Flammability Test UL FT 1&2

Standard Compliance : UL 1581, UL 2556, Vertical Flame and FT1 Tests, Cable Flame Test, VW-1 (Vertical Specimen) Flame Test, Horizontal Specimen Appliance-Wire Flame Test, Horizontal-Specimen, FT2 Flame Test, Other Equivalent Standards 

The UL 1581 test for flammability of cable materials gives a preliminary indication of their suitability for a particular application. The apparatus is supplied as a complete system incorporating all the features necessary for ease of use and safety. It conforms to UL 1581 vertical specimen Bunsen burner tests and associated international standards. 

These are:

  1. 1060. Vertical Flame and FT1 Tests 
  2. 1061. Cable Flame Test 
  3. 1080. VW1 (Vertical Specimen) Flame Test 
  4. 1090. Horizontal Specimen Appliance Wire Flame Test 
  5. 1100. Horizontal Specimen/ FT2 Flame Test 

The equipment comprises: 

  • Fume Chamber sized to volume 
  • Fully adjustable vertical & horizontal specimen holders 
  • Burner in compliance to ASTM D5025 with angle adjustment (20, 45) 
  • Automatic burner movement (cyclic) and test duration timers on touch screen interface 
  • Smoke Extraction System 

 

Keywords : Vertical Flame and FT1 Tests, Cable Flame Test, VW-1 (Vertical Specimen) Flame Test, Horizontal Specimen Appliance-Wire Flame Test, Horizontal-Specimen, FT2 Flame Test.