What Materials and Instruments Are Required for the Horizontal Burning Tester?

The horizontal burning test is primarily used to evaluate the horizontal burning performance of materials. This is particularly true in the construction, furniture, textile, and electronics industries, which place stringent requirements on fire resistance. The following details the materials and instruments required for the horizontal burning test, as well as the preparatory steps and precautions required before the test.

1. Preparing Materials

Test Samples: First, prepare samples that meet the test standards. Sample selection should be based on specific test standards and specifications, such as ASTM D6413 (Horizontal Burning Test of Textiles and Films) and UL 94 (Flammability Test of Plastics). Ensure that the sample size, shape, and thickness meet the standard requirements, and that there is a sufficient quantity to accommodate multiple or parallel tests.

Fuel: The horizontal burning test primarily evaluates the burning performance of materials and requires methane gas as an auxiliary gas to simulate the fire source in actual use scenarios.

2. Preparing Instruments

Horizontal Vertical Flame Chamber: This is the core equipment for the horizontal burning test. It integrates an ignition system, timing system, and temperature control system, and can automatically or manually control the test process and record relevant data.

We recommend our horizontal vertical flame chamber, featuring an integrated design that offers convenient and intelligent operation. The igniter's flame size, shape, and temperature can be precisely controlled according to test standards, ensuring repeatable and comparable testing. Its support frame and fixture secure the test specimen, maintaining a horizontal position and meeting test requirements. The design of the support frame and fixture provides stable support for the specimen, preventing displacement or deformation during testing.

The data acquisition and analysis system collects various test data, such as burning time, flame spread rate, burning rate, and burning intensity, and performs preliminary data analysis and processing. The system should also offer robust data storage and export capabilities to facilitate subsequent data analysis and report compilation.