UL 94 Horizontal & Vertical Flammability Tester
Product Specification Sheet
UL 94 Horizontal & Vertical Flammability Tester
Model Number: MTFT-07
The UL 94 Horizontal & Vertical Flammability Tester from Micro Technologies is a professional fire-testing system designed to evaluate the flammability, burning behaviour, flame spread, afterflame characteristics and burning rate of plastic and polymer materials. The apparatus supports horizontal and vertical specimen configurations and can be configured for testing according to applicable UL 94 and IEC 60695-11-10 requirements.
Product Specification
The UL 94 Horizontal & Vertical Flammability Tester from Micro Technologies is designed for controlled laboratory evaluation of the burning characteristics of plastic, polymeric and insulating materials. The apparatus provides a dedicated test chamber in which specimens can be subjected to a controlled flame under specified horizontal or vertical mounting conditions.
The system supports both horizontal and vertical flammability testing, enabling laboratories to evaluate material response under different specimen orientations. Depending on the applicable test procedure, observations can be made regarding burning rate, flame propagation, afterflame time, afterglow behaviour and whether combustion reaches specified reference positions.
For horizontal testing, the specimen is mounted in the prescribed horizontal orientation and exposed to a controlled flame. The progression of combustion along the specimen can then be observed and used to determine relevant burning characteristics according to the selected test method.
For vertical testing, the specimen is positioned vertically and subjected to the specified ignition procedure. Parameters such as afterflame duration, afterglow time, dripping behaviour and ignition of indicator material can be evaluated where required by the applicable procedure.
A controlled burner assembly provides the ignition flame required for testing. Suitable adjustment arrangements allow the burner and specimen to be positioned according to the prescribed geometry, helping maintain consistent exposure between individual tests.
The enclosed chamber helps reduce the influence of uncontrolled laboratory air movement while providing clear visibility of the specimen and flame. Integrated controls allow convenient operation and monitoring throughout the test sequence.
The apparatus is suitable for testing a variety of plastics, polymers, molded components, insulating materials and other applicable polymeric products used in electrical, electronic and industrial applications.
Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies, the UL 94 Horizontal & Vertical Flammability Tester is suitable for plastics laboratories, electrical and electronics industries, polymer manufacturers, material testing laboratories, research institutes, quality-control facilities and product-development centers.
Features
- Horizontal and vertical flammability testing
- Enclosed combustion test chamber
- Controlled flame application
- Adjustable specimen holding arrangement
- Horizontal specimen testing capability
- Vertical specimen testing capability
- Burning-rate evaluation
- Afterflame and afterglow observation
- Dripping behaviour assessment
- Clear observation window
- Integrated operating controls
- Suitable gas control arrangement
- Robust laboratory construction
- Configurable for UL 94 testing
- Configurable for IEC 60695-11-10 requirements
Benefits
- Combines horizontal and vertical testing in one system
- Provides controlled flammability evaluation
- Helps compare burning behaviour of different polymers
- Supports material selection and product development
- Enables evaluation of flame persistence and propagation
- Suitable for industrial quality-control laboratories
- Controlled chamber improves test consistency
- Supports fire-performance evaluation of electrical and industrial plastics
Typical Test Parameters
| Parameter | Evaluation |
|---|---|
| Specimen Orientation | Horizontal / Vertical |
| Ignition Source | Controlled Flame |
| Burning Rate | According to Test Method |
| Afterflame Time | Measured |
| Afterglow Time | Measured |
| Flame Spread | Observed / Evaluated |
| Dripping Behaviour | Evaluated Where Applicable |
| Specimen Burning | Time & Distance Based |
| Test Chamber | Enclosed |
| Applicable Configuration | UL 94 / IEC 60695-11-10 |
Exact burner configuration, flame calibration, specimen holders, timing system, gas supply arrangement and chamber specifications depend on the required test standard and system configuration.
Applicable Testing Standards
The apparatus can be configured for applicable testing requirements of UL 94 for flammability of plastic materials and IEC 60695-11-10 for horizontal and vertical flame test methods.
Applications
- Horizontal flammability testing
- Vertical flammability testing
- Plastic burning-rate evaluation
- Polymer flammability testing
- Electrical insulation material testing
- Electronic component material evaluation
- Flame propagation assessment
- Afterflame testing
- Afterglow evaluation
- Dripping behaviour observation
- Material comparison
- Product development
- Quality-control testing
- Fire-safety research
Industries Served
Plastics Industry, Polymer Industry, Electrical Industry, Electronics Industry, Appliance Manufacturers, Automotive Components, Material Testing Laboratories, Fire Testing Laboratories, Research Institutes, Quality Control Departments, Product Development Centers
Available Variants
UL 94 Flammability Tester, Horizontal & Vertical Flammability Tester, UL 94 Horizontal Burning Tester, UL 94 Vertical Burning Tester, Plastic Flammability Tester, Polymer Burning Tester, IEC 60695-11-10 Tester, Horizontal Vertical Flame Test Apparatus
FAQs
What is the UL 94 Horizontal & Vertical Flammability Tester used for?
The apparatus is designed to evaluate the burning and flammability characteristics of suitable plastic and polymeric materials under controlled horizontal and vertical test conditions.
Can both horizontal and vertical tests be performed?
Yes. The equipment is designed to accommodate appropriate horizontal and vertical specimen configurations according to the selected test procedure.
What materials can be tested?
Depending on the applicable test method, it can be used for suitable plastics, polymers, insulating materials and polymeric materials used in electrical, electronic and industrial products.
What parameters can be evaluated?
Depending on the test configuration, parameters can include burning rate, afterflame time, afterglow time, flame propagation and dripping behaviour.
What is UL 94 testing?
UL 94 comprises flammability test methods used to evaluate the burning characteristics of plastic materials for parts in devices and appliances under defined laboratory conditions.
Does the apparatus support IEC 60695-11-10?
Yes. The tester can be configured to meet applicable requirements of IEC 60695-11-10 for horizontal and vertical flame test methods.
Does UL 94 testing determine whether a material is completely fireproof?
No. UL 94 testing evaluates material behaviour under specific laboratory flame-exposure conditions. The resulting classification should not be interpreted as proof that a material cannot burn under other fire conditions.
Why Choose Our Products
- Manufactured and supplied by Micro Technologies
- Horizontal and vertical testing in one system
- Suitable for professional polymer flammability testing
- Configurable for UL 94 and IEC 60695-11-10
- Controlled flame and specimen positioning
- Suitable for R&D and industrial quality control
- Custom technical configurations available
- OEM, institutional and bulk supply available
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