Alcohol Burner Flame Resistance Tester
Category：Material Combustion Tester
Introduction
The Alcohol Burner Flame Resistance Tester is designed to evaluate the flame resistance and fire behavior of materials and products used in coal mining and conveyor systems. By applying a standardized alcohol flame source under controlled conditions, the instrument quantitatively assesses burning time, afterflame time, afterglow time, and flame propagation characteristics. These results are critical for verifying compliance with safety regulations for underground mining environments, where fire prevention and flame retardancy are essential for personnel safety and operational reliability.
Applications
The instrument is used for flame resistance testing of materials and products including but not limited to:
Conveyor rollers and idlers
Flame-retardant conveyor belts
Steel cord conveyor belts for coal mines
Solid woven conveyor belts for underground mining
Polymer products for underground coal mines
Plastic pipes for underground coal mines
Rubber hoses for underground coal mines
Hydraulic support hoses and hose assemblies
Steel wire rope traction conveyor belts
Rubber buffer idlers for belt conveyors
Plastic false roof belts and plastic mesh products
Standards
(1) GB/T 3685-1996 — Specification and Test Method for Alcohol Burner Flame Resistance of Conveyor Belts
(2) MT 113-1995 — General Test Methods and Evaluation Rules for Flame Retardant and Anti-static Properties of Polymer Products for Underground Coal Mines
(3) MT 141-2005 — Plastic Mesh for Underground Coal Mines
(4) MT 147-1995 — Flame-Retardant and Anti-static Solid Woven Conveyor Belts for Coal Mines
(5) MT 181-1988 — Safety Performance Inspection Specification for Plastic Pipes Used Underground in Coal Mines
(6) MT 182 — Alcohol Burner Flame Resistance Test Method for Coal Mine Products
(7) MT 191-1989 — Safety Performance Inspection Specification for Rubber Hoses Used Underground in Coal Mines
(8) MT 449-1995 — Test Method and Evaluation Rules for Flame Retardant and Anti-static Steel Wire Rope Traction Conveyor Belts for Coal Mines
(9) MT 450-1995 — Test Method and Evaluation Rules for Flame Retardant and Anti-static Steel Cord Conveyor Belts for Coal Mines
(10) MT 668-2008 — Steel Cord Flame-Retardant Conveyor Belts for Coal Mines
(11) MT 820-2006 — Technical Conditions for Belt Conveyors Used in Coal Mines
(12) MT 821-2006 — Technical Conditions for Conveyor Rollers Used in Underground Coal Mines
(13) MT/T 98-2006 — Inspection Specification for Hydraulic Support Hoses and Hose Assemblies
(14) MT 558-2005 — Plastic Pipes for Underground Coal Mines
(15) MT 914-2008 — Solid Woven Flame-Retardant Conveyor Belts for Coal Mines
Technical Parameters
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Applicable Standards | MT 113, MT 182, MT 914 |
| Burner Type | Precision alcohol burner |
| Flame Height | 150 mm – 180 mm (adjustable) |
| Burning Time Range | 0 – 99.99 s |
| Timing Accuracy | ±0.01 s |
| Afterflame / Afterglow Timing | 0 – 99.99 s, accuracy ±0.01 s |
| Control System | PLC + HMI automatic control |
| Sample Quantity | 6 specimens tested simultaneously |
| Data Processing | Automatic timing, averaging, display |
| Data Output | USB export and printing |
| Flame Temperature Calibration | Included |
| Flame Height Gauge | Included |
| Side Arm Graduation | Minimum scale 0.1 mL |
| Combustion Chamber Size | 660 × 660 × 1050 mm |
| Control Cabinet Size | 910 × 660 × 1050 mm |
| Chamber Material | Stainless steel |
| Observation Door | Transparent viewing door |
| Exhaust System | Built-in exhaust fan |
| Power Supply | AC 220 V, 50 Hz, 50 W |
| Fuel | 5% (V/V) methanol + 95% (V/V) ethanol (user supplied) |
Features
(1) Precision alcohol burner providing stable and repeatable flame conditions
(2) Automatic ignition and burning time control
(3) Automatic measurement of afterflame and afterglow times with digital display
(4) Adjustable flame height with calibration tools supplied
(5) PLC + HMI control for high automation and accurate timing
(6) Simultaneous testing of six specimens with automatic average calculation
(7) Stainless steel combustion chamber with transparent observation door
(8) Integrated exhaust system for automatic removal of combustion gases
(9) Test data storage, USB export, and printing capability
FAQ
(1) What is this product?
It is a laboratory flame resistance testing instrument using an alcohol burner to evaluate the combustion behavior of coal mine and conveyor-related products.
(2) What is it used for?
It is used to measure burning time, afterflame time, and afterglow time of materials exposed to a standardized alcohol flame.
(3) Why is it important?
Flame resistance testing is essential to ensure fire safety and regulatory compliance for materials used in underground coal mines and conveyor systems.
(4) What products can it test?
Conveyor belts, rollers, polymer products, plastic pipes, rubber hoses, hydraulic hoses, steel cord belts, and other coal mine-related components.
(5) What types are there?
The system supports multiple MT and GB standards within a single integrated alcohol burner flame testing configuration.
(6) How does it operate?
Samples are mounted in the combustion chamber, exposed to a controlled alcohol flame for a specified time, and the system automatically measures and records combustion-related parameters.
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