Shipping used LifeP04 / server batteries (US)?

[mattleonard]

I'm struggling to find useful info for this online - anyone have experience shipping 2nd-hand server rack batteries (not via the manufacturer)?

This would be domestic US, I understand ground is the way to go, but I'm looking at ~600 lbs, so presumably a LTL (less-than-load) pallet. Any advice is much appreciated!

-Matt

 

[sunshine_eggo]

Don't forget that they're hazmat:

Transporting Lithium Batteries | PHMSA

www.phmsa.dot.gov

No. It doesn't matter that they're LFP.

 

[mattleonard]

The Haz-Mat designation is precisely the prompt of my question. Shipping heavy things is easy. But shipping the batteries (due to the Haz Mat/Class 9 designation) is where I'm striking out.

 

[sunshine_eggo]

For starters discharge to 30%.

I believe they're classified as UN3480.

UN3480

You might have some success referencing that to shippers.