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The Cone Calorimeter represents an important advance in the laboratory-scale fire testing of polymeric materials and composites. Since it has been shown that data generated in Cone Calorimetry tests correlate well with full-scale fire behaviour, the method has proven to be invaluable in the development and optimisation of fire-resistant, flame-retardant and smoke-suppressant materials. Using a truncated conical heater to irradiate test specimens at a range of heat fluxes simulating different stages of real fire development, the Cone Calorimeter provides a wealth of experimental data enabling manufacturers of heat-resistant and flame-retardant products, and of materials used for fire protection, to cost effectively formulate optimal systems.
Although primarily designed to measure heat release rate (known to be the key parameter with regard to prediction of fire growth and intensity), the Cone Calorimeter at Fireproof is also used as a method for smoke testing and toxic gas measurements. This versatility is particularly pertinent since smoke fire and toxicity are all now widely regarded as primarily hazards to life in real fire situations. Call us today to discuss your individual problems. |
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