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Manufacturers and consumers want trustworthy assurance regarding the performance, reliability and safety of battery cells used in an ever-growing number of products. We offer a targeted array of services designed to give all stakeholders increased confidence in these products.
We test and certify lithium-ion cell battery separators to UL 2591, Outline of Investigation for Battery Cell Separators, or custom test protocols to help ensure battery integrity and safety meet the capabilities and demands needed to compete safely in today’s market.
Our electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) service enables you to optimize your own in-house testing capabilities to identify and resolve EMC problems as early as possible.
Traditionally, battery cells have been certified to UL 1642, the Standard for Lithium Batteries. Widely known to apply to lithium-ion batteries, this Standard focused on portable consumer applications. It was not tailored to the needs of motive or stationary applications.
With the recent development of robust safety standards for newer battery applications, we can now certify cells for use in motive, transportation or stationary applications to the corresponding application-based Standard: UL 2271, the Standard for Batteries for Use in Light Electric Vehicles (LEV) Applications; UL 2580, the Standard for Batteries for Use in Electric Vehicles; or UL 1973, the Standard for Batteries for use in Stationary Vehicle Auxiliary Power and Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications. This means fewer samples required for testing, reduced conditioning requirements and increased overall speed to market.
We help you achieve global market access with advisory services, testing and certifications to UL Standards specific to batteries, electrochemical capacitors, fuel cells and related energy storage technologies. We also assist with transportation and regional standards, as well as assist with obtaining local country marks, including:
Standard for Electrochemical Capacitors
Standard for Batteries for Use in Light Electric Rail (LER) Applications and Stationary Applications
Batteries for Use in Electric Vehicles
Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Other Non-acid Electrolytes – Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries for Portable Applications (China / Taiwan)
Safety Certification Criteria for Lithium-ion Cells and Batteries Used in Portable Electronic Equipment (China)
General Specification of Lithium-ion Battery for Cellular Phone (China)
Safety of Primary and Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries During Transport
Secondary Cells and Batteries Containing Alkaline or Other Non-acid Electrolytes – Safety Requirements for Portable Sealed Secondary Cells, and for Batteries Made From Them, for Use in Portable Applications
Secondary Lithium Cells and Batteries for Use in Industrial Applications – Part 2: Tests and Requirements of Safety (Stationary – Japan)
Testing can be combined into a single, turnkey conformity assessment based on individual customer needs. We will handle the entire streamlined process and deliver the applicable certification marks/certificates upon successful completion.
Our testing includes capacity claims, charge/discharge cycling, overcharge abilities, environmental and altitude simulation, and combined temperature cycling and vibration testing. We also assist with transportation and regional standards, as well as assist with obtaining local country marks, including:
Our engineering team of industry experts will also conduct custom research for manufacturers, to spot problems, remediate risk, and provide documentation of due diligence.
Research areas include:
Helping to verify the safety of batteries used in portable power sources.
Helping enhance the overall safety of batteries by managing short-circuiting, overheating and thermal runway risks.
Providing services for the electric mobility industry, including testing and certification of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure components and batteries.
Leading the charge with testing and certification for electric vehicle infrastructure.
Navigate the complex requirements of the EU Battery Regulation across various battery categories with guidance and expertise from UL Solutions.
The new EU battery regulation is a comprehensive legislation covering the entire life cycle of batteries, from production to reuse and recycling. It aims to increase battery safety and sustainability.
Learn how poor-quality lithium-ion batteries can harm your brand and how to avoid them.
Gain an understanding of both testing and certification requirements for battery cells used in an ever-growing number of products.
We evaluate, test and certify micromobility electrical, mechanical and functional systems to global safety standards to help manufacturers bring safer, innovative mobility devices to markets around the world.
