Characteristics
- Determination of the flame propagation through electrical cables and wires
The test equipment is used for testing with horizontal and vertical test specimen arrangement.
Vertically oriented test specimen
The cable under test is exposed to a 500 W flame (125 mm high) three times for 60 seconds with an interval of 30 seconds. This determines whether the flame is propagated longitudinally.
Horizontally oriented test specimen
The cable under test is exposed to a 225 W flame (50 mm high) for 30 seconds. This determines whether the flame is propagated longitudinally.
The tests provide information on whether the specimens leak or release emissions into the environment during flame impingement.
Technical specifications
| Type of specimen: | Electrical cables and wires |
| Test standard: | UL 1581 |
| Sensors: | Timer Gas pressure Gas flow |
| Special features: | Tool-free conversion between vertical and horizontal test arrangement due to rotatable stand Calibration device according to ASTM 5207 Tests can be performed with the 225 W test flame or a 500 W test flame, depending on the standard. Electric fan Chamber lighting Cable remote control for timer Electronic flow meter Exhaust fan |
| Supplies: | 230 VAC Methane gas |
| Dimensions: W x d x h: | 1660 x 1410 x 2500 mm Exhaust duct DN200 |
| Weight: | approx. 600 kg |