Vigilex Energy: Safe explosion protection for battery and gas storage solutions

Vigilex Energy offers specialized solutions for fire and explosion protection in energy storage systems (BESS). Its products, such as ARC-VENT and DUAL-VENT, are designed to maximize safety in critical applications. Vigilex Energy guarantees maximum safety and reliability through strict quality controls and compliance with European standards. The company supports customers with comprehensive advice and tailor-made solutions to optimize their investments.

Over 40 years of expertise in safety technologies at Vigilex Energy

Vigilex Energy, a French company based in Angers, brings over 40 years of experience in sheet metal processing and 15 years in explosion protection. The 150-strong family business offers solutions for battery storage and container solutions that are used worldwide. In addition to production in France, the company operates plants in China and is currently building a plant in the USA to meet increasing global requirements.

Customized explosion protection solutions for battery storage systems

Vigilex Energy specializes in safety solutions that are used in battery containers. The central elements are rupture disks that open at a specific explosion pressure. These innovative devices prevent containers from being completely destroyed in the event of an explosion by diverting the resulting pressure and flames upwards in a controlled manner. This minimizes the risk to personnel, firefighters and the surrounding area, even at major events where such systems are being used more and more frequently. In addition, Vigilex offers gas detectors that can detect accumulations of hydrogen at an early stage and trigger automatic venting. This often prevents an explosion before it occurs. Both systems - rupture disks and gas detectors - work hand in hand to ensure maximum safety.

ATEX-certified safety for industrial requirements

Vigilex Energy products are certified to ATEX standards and guarantee maximum reliability. The rupture disks open at a defined pressure of 100 millibars, whereas conventional containers would not withstand this pressure. In the event of an explosion, which can generate pressures of up to 8 to 10 bar, these devices prevent the container from being destroyed and dangerous fragments or flames from escaping in an uncontrolled manner. Even in the event of a thermal runaway, in which a single battery cell can release up to 600 liters of hydrogen, Vigilex solutions ensure safe pressure relief and thus protect people and infrastructure.

Safety as the key to the energy transition

With innovative products such as rupture disks and gas detectors, Vigilex Energy makes a significant contribution to the safe use of battery storage systems. At a time when renewable energies and energy storage are becoming increasingly important, the company offers solutions that not only maximize the efficiency but also the safety of the systems.