Standards:

ASTM E162, ASTM D3675

Applications:

To determine the surface flammability of building products and cellular plastics.

Product Information:

The Radiant Panel Flame Spread Apparatus measures the surface flammability of building products (ASTM E162) and cellular plastics (ASTM D3675) by using a gas-fired radiant heat panel. The test result is an index that is determined from the flame spread and heat evolution factors. This index is required in various specifications especially for the mass transit industry (buses and trains).

Features:

1. Porous cement and cast iron gas operated radiant panel (12"×18") with electric spark igniter and automatic safety flame out detector.

2. Stainless steel specimen holder, with observation marks every 3", for assessing the progress of the flame front.

3. Stainless steel specimen support.

4. Stainless steel pilot burner assembly.

5. Pyrometer to determine the surface temperature of the radiant panel, mounting bracket included.

6. Air flow meter and gas control valve to control the mixture to the radiant panel.

7. Stainless steel exhaust stack with a removable panel to enable easy cleaning of thermocouples.

8. The stack is provided with 8 thermocouples as required by the standards.

9. Calibration burner with methane gas flow meter.

10. Safety gas controls and cut off circuitry.

FAQs:

1. What is a Radiant Panel Flame Spread Apparatus?

It is a testing device used to evaluate the flame spread characteristics of materials exposed to a controlled radiant heat source.

2. What materials can be tested?

It is commonly used for building materials, flooring, wall coverings, insulation materials, and other combustible products.

3. What parameters are evaluated?

The test can evaluate flame spread distance, flame spread rate, ignition behavior, and other combustion characteristics.

4. What is the purpose of the radiant panel?

The radiant panel provides a controlled and uniform heat flux to simulate thermal exposure conditions during a fire.

5. Why is flame spread testing important?

It provides objective data for assessing material fire performance and supports fire safety classification, product development, and quality control.