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ISO 5659-2, IMO FTP-2, NFPA 270
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The usefulness of the smoke chamber may be extended in several ways. The important revised version according to ISO 5659 Part 2 can be supplied as part of the complete instrument or as a retro-fit to all existing Aminco, Newport or Stanton Redcroft smoke chambers.

Features

  • Truncated conical heater – horizontally mounted
  • Range of heat fluxes from 10 - 50 kW/m2 for extending range of study of materials
  • Load cell with protective cladding to enable readout of mass loss of sample
  • Shutter assembly to protect sample from heater before commencing test
  • Sample holder with backing board
  • Pilot burner assembly with auto-ignition
  • Utilizes existing pilot burner gas and air supplies
  • Push button control of shutter and burner ignition
  • Heat flux meter with adaptor to mount sensor in correct positions
  • Temperature controller for heater
  • Control electronics for load cell
  • Bulkhead assembly for easy connection to chamber unit [exchange between horizontal and vertical heater may readily be made]
  • Stainless steel load cell enclosure and ceramic protection plate
  • Stainless steel construction to give maximum corrosion resistance
  • Power supply 230V 50/60Hz – 10 A