About Flammability Tester
Flammability Tester (horizental Burning )
The Method For Classification Of Plastic Sheets Or Bar Materials As 94hb Grade Flammability Is Based On The Determination Of Horizontal Burning Characteristics Of The Material Under Test.
In This Test, A Bar Specimen Is Held At One End With Its Longitudinal Axis Lying In A Horizontal Plane. A Flame Is Applied To Its Free End For A Specified Duration Of Time And Removed. Time And Extent Of Burning Are Measured To Evaluate The Horizontal Burning Characteristic Of The Material Under Test.
The Globe Flammability Tester (horizontal Burning Test) For Determination Of Horizontal Burning Characteristic Of Plastic Consists Of A Drought Free Enclosure, An Arrangement To Hold A 127 Mm Square Wire Gauge And The Test Specimen From One End With Its Longitudinal Axis Lying In A Horizontal Plane And Its Traverse Axis Inclined At 45, A Burner To Apply The Flame At The Tip Of The Test Specimen, Arrangement To Incline The Burner To 45 And To Move It So That Its Tip Can Be Brought Vertically Below The Free End Of The Test Specimen, A Pre-set Type Digital Timer To Measure The Time Of Application Of Flame, And A Digital Time Interval Meter To Measure The Flaming Times.
Technical specification
Accuracy | +/-2% |
Weight | 23 Kg |
Voltage | 220 V |
Frequency | 50 Hz |
Power | 20 W |
Brand | Globe Enterprises |
Size | 500 x 331 x 900 mm |
Material | SS |
Ignition Time | 1 +/- 0.05 s |
Angle of Inclination of the Specimen | 45 Degree |
Precise Flammability TestingThis Flammability Tester facilitates accurate assessment of flame spread and resistance, providing real-time data via a digital display. Its adjustable test speed and automatic timing help ensure consistency and repeatability. Users can efficiently conduct single-specimen tests with real-time monitoring, vital for quality control and R&D applications in textiles and plastics.
User-Friendly and Safe OperationFeaturing a stainless steel enclosure and a transparent viewing window, the tester prioritizes operator safety while maintaining visual access to the specimen. With manual or automatic flame controls and adjustable flame height, the system offers flexibility and precise application, suitable for various testing protocols and regulatory requirements in laboratories and manufacturing environments.
FAQs of Flammability Tester:
Q: How is the Flammability Tester operated for flame spread assessment?
A: The Flammability Tester uses a digital timer and can be controlled either manually or automatically for flame application. After placing a single specimen of up to 150 mm x 50 mm in the test slot, the operator sets the desired speed and initiates the test, during which flame spread is measured in real time and displayed digitally.
Q: What types of materials can be tested with this equipment?
A: This tester is designed for plastics, textiles, films, and foams with specimen widths up to 150 mm, making it suitable for a wide range of manufacturing and material testing needs.
Q: When is it beneficial to use this Flammability Tester in a laboratory setting?
A: The tester is ideal for routine quality control, safety certification, and research and development projects. Its precision and real-time data output make it especially valuable when verifying material compliance with industry flammability standards.
Q: Where can this Flammability Tester be installed and used?
A: It is suitable for use in material testing laboratories, quality control departments, and manufacturing facilities where flammability and flame spread are critical parameters.
Q: What is the process for conducting a standard test cycle?
A: A standard cycle involves placing a prepared specimen in the slot, adjusting speed and flame height, starting the test, and monitoring the flame spread via the digital display. After the test, afterflame and afterglow measurements can be taken automatically.
Q: How does the tester enhance accuracy and safety in flammability testing?
A: With an accuracy of 1 mm and features like a transparent window, automatic timing, and stainless steel enclosure, the tester provides reliable measurements and safe operation. The digital controls minimize human error and improve repeatability.
Q: What are the key benefits of using this Flammability Tester for exporters and manufacturers?
A: Manufacturers and exporters benefit from precise, standardized flammability data, facilitating compliance with international quality and safety standards. This helps streamline product certification and supports market access globally.