Large-Scale Textile Flame Tester for NFPA & UL Standards
New 28 11 月, 2025 24
The Large Flame Flammability Tester is designed to evaluate the combustion behavior of textiles, banners, curtains, and flame-retardant materials under large-scale flame exposure. It meets NFPA 701 Method 2, UL 214, and CAN/ULC S109 standards. The instrument is ideal for testing single-layer or multi-layer specimens and provides reliable data for product certification, R&D, and quality control. Its robust construction allows extended testing
Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) Tester
New 28 11 月, 2025 22
The Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) Tester measures the minimum oxygen concentration required for a material to sustain combustion. By controlling the oxygen-nitrogen mixture, it observes the combustion characteristics of samples, determining the ultimate oxygen index. This instrument is ideal for quality control, material R&D, and compliance testing of textiles, plastics, rubbers, foams, laminates, films, and other solid materials. High repeata
45 Degree Inclined Flame Tester for Textiles
New 28 11 月, 2025 24
The 45° Inclined Flammability Tester is a precision instrument designed to evaluate the flammability of textiles, apparel, upholstery, and other materials using the standardized 45° inclined testing method. It provides quantitative flame spread data and ensures compliance with international and national flame retardancy standards. Equipped with automated ignition, high-precision timers, and adjustable flame control, this instrument is widely use
The Science Behind Scratch Resistance Evaluation
New 14 11 月, 2025 40
Scratch testing represents one of the most sophisticated methodologies in material surface characterization, providing crucial insights into how materials behave under mechanical stress. This scientific approach simulates real-world scratching scenarios through controlled laboratory conditions, enabling researchers and engineers to quantify material resistance with exceptional precision. The fundamental principle involves dragging a precisely cal
Automotive Connector Salt Spray Testing
New 13 11 月, 2025 47
Introduction Automotive connector terminals are crucial components whose corrosion resistance directly impacts vehicle electronic system reliability. Salt spray testing serves as an essential accelerated corrosion evaluation method that simulates harsh marine environments to validate terminal durability. Test Purpose & Principle Primary Objectives: Simulate terminal corrosion in saline/marine climates Accelerate corrosion processes for rapid
The working principle of the cone calorimeter
New 10 11 月, 2025 61
A cone calorimeter measures the heat release rate of materials based on the oxygen consumption principle. This principle states that the amount of heat released per unit of oxygen consumed during material combustion is essentially constant. When a specimen is exposed to the heat source from a conical heater, the cone calorimeter measures the specimen’s heat release rate, smoke production rate, time to ignition, oxygen consumption, carbon mo
Horizontal and Vertical Burning Ratings
FAQ 7 11 月, 2025 81
With the increasing public awareness of fire safety and the issuance of relevant national standards, the domestic combustion testing industry is experiencing an upward trend. Many newcomers to the combustion testing industry are unfamiliar with horizontal and vertical burning ratings. Today, I will provide an introduction. The UL94 standard, being consistent with China’s national standard GB/T 2408-2008. has become the most common test met
Explosion Limit Detection
New 5 11 月, 2025 63
Precision Measurement Technology Standard International Group’s explosion limit detectors employ the closed-vessel method integrated with multi-channel gas mixing systems. Key measurement capabilities include: Accurate determination of Lower/Upper Explosion Limits (LEL/UEL) for gases, vapors, and combustible dusts High-precision monitoring via ±0.5°C thermocouples and ±0.1%FS pressure sensors Patented gas mixing module supporting inert gas
Tribometer Principles & Types
New 4 11 月, 2025 65
1. Core Measurement Principles Static Friction Measurement Static friction coefficient quantifies the minimum force required to initiate movement between two surfaces. Common methods include: Inclined Plane Method: A weighted sled placed on a tilted sample begins sliding at a specific angle. The tangent of this angle gives the maximum static friction coefficient, indicating how easily surfaces start moving relative to each other. Horizontal Pull
What a Tribometer Measures
FAQ 3 11 月, 2025 54
A tribometer is a precision instrument designed to measure frictional forces and wear characteristics between surfaces in contact. It quantifies two fundamental types of friction: Static Friction: The resistance that prevents initial movement between two stationary surfaces. Kinetic Friction: The resistance encountered during relative motion between surfaces. These measurements enable the calculation of coefficients of friction (both static and
Horizontal and Vertical Flame Testers: Key to Accurate Flammability Assessment
New 31 10 月, 2025 56
In sectors such as electronics, automotive manufacturing, and building materials, the flame retardancy of materials is a critical safety indicator. Professional and accurate assessment of flame retardant ratings relies on a core piece of equipment—the Horizontal and Vertical Flame Tester. This apparatus simulates combustion scenarios under specific conditions, providing essential data support for material research, development, and quality contro
GB/T 8626-2007 Test Machine for Flammability of Building Materials
New 30 10 月, 2025 75
GB/T 8626-2007. “Test Method for Flammability of Building Materials,” is one of the core standards in China’s building materials fire safety field. This standard is equivalent to the international standard ISO 11925-2:2002. providing a scientific basis for assessing the flammability of building materials under direct flame impact. As a key piece of equipment for implementing this standard, the test machine for flammability of bu