Drapery Flammability Tester

The Drapery Flammability Tester is a specialized instrument designed to evaluate the flame resistance of textiles and drapery materials in compliance with international fire safety standards. It simulates real-world fire scenarios to quantify ignition resistance, flame spread, and self-extinguishing properties.

• Type: Vertical/horizontal flame propagation tester
• Test Standards: NFPA 701, ASTM D6413, ISO 6941
• Flame Source: Propane gas burner (12mm nozzle)
• Sample Size: 610×1220mm (vertical) / 610×2440mm (horizontal)
• Key Metrics:
  • Flame Spread Time (seconds)
  • Char Length (mm)
  • Afterflame/Afterglow Duration

• Dual Test Modes:
  • Vertical Test: Evaluates upward flame spread
  • Horizontal Test: Measures lateral ignition resistance
• Advanced Detection:
  • Real-time thermal imaging (°C gradient mapping)
  • AI-based flame front tracking
  • Automatic char length measurement (±1mm accuracy)
• Automation:
  • Motorized burner positioning
  • Programmable gas flow control
  • Self-cleaning exhaust system

• NFPA 701 (Standard Methods for Fire Tests of Draperies)
• ASTM D6413 (Vertical Ignition Resistance)
• ISO 6941 (Textile flame propagation)
• BS 5852 (UK flammability standard)

1. Textile Manufacturing: Certifying fabrics for public buildings
2. Interior Design: Evaluating drapery fire resistance
3. Fire Safety Departments: Compliance testing for hotels/hospitals
4. R&D: Developing flame-retardant coatings

1. Sample Preparation: Cut to size, clamp vertically/horizontally
2. Calibration: Reference fabric validation
3. Testing: Ignite burner at specified height/duration
4. Analysis: Generate flame spread velocity curves
5. Cleaning: Automated soot extraction system

• Fire-rated enclosure required (class A60)
• PPE mandatory (heat-resistant gloves, goggles)
• Fire extinguisher (Class B) must be on standby