Integration of the required charge level (SOC ≤ 30% for used batteries)
UN tested and certified, delivered with certificate of approval.
Express delivery available, permanent stock
Customer service and technical support for your regulatory needs.

Available in several sizes and configurable on request, our solutions can be adapted to the needs of manufacturers, logistics providers, and transporters handling lithium-ion or lithium-metal batteries.

FAQ – Lithium battery with approval

1. What is the difference between UN3480, UN3090, and other UN codes?

UN3480 applies to lithium-ion batteries alone. UN3481 applies to batteries integrated into or packaged with a device. UN3090 and UN3091 apply to lithium-metal batteries.

2. Do I need to provide a UN 38.3 test to ship my batteries?

Yes, the UN 38.3 test is mandatory for all international transport. It ensures that the battery can withstand pressure, heat, short circuits, and shocks.

3. What are the ADR requirements for lithium batteries?

Maximum weight, drop tests (at 1.2 m), stacking (3 m), watertightness, SOC compliance, specific internal packaging.

4. Can I transport these batteries by air?

Yes, our packaging complies with IATA regulations, but certain conditions apply depending on the type of battery and the airline.

5. Do you provide the technical data sheet?

Yes, each package comes with its technical data sheet and UN approval certificate.

6. What types of customers use your packaging?

Logistics providers, battery manufacturers, distributors, industrial companies, electronic maintenance providers, automotive equipment manufacturers.

7. Can we order custom-made items?

Of course. We develop solutions tailored to your product (dimensions, weight, volume, accessories, etc.).

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Lithium Batteries: A Dangerous Material Under Control

Lithium batteries, whether lithium-ion (UN3480) or lithium-metal (UN3090), are classified as Class 9 dangerous goods. They can cause fires or explosions in the event of short circuits, leaks, or improper handling. For this reason, their transport is strictly regulated, requiring compliance testing (UN38.3), appropriate packaging, and a controlled state of charge (SOC ≤ 30% in certain cases).

Our packaging solutions meet all these requirements: drop test, stacking, leakproofness, multi-transport compatibility. The packaging is validated by a UN-certified body, with supporting documentation to facilitate your shipments within France or internationally.

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UN-Certified Packaging for Lithium Batteries: What the Law Says

The ADR code requires certified packaging for any shipment of lithium batteries > 100 Wh. It mandates an approved outer packaging 4GV or 4DV, tested and validated, combined with specific inner packaging, absorbent materials, and a regulated state of charge.

Our UN-certified insulated boxes are designed to:

Maintain a stable temperature
Provide protection against shocks and humidity
Comply with IATA, ADR, IMDG, and RID regulations

These requirements apply to all companies handling, storing, or shipping lithium batteries, whether for the automotive industry, medical equipment, or electronic devices.

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Le transport de batteries nécessite un conditionnement spécifique.

En tant qu’expéditeur de batteries au lithium, vous êtes responsable de la sécurité de l’envoi de vos produits. Il existe différentes sortes de piles et batteries au lithium, Piles au lithium métal, Batteries au lithium-ion. Les piles et batteries au lithium sont considérées comme des matières dangereuses, des réglementations internationales strictes encadrent leur transport, elles sont complétées de dispositions spécifiques pour certains pays. Toutes les piles et batteries au lithium doivent être éprouvées selon le manuel d’épreuves et critères de l’ONU – section 38.3.

Si les batteries ne sont pas emballées correctement ou si elles sont endommagées pendant le transport, les batteries au lithium peuvent court-circuiter, ce qui provoque une surchauffe et un départ de feu. Ce type d’incident relève de la responsabilité de son expéditeur.

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E3 Cortex, spécialiste dans la conception et la fabrication d'emballages pour le transport de matières ou déchets dangereux, peut vous accompagner.

Depuis plus de 30 ans, nous avons su adapter nos offres aux besoins spécifiques de chacun de nos clients, avec le souci constant d'optimiser la qualité de nos produits, en fonction des contraintes réglementaires et des modes d’acheminements de vos produits. Notre spécialisation s’accompagne d’un suivi permanent de la réglementation sur le transport de marchandises dangereuses.

Chaque emballage peut être conditionné avec vos batteries, sur notre site de stockage et de conditionnement de matières dangereuses de Mitry-Mory.

E3 Cortex, dispose d’un conseiller à la sécurité afin d’aider à la prévention des risques inhérents au transport des marchandises dangereuses et de veiller au respect des règles de sécurité. Elle dispose aussi des infrastructures et des connaissances techniques pour prendre en charge l’intégralité des problématiques de stockage et de conditionnement de vos batteries.

Pour rappel, les emballages 4G et 4GV sont deux types de cartons approuvés par l'ONU, mais la différence réside dans l'emballage intérieur qui peut être utilisé avec le carton. Plus précisément, les cartons 4G ne conviennent que si l'on combine le carton 4G et le conditionnement interne spécifique avec lequel les cartons ont subi les tests et ont été approuvés. L’utilisation d’un carton 4G doit être conforme aux conditions d’utilisation décrites dans son certificat d’agrément. Alors que les cartons 4GV peuvent être utilisés pour le transport d'objets ou d'emballages intérieurs de tous types, pour tous les types de matières liquides ou solides des groupes d'emballage I, II et III.