Lateral Spread of Flame Test Apparatus
Product Specification Sheet
Lateral Spread of Flame Test Apparatus
Model Number: MTFT-06
The Lateral Spread of Flame Test Apparatus from Micro Technologies is a professional fire-testing system designed to measure the lateral flame spread characteristics of vertically mounted materials exposed to a controlled radiant heat field. The equipment is suitable for comparative fire-performance evaluation of wall surfaces, building products, railway materials, marine products and other applicable materials, with configurations available for ISO 5658-2 testing.
Product Specification
The Lateral Spread of Flame Test Apparatus from Micro Technologies is designed for laboratory evaluation of how flames propagate laterally across the surface of a vertically mounted specimen when subjected to controlled radiant heat exposure. It provides a controlled testing environment for investigating the surface burning behaviour and flame-spread characteristics of materials.
The apparatus incorporates a radiant panel system that produces a defined heat-flux gradient across the test specimen. The specimen is mounted vertically in the designated test position so that its exposed surface receives varying levels of radiant energy along its length.
A controlled ignition source is applied according to the selected test procedure. Once ignition occurs, the progression of the flame front across the specimen surface can be observed and recorded. This enables quantitative and comparative assessment of material flame-spread behaviour.
The system can be used to evaluate important fire-response characteristics such as lateral flame spread distance, flame-front progression, critical heat flux at extinguishment and related burning behaviour, depending on the applicable standard and system configuration.
The radiant panel and specimen-support arrangement are designed to maintain consistent positioning during testing. This controlled geometry is important for producing repeatable radiant exposure and reliable comparative results between different material specimens.
Suitable instrumentation can be incorporated to monitor test conditions, radiant heat exposure, flame progression and other required parameters. The control section provides convenient access to operating functions and measurement systems.
The apparatus is particularly useful for testing materials intended for building interiors, wall surfaces, transportation systems, railway applications, marine environments and other applications where surface flame propagation is an important fire-safety consideration.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the Lateral Spread of Flame Test Apparatus is suitable for fire-testing laboratories, material manufacturers, construction-product laboratories, railway testing facilities, marine material laboratories, certification facilities, research institutes and quality-control departments.
Features
- Lateral flame-spread testing system
- Vertical specimen mounting arrangement
- Controlled radiant panel exposure
- Defined radiant heat-flux gradient
- Controlled ignition source
- Flame-front progression observation
- Critical heat-flux evaluation capability
- Stable specimen supporting frame
- Integrated control and monitoring system
- Suitable for comparative fire-performance testing
- Robust laboratory construction
- Designed for repeatable testing
- Configurable for ISO 5658-2 requirements
Benefits
- Quantitatively evaluates lateral flame propagation
- Provides controlled radiant exposure conditions
- Helps compare fire performance of different materials
- Supports assessment of surface burning behaviour
- Useful for building, railway and marine material evaluation
- Supports product development and material selection
- Suitable for quality-control and certification-oriented laboratories
- Controlled test geometry improves repeatability
Typical Test Parameters
| Parameter | Evaluation |
|---|---|
| Lateral Flame Spread | Flame Progression Across Specimen |
| Specimen Orientation | Vertical |
| Thermal Exposure | Radiant Heat-Flux Gradient |
| Flame Front | Position / Progression |
| Critical Heat Flux | At Flame Extinguishment |
| Ignition | Controlled Flame Source |
| Burning Behaviour | Surface Fire Response |
| Test Duration | Time-Based Monitoring |
| Test Method | ISO 5658-2 Configuration |
Exact radiant panel specifications, heat-flux range, specimen dimensions, instrumentation, burner arrangement and data-acquisition options depend on the required standard and system configuration.
Applicable Testing Standard
The apparatus can be configured for testing according to ISO 5658-2, which covers the lateral spread of flame on building and transport products in a vertical configuration.
Applications
- Lateral flame spread testing
- Surface flame propagation studies
- Critical heat-flux evaluation
- Building material fire testing
- Wall surface material testing
- Railway material fire testing
- Marine material fire testing
- Construction product evaluation
- Composite material testing
- Interior surface material testing
- Fire-performance comparison
- Product development
- Quality-control testing
- Fire-safety research
Industries Served
Building Materials Industry, Construction Industry, Railway Industry, Marine Industry, Transportation Sector, Fire Testing Laboratories, Material Testing Laboratories, Certification Laboratories, Research Institutes, Product Development Centers, Quality Control Laboratories
Available Variants
Lateral Spread of Flame Tester, Lateral Flame Spread Test Apparatus, ISO 5658-2 Flame Spread Tester, Radiant Panel Flame Spread Tester, Surface Flame Spread Apparatus, Vertical Flame Spread Tester, Material Flame Propagation Tester, Lateral Flame Spread Testing Equipment
FAQs
What is a Lateral Spread of Flame Test Apparatus used for?
It is used to evaluate how flames spread laterally across the surface of a vertically mounted material subjected to controlled radiant heat exposure.
What is ISO 5658-2?
ISO 5658-2 specifies a fire test method for determining the lateral spread of flame on vertically oriented building and transport products under defined radiant exposure conditions.
How is the specimen positioned during testing?
The test specimen is mounted in a vertical orientation and exposed to a controlled radiant heat-flux gradient.
What materials can be evaluated?
Depending on the applicable test requirements, the apparatus can evaluate suitable building products, wall surface materials, railway materials, marine products, composites and transportation-related materials.
What is lateral flame spread?
Lateral flame spread describes the sideways progression of a flame front across the exposed surface of a material under defined test conditions.
Can critical heat flux be evaluated?
Yes. In an appropriate ISO 5658-2 configuration, the test can be used to determine parameters associated with the critical heat flux at which flame propagation ceases.
Is the apparatus suitable for railway and marine testing?
Yes. The test method is relevant to suitable transportation, railway and marine material fire-performance applications, subject to the applicable regulatory requirements.
Can the equipment be configured for ISO 5658-2?
Yes. The system can be supplied in a configuration suitable for ISO 5658-2 testing, according to the required technical specification.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Professional flame-spread testing solution
- Controlled radiant panel heating system
- Suitable for vertically mounted materials
- Configurable for ISO 5658-2 requirements
- Suitable for building and transportation material testing
- Designed for research, quality control and professional laboratories
- OEM, institutional and customized supply available
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