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Key Features of the Flaretest Cone Calorimeter

Intelligent Cone Heater Positioning

The cone heater assembly is equipped with a precision motorized positioning system, allowing accurate adjustment of the heater-to-specimen distance before and during testing. This feature is particularly useful for evaluating intumescent coatings, expanding materials, and specimens that undergo thermal deformation.

Multi-Step Heat Flux Programming

The system enables users to create customized heat exposure profiles with up to 10 programmable heat flux stages, including ramp and hold functions. This flexibility allows simulation of various fire exposure conditions.

Automated Heat Shield

A motor-driven heat shield protects the specimen from premature radiant heat exposure and automatically retracts at the start of the test to ensure repeatable ignition conditions.

Automatic Spark Ignition

The integrated ignition system automatically positions the spark igniter over the specimen and ignites combustible gases at the appropriate time, improving repeatability and operator safety.

Flexible Calibration Modes

The instrument supports fully automatic, semi-automatic, and manual calibration procedures through the FlareCalc™ software, simplifying routine maintenance while ensuring measurement accuracy.

High-Precision Mass Measurement

A laboratory-grade load cell with a resolution of 0.01 g and a weighing capacity of up to 8 kg continuously records specimen mass loss throughout the test.

Vibration-Isolated Load Cell Platform

To eliminate measurement errors caused by exhaust system vibration, the load cell is installed on an independently isolated support structure, ensuring highly stable mass measurements.

Advanced Safety Monitoring

Built-in protection continuously monitors the cone heater and fire model for abnormal operating conditions. Automatic alarms and safety interlocks help protect both the instrument and operator.

Remote Diagnostics & Technical Support

Internet-enabled systems allow secure remote diagnostics, software updates, troubleshooting, and technical assistance by Flaretest service engineers, reducing maintenance time and downtime.

Large Area Fire Exposure (Optional)

An optional enlarged cone heater assembly is available for testing 150 mm × 150 mm specimens. The design provides a highly uniform radiant heat flux over the entire specimen surface, making it suitable for low heat release materials.

Integrated FTIR Gas Analysis (Optional)

The system can be equipped with a fully integrated FTIR combustion gas analysis module, complete with heated sampling probe, heated transfer lines, particulate filtration, and PLC-controlled gas conditioning for comprehensive toxic gas analysis.

Optional Accessories

The Flaretest Cone Calorimeter can be configured with a wide range of optional accessories to meet specialized testing requirements:

NDIR Carbon Monoxide (CO) Analyzer
NDIR Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) Analyzer
Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) Gas Analyzer
Heated Sampling Lines and Heated Filters
Controlled Atmosphere Chamber for Reduced Oxygen Testing
FTIR Toxic Gas Analysis System
Additional Heat Flux Sensors
Extended Specimen Holder Kits
Calibration and Verification Accessories

FlareCalc™ Software

Every Flaretest Cone Calorimeter is supplied with FlareCalc™, an advanced Windows-based software package developed for complete instrument control, automation, and data management.

Software Capabilities

Complete instrument operation from a single interface
Real-time monitoring of all test parameters
Automatic calibration of gas analyzers and sensors
Heat Release Rate (HRR) calculations
Mass Loss Rate (MLR) analysis
Smoke production and extinction calculations
Oxygen Consumption Calorimetry calculations
Automatic generation of ISO 5660 and ASTM E1354 compliant reports
Export of raw and processed data to CSV and Microsoft Excel formats
Graphical trend analysis with customizable plots
Secure user login and test database management
Automatic storage of calibration history and test records
Remote diagnostics and software update support
Multi-language user interface

Included with Every System

Lifetime FlareCalc™ software license
Free software upgrades
User manuals and training documentation
Remote installation support
Technical assistance from Flaretest engineers

Our Key item Cone Calorimeter

Cone Calorimetry (ISO 5660; ASTM E1354) is the most significant bench scale instrumentation in the field of fire testing.

ISO 5660; ASTM E1354; ASTM E1474; ASTM E1740; ASTM F1550; ASTM D6113; CAN ULC 135; BS 476 Part 15

A full system on the Cone Calorimeter consists of:

Temperature Controller
Motorised Heat Shield
Spark Ignition
Specimen Holders
Specimen Spacers
Heat Resistant Glass Protective Screen
Load Cell
Gas Sampling
Combustion Gas Analysis
Smoke Obscuration Measurement
Exhaust System
Heat Flux Meter
Calibration Burner
Data Acquisition
ConeCalc Software – it is available in multi-languages including English, French, German, Spanish and Japanese. The user interface is a Windows based system with “user friendly” push button actions and standard Windows data entry fields, drop down selectors, check boxes and switches capable of:
◦ Instrument control and showing status of the instrument
◦ Calibration of gas analysis instrumentation and storage of calibration results
◦ C-factor calibration with the use of mass flow controller
◦ C-factor calibration via pool fire (ethanol) routine
◦ Collecting data generated during a test
◦ Calculating the required parameters
◦ Presenting the results in a manner in accordance with ISO 5660-1 and ASTM E1354
◦ Exporting calculated data to CSV (comma separated variable) files for quick transfer to spreadsheets.

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