Description
Parameter
Ignition time: 12+/-0.2 s or 3+/-0.2 s |
Distance from the igniter to specimen: 19 or 17 mm |
Burner size: 10mm / 11mm x barrel length 76+/-6mm |
Dimension of holder : 442 x 76 / 442 x 89mm outside, 356×51 mm interior |
Time Display and accuracy: 0-999.9s, 0.1s |
Accessories: Weights, Specimen holder, Flame measuring tape, Steel ruler, Sampling plate (optional: Weights, Specimen holder) |
Specification
Model | TF312 |
Standards | ASTM D6413, (optional: 16CFR Parts 1615/1616, CALIF TB 117 Method A, CPAI 84, GB/T 5455) |
Power | 220/110 V, 50/60 Hz |
Weight | 45 Kg |
Dimensions | 550 mm * 520 mm * 1010 mm |
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What is the Vertical Flammability Chamber?
Vertical Flammability Chamber TF312 is designed to measure the flame resistance of textiles(vertical test) or products like children’s sleepwear, evening dress for children and adults, special industrial wearings, curtains, and so on.
The burner ignites the specimen automatically, and the ignition time is programmable. Therefore, it is very convenient to carry out the test. And then there will be after-flame time and afterglow time on the display. It is convenient to operate the machine due to the user-friendly design of the control panel and the touch screen. Finally, the screen will show the test results when the vertical flammability test is over. Besides, it is comprised of a draft-free stainless steel flammability chamber with an observation window for easy test viewing. Moreover, specimen holders, burners, and associated hardware are dependent on the test standard and must be specified.Vertical flame resistance test standards of textiles
There are many test methods for flame resistance of textiles, and different kinds of fabrics have different test methods. The applicable standard for vertical flame test of TF312 is briefly introduced below.- ASTM D6413: Standard test method for flame resistance of textile (Vertical test)
- 16 CFR Parts 1615/1616: Standards for the flammability of children’s sleepwear
- CALIF TB 117: Requirements, Test Procedure and Apparatus for Testing the Flame Retardance of Resilient Filling Materials Used in Upholstered Furniture
- CPAI 84: A sepcification for flame resistance materials used in camping tentage
- GB/T 5455: Textiles – Burning behaviour – Determination of damaged length, afterglow time and afterflame time of vertically oriented specimens
How to test the flame resistance of textiles?
Place a certain size sample on the specified sample holder for drying and cooling, and then place the sample in the vertical flammability chamber. Use the standard flame to ignite the lower part of the sample, measure the minimum ignition time, afterflame time, afterglow time, damaged length, etc. of the sample, and evaluate the flame resistance of the sample.The test report
- Conditioning conditions of the specimen
- Description of the sample and test date, tester
- The selected gas, atmospheric conditions, or any deviations in the test
- Characteristics of specimens after burning, such as charring, melting, shrinkage, curling, etc.
- The measured value and the average value of after-flame time, afterglow time, as well as the damaged length of the specimen
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