
Automotive Interior Vertical Flame Test Apparatus
Category:Flammability Tester
Introduction
The Automotive Interior Vertical Flame Test Apparatus is designed in accordance with GB 32086-2015 “Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Vertical Combustion Characteristics of Specific Types of Automotive Interior Materials”. It fully meets the technical requirements of the national standard and is intended for vertical flame testing of M3-class automotive interior materials, such as curtains, sunshades, and other hanging interior components. This device is not suitable for city buses with standing passengers. The system features PLC + touchscreen control for precise and user-friendly operation.
Application
(1) Vertical flame performance testing of M3-class automotive interior materials
(2) Safety verification for automotive curtains, sunshades, and hanging interior components
(3) R&D validation for new or modified interior materials
(4) Quality control and inspection for production batches of interior materials
Standards
(1) GB 32086-2015 “Technical Requirements and Test Methods for Vertical Combustion Characteristics of Specific Types of Automotive Interior Materials”
(2) EU 95/28/EC Automotive Directive (Vertical Flame Section)
(3) Applicable to other international vertical flame testing standards
Parameters
| Parameter | Unit | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Control | – | PLC + Touchscreen |
| Flame Application Time | s | 0.1 – 999.9, presettable, automatic timing |
| Timer Resolution | s | 0.1 |
| T1/T2/T3 Recording Time | s | Max. 9999 |
| Burner Tilt Angle | ° | Default 30, optional 45 |
| Flame Height | mm | 10 – 100, continuously adjustable |
| Power Supply | VAC | 220 ±15%, 500 W, single-phase three-wire |
| Sample Fixture Size | mm | Frame height 560, parallel rod spacing 150, fixing pins ≤2 mm diameter, ≥27 mm length |
| Positioning Pin | mm | Diameter 2, height ≥20 |
| Press Plate | mm | Thickness 1 ±0.1, 12 holes approx. 4 mm diameter |
| Lighting | W | LED 20 × 2 |
| Touchscreen | inch | 7″, effective display 15.4 × 8.59 cm, resolution 800 × 480 |
| Communication Interface | – | RS232 / 3.3V CMOS / TTL serial |
| Storage Capacity | GB | 1 |
| Display Driver | – | FPGA + M3 architecture, low-power CPU |
Features
(1) PLC + touchscreen intelligent control, simple operation
(2) Automatic burner ignition with precise flame application timing
(3) Sample fixtures designed to securely hold test materials
(4) Ventilation chamber ensures uniform airflow
(5) Continuously adjustable flame height for different material requirements
(6) LED lighting allows clear observation of combustion
(7) High-speed data acquisition and display via touchscreen
Accessories
(1) Industrial propane, butane, or LPG fuel source (user-supplied)
(2) Sample fixtures and U-shaped press plate
(3) LED lighting
(4) Touchscreen control module
FAQ
What is this product?
An Automotive Interior Vertical Flame Test Apparatus for vertical flame testing of M3-class automotive interior materials.
What is it used for?
To evaluate the flame performance of curtains, sunshades, and other hanging interior materials, ensuring material safety.
Why is it important?
It assesses the fire safety of interior materials under vertical flame conditions, protecting passengers.
Which industries is it suitable for?
Automotive manufacturing and interior material R&D and testing labs, especially for M3-class vehicles.
What are the similar products?
Vertical flame testers, horizontal flame testers, and automotive interior combustion testing systems.
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