Drapery Flammability Tester

Product Overview

The Drapery Flammability Tester is a specialized instrument designed to evaluate the flame resistance of textiles and drapery materials in compliance with international fire safety standards. It simulates real-world fire scenarios to quantify ignition resistance, flame spread, and self-extinguishing properties.

Type: Vertical/horizontal flame propagation tester

Test Standards: NFPA 701. ASTM D6413. ISO 6941

Flame Source: Propane gas burner (12mm nozzle)

Sample Size: 610×1220mm (vertical) / 610×2440mm (horizontal)

Key Metrics:

Flame Spread Time (seconds)

Char Length (mm)

Afterflame/Afterglow Duration

 Technical Specifications

Key Features

Dual Test Modes:

Vertical Test: Evaluates upward flame spread

Horizontal Test: Measures lateral ignition resistance

Advanced Detection:

Real-time thermal imaging (°C gradient mapping)

AI-based flame front tracking

Automatic char length measurement (±1mm accuracy)

Automation:

Motorized burner positioning

Programmable gas flow control

Self-cleaning exhaust system

Compliance Standards

NFPA 701 (Standard Methods for Fire Tests of Draperies)

ASTM D6413 (Vertical Ignition Resistance)

ISO 6941 (Textile flame propagation)

BS 5852 (UK flammability standard)

Applications

Textile Manufacturing: Certifying fabrics for public buildings

Interior Design: Evaluating drapery fire resistance

Fire Safety Departments: Compliance testing for hotels/hospitals

R&D: Developing flame-retardant coatings

Standard Operation Workflow:

Sample Preparation: Cut to size, clamp vertically/horizontally

Calibration: Reference fabric validation

Testing: Ignite burner at specified height/duration

Analysis: Generate flame spread velocity curves

Cleaning: Automated soot extraction system

Safety Precautions:

Fire-rated enclosure required (class A60)

PPE mandatory (heat-resistant gloves, goggles)

Fire extinguisher (Class B) must be on standby