Flammability Vertical Burning Apparatus

The ASTM test serves as a preliminary indication of Textile /  plastics material acceptability for use as part of a device or appliance with respect to its flammability. The material is kept vertical to the flame for the test. 

The ASTM test serves as a preliminary indication of Textile /  plastics material acceptability for use as part of a device or appliance with respect to its flammability. 

This test uses specimen which is held at one end in the vertical position (in a U shaped sample holder ) . A burner flame is applied to the free end of the specimen for specific  time.

The Following Parameters are observed

• Duration of flaming combustion after the burner flame application.
• Duration of after burner flame burning
• Duration of glowing combustion after burner flame application.

The Instrument conforms to ASTM 6413 and IS 11871

The Instrument consist of the following

     A Single Walled Chamber for sample burning with front glass door

     A Vertical Burner with precise gas control system including gas regulator

     Burner Moving system to adjust the burner position

     Sample Holding System

     Digital Timer for flame application with burner exhaust at the end of desired time

     Digital timer for flame observation after flame is removed (Unaided Burning).

     Digital timer for Glow observation. 

     Exhaust Fan (Optional)