Test for Flammability of Materials

Introduction

This tester is developed base on the standard AS1530.2. test for flammability of materials. The method is applied to the testing of a thin sheet or woven material which is sufficiently pliable to be inserted into the test apparatus by hand without special softening treatment,

Standard

AS1530.2  Test for flammability of materials.

so that it may be graded according to a flammability index.

Apparatus

Two parallel brass rails, light gauge angle section which is  formed in length to be slightly convex, with location pin;

All other frames made of stainless steel material;

A 533.4mm scaler is fixed to one side of the mounting frame, with 21 equally space and 25.4mm apart;

Two stainless steel wire alone location pin with lightly tension to a held specimen in position;

Ignition copper trough, with an internal dimension of 20mmx10mmx3mm, with brass support, height-adjustable.

Stainless steel flue and hood;

4 thermocouple, type K, positioned symmetrically within the flue, 570mm above the test specimen;

1 thermocouple, type K, positioned in the control box, monitor ambient temperature;

Labview software with DAQ module for temperature record and the Area (A) calculation;