Company Conducts On-Site Inspections of Cell Nail Penetration Tests to Ensure Compliance with New 3C Standards
Company Conducts On-Site Inspections of Cell Nail Penetration Tests to Ensure Compliance with New 3C Standards
2025-11-04
In a proactive move to prioritize product safety and align with the upcoming new 3C national standards, our company recently conducted on-site inspections of nail penetration tests at key lithium-ion cell suppliers. The inspections focus on rigorous qualification criteria for cell safety, underscoring the firm’s commitment to upholding the highest quality and safety benchmarks in its product lineup.
Nail penetration testing is a critical assessment to evaluate the thermal runaway risk of lithium-ion cells when subjected to internal short circuits caused by sharp object intrusion—a key safety indicator for battery-powered products. Our company has established four core observation points that must all be satisfied for a cell to be deemed qualified, in line with both national standards and industry best practices.
First, the cell must show no combustion. During and after the penetration process, there shall be no open flames, continuous sparks, or other combustion phenomena. Brief local high-temperature reddening without flame formation will be further defined in accordance with applicable standards to ensure accurate judgment. Second, no explosion is permitted. The cell casing must be free from explosion-related characteristics such as cracking, bursting, or jetting of substances. For pouch cells, severe bulging followed by rupture and splashing is strictly prohibited.
Third, severe leakage is not allowed, as explicitly required by standards such as GB 31241. This means the electrolyte must not leak in large quantities to form a liquid pool, though a small amount of electrolyte wetting the casing surface is generally acceptable. Finally, the observation duration must meet requirements: a continuous observation period of at least 60 minutes is mandatory to avoid missing delayed thermal runaway, while some internal control standards may extend this period to 120 minutes for enhanced safety verification.
A company spokesperson stated, “As the new 3C national standards raise the bar for product safety, conducting on-site inspections of core component tests like nail penetration is crucial to safeguarding consumer safety and ensuring market compliance. We will continue to strengthen supplier quality management and implement strict testing protocols to deliver reliable products to our customers.”
The new 3C national standards, set to impose more stringent safety requirements on electronic products, have prompted enterprises across the industry to enhance quality control measures. By prioritizing rigorous cell safety testing, our company aims to stay ahead of regulatory changes and maintain a competitive edge in product safety and reliability.