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How much does un38.3 testing cost?

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Update time : 2024-05-06

Chapter 38.3 of the United Nations "Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods - Manual of Tests and Criteria" - Lithium Metal and Lithium Ion Batteries specifies the procedures to be followed for classification during the transportation of lithium metal and lithium ion batteries. Lithium batteries and equipment/vehicles with lithium batteries are generally required to pass the un38.3 test before transportation.

 

A package 1.2m drop test

a Applicable to small energy lithium batteries transported alone or packaged with equipment.

Note: Small energy lithium battery:

i. Lithium metal cells with a lithium content not exceeding 1g or lithium metal batteries with a lithium content not exceeding 2g;

ii. Lithium ion cells with a rated Watt-hour value not exceeding 20 W · h or batteries with a rated Watt-hour value not exceeding 100 W · h.

(The work done with 1W of power in 1H is defined as 1W·H. That is, calculated using W=PT. For example, the common kilowatt-hour is the electric energy consumed by an electrical appliance with a power of 1KW to do work for 1H.)

aNot applicable to lithium batteries installed in the device

bNot suitable for high-energy lithium batteries

Note: High-energy lithium batteries refer to lithium batteries that exceed the limit of small-energy lithium batteries.

 

customized test

A. Customized testing of various types of batteries;

B. The laboratory undertakes customized testing services for various standard or non-standard batteries. We can provide personalized testing solutions and carry out corresponding testing (involving various types of battery electrical performance and safety performance testing) based on customer-specified standards or requirements.

 

ØReference standard

* Lithium battery un38.3 test

The seventh edition UN38.3 includes the following 8 test items:

u T.1-Highly simulated,

u T.2-Temperature test,

u T.3-Vibration,

u T.4-impact,

u T.5-external short circuit,

u T.6-impact/extrusion,

u T.7-overcharging,

u T.8-Forced discharge.

Different types of lithium batteries are suitable for different project combinations.

 

* 1.2m drop test standard for packaged parts

United Nations "Model Regulations on Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods" (21th) Special Provision 188 (UNR-3.3-188-21th)

 

* Customized testing of various types of batteries

JJRLAB laboratory testing standards include:

UN series standards, IEC series standards, UL series standards, GB series standards, GB/T series standards, QC/T series standards, SN/T series standards, IEEE series standards, etc.

ul 1642-2005 IEC 61960 GB/T 18287-2000 QB/T 2502-2000 SN/T 1414.3-2004

 

lInspection process:

a) UN38.3 test sample requirements (small batteries)

Serial number

Battery Type

Sample quantity

Status requirements

1

Not rechargeable

Battery Cell

50 battery cells

Battery cells: 25 fully charged + 25 empty

2

Single cell battery

25 single-cell batteries;
25 battery cells

Single cell battery: 15 cells fully charged + 10 cells empty;
battery cell: 10 cells fully charged + 15 cells empty

3

Battery

10 battery packs;
20 battery cells

Battery pack: 6 fully charged cells + 4 empty cells;
Battery core: 5 fully charged cells + 15 empty cells

4

chargeable

battery cell

50 battery cells

Battery core: 30 pcs 1CYC + 20 pcs 25CYC

5

single cell battery

20 single-cell batteries;
30 battery cells

Single cell battery: 10 pcs 1CYC + 10 pcs 25CYC;
battery cell: 15 pcs 1CYC + 15 pcs 25CYC

6

Battery

20 battery packs;
30 battery cells

Battery pack: 10 pcs 1CYC + 10 pcs 25CYC;
Battery core: 15 pcs 1CYC + 15 pcs 25CYC

Note: 1CYC refers to the battery after the first cycle of charge and discharge; 25CYC refers to the battery after 25 cycles of charge and discharge. If you cannot determine the battery type or the battery weight is greater than 12kg, please contact us to confirm the sample quantity, status requirements and test plan.

 

b) 1.2m drop test of packaged parts

Sample delivery requirements, testing cycle and cost standards

Test items

Sample request

Detection cycle

Testing fee

1.2m drop test

a package

2 working days

$ 150 /model

Expedited: Only expedited on the same day is accepted

$ 200 /model

 

c)Customized test

UN383 test cycle and testing fee standards

Fees

≤100Wh battery

>100Wh battery

cost

cycle

cost

cycle

25
charge and discharge cycles

$ 250 Model

10-15 days

Please confirm with the lab!

UN38.3 test

$ 1700 Model

About 30 days
(excluding statutory holidays)






 


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