UL 1581 EN 60332 UL 2556 Single Core Cable Flame Test Chamber
The VW-1 Flame Tester FT1/FT2 is designed for measuring the vertical burning performance of single plastic wires, control wires, and various cables including cross-linked, elevator, ship, and mining cables. This precision instrument also tests high self-extinguishing low-smoke halogen-free flame-retardant polyolefin insulation materials and 105°C low-smoke halogen-free flame-retardant olefin radiation insulating materials.
Technical Capabilities
This vertical burning tester delivers high accuracy with automatic timing and test termination capabilities. The system features easy operation and reliable performance for consistent flame testing results.
Compliance Standards
- EN50265-1
- IEC60332-1-2/3:2004
- IEC60695-11-2:2003
- GB/T 18380-2008
- GB/T 5169.14-2007
Technical Specifications
| Combustion Chamber |
300mm wide * 1200mm * 450mm deep |
| Combustion Torch |
1KW combustion nozzle compliant with GB/T5169.14-2007/IEC60695-11-2:2003 standard, blue flame core height 50-60mm, total flame height 170-190mm |
| Gas Requirement |
High-purity 95% technical grade propane gas (or equivalent substitute) |
| Sample Installation |
Sample length: 600 ± 25mm; Distance between upper and lower brackets: 550mm |
| Fire Time Control |
0.1-999.9S continuous setting with continuous flame application during set time |
| Torch Installation |
Blue flame contact point positioned 475mm from lower edge of upper bracket at 45-degree angle to specimen vertical axis |
| Control Functions |
Manual or automatic operation selection |
| Gas Flow Range |
100-1000mL/min |
| Air Flow Range |
1-10L/min |
| Pressure Gauge |
0-0.75kpa range adjustment |
| Ignition Mode |
High pressure automatic ignition |