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When Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) required a specialist container conversions partner to supply shipping containers for the safe storage and testing of electric vehicle batteries, it turned to S Jones Containers.
Since the partnership began in 2018, our Conversions team has delivered 10 bespoke container solutions to support WMG’s battery research and testing programmes. The projects have included safe storage systems, cycle testing units and abuse testing units, helping WMG carry out battery testing in controlled, purpose-built environments.
As both an academic department at the University of Warwick and part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVMC), WMG carries out research and development into electric vehicle battery technologies, supporting the future of battery manufacturing in the UK.
WMG is recognised for its research and development into electric vehicle battery technologies, helping to evaluate new battery materials and designs for future automotive applications.
To support this work, WMG required a range of specialist shipping container conversions capable of housing different battery testing activities. The units needed to provide controlled environments for testing while also containing a battery fire should one occur.
Working with a local container conversion specialist enabled WMG to develop a series of bespoke testing and storage units tailored to the changing requirements of its battery research programmes.
During our longstanding partnership with WMG, our conversions team has designed and delivered 10 containerised battery storage solutions to enable the safe testing of its latest innovations. This includes:
Through this ongoing partnership, WMG has been able to test and research proposed battery designs to ensure their integrity.
With the research into batteries and materials continuing at pace, one of the latest collaborations between us and WMG has been a new Cycle Testing Unit, delivered in June 2024.
To deliver on WMG’s exact needs, the first stage of the process in designing this new container was a consultation with our team to discuss the elements needed within the design.
Following this, a CAD plan was created and sent to WMG to show how different elements of the container would fit together and house the batteries to be tested. After the layout was finalised and agreed, the conversions team set out to convert a 20ft container into WMG’s newest Cycle Testing Unit.
The bespoke unit was fitted with fire-rated equipment such as smoke ventilation, over-pressure relief panels also known as ‘blast panels’, ATEX-rated cabling, and protective linings. This means that in the event of a worst-case scenario such as a lithium-ion battery entering thermal runaway, the unit will be able to extract the smoke safely and contain the fire.
Once the unit was completed, it was delivered to WMG’s site at the University of Warwick where it was placed ready for use.
Speaking of the ongoing relationship, Dr Simon Jones, Principal Engineer – Battery Safety at Warwick Manufacturing Group said:
“Our six-year partnership with S Jones Containers Conversions Division has played an important role in our ability to remain at the forefront of research and development for electric vehicle battery production in the UK, allowing us to safely test batteries.
The experts at S Jones Containers ensured the development and delivery of our new Cycle Testing Unit was smooth and efficient, and we look forward to continuing this collaborative partnership in the future.”
Whether you’re developing new battery technologies, carrying out safety testing or storing lithium-ion batteries, we design and manufacture bespoke shipping container conversions tailored to your application.
From initial CAD design through to fabrication and delivery, our in-house team works with customers to develop container solutions that meet the technical and operational requirements of each project.
Learn more about our container conversion capabilities or contact us to discuss your project.
