DIN 75200, Figure 5 Horizontal Flammability Test Apparatus

DIN 75200, Figure 5 Horizontal Flammability Test Apparatus | Automotive Interior Materials Horizontal Flammability Test System

The DIN 75200, Figure 5 Horizontal Flammability Test Apparatus is a test system designed to determine the flammability performance of automotive and commercial vehicle interior materials. It is used to evaluate the flame spread rate of vehicle interior upholstery, ceiling linings, insulation materials, and plastic components. This test apparatus is developed to ensure compliance with motor vehicle safety and fire regulations.

This test equipment operates in accordance with DIN 75200, Figure 5, FMVSS 302 (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard), UN ECE R118 (Rev. 2) Annex 6, and ISO 3795 standards. It provides precise flammability test procedures to determine whether materials meet fire safety requirements.

Key Features

• Fully compliant with FMVSS 302, UN ECE R118 (Rev. 2), and ISO 3795 standards
• Precise flame control and automatic timing for horizontal flammability testing
• High-precision measurement system to determine burning time and flame spread rate
• Heat-resistant stainless steel test chamber for a safe working environment
• Automatic gas and air flow control for consistent test results
• Transparent front cover for easy test observation

Technical Specifications

• Test Method: Horizontal Flammability Test
• Flame Source: Gas burner compliant with IEC 60695-11-4
• Flame Duration: Adjustable between 0 – 60 seconds
• Burn Rate Measurement Range: 0 – 100 mm/min
• Flame Temperature: 750°C – 950°C (Calibration certificate available)
• Test Chamber Dimensions: 600x300x300 mm (Custom sizes available)
• Specimen Size: 356 mm x 100 mm (Standard-compliant specimen size)
• Gas Supply: Methane (99.5% purity) or Propane
• Combustion Chamber Material: Stainless steel and high-temperature resistant glass panel
• Automatic Data Recording: Integrated system for ignition time, burning time, and flame spread rate measurements

Applications

• Automotive Industry: Flammability testing of vehicle interior upholstery, seat coverings, and insulation materials
• Rail Systems: Fire testing of train, metro, and tram interior linings
• Aerospace Industry: Flame propagation analysis of aircraft interior linings and insulation materials
• Commercial Vehicles & Buses: Fire safety assessment of bus and truck interior materials in compliance with UN ECE R118
• Defense Industry: Flame retardant material testing for military vehicles and special-purpose vehicles

Standards Covered by the FMVSS 302 / UN ECE R118 (Rev. 2) Horizontal Flammability Test Apparatus

• FMVSS 302 – Flammability test for motor vehicle interior materials
• UN ECE R118 (Rev. 2) Annex 6 – Flammability test for interior materials in buses and commercial vehicles
• ISO 3795 – Flammability test for road vehicles, agricultural, and forestry machinery
• GB 8410 – Flammability test for interior materials in the Chinese automotive industry
• ASTM D5132 – Flammability test for automotive textiles and interior upholstery materials
• DIN 75200 – Horizontal flammability test for the German automotive industry
• JIS D 1201 – Flammability test for Japanese vehicle interior materials

Relevant Clauses and Figures in the Standards

• FMVSS 302, Clause 4.2 – Horizontal flame spread rate measurement method
• UN ECE R118 (Rev. 2), Annex 6, Figure 6.1 – Test apparatus for bus interior materials
• ISO 3795, Clause 7.3 – Flame spread test procedure
• GB 8410, Figure 3.2 – Horizontal flammability test setup for Chinese motor vehicles
• DIN 75200, Figure 5 – Horizontal flammability test device for the German automotive industry

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