What is the spread of the flame test?
Flame spread tests aim to measure the tendency of a flame to propagate over a substrate and directly correlate to surface flame propagation in a real fire scenario.

What standard test requirements can be used to evaluate the combustion characteristics of railway and marine materials?

EN 45545 Railway Fire Protection Test

Trains are often packed with passengers and precious cargo, which makes safe travel a massive priority for engineers and operators. By conducting the proper railway fire safety tests, you can reduce safety risks on trains and stop accidents before they occur.
The Spread of flame tester is used to evaluate combustion characteristics of rail materials and ship materials and measures the spread rate of flame, the flame for ignition by distances, CFE (Critical Flux at Extinguishment), and total heat release.

Ensure the staff has the time and resources to properly control fires and keep them from spreading.
The purpose of the EN 45545 test protocol is to ensure that every rail system is equipped with the resources and security measures needed to keep the passengers and staff safe. While fire, smoke and gases can be dangerous to people in confined spaces, the proper railway safety measures offer protection against these risk factors.

In addition, our instruments can also meet other international testing standards

​ISO 5658-2 : Reaction to fire tests Spread of flame – Part 2 Lateral spread on building products in vertical configuration
IMO Resolution A. 653(16): Recommendation on fire test procedures for flammability of bulkhead, ceiling and deck finish materials

​ASTM E 1317 : Standard test method for flammability of marine surface finishes