Brief Introduction

The glow wire tester operation instructions according to the GB5169 and GB4706 the design and manufacturing requirements with the standards so called glow wire test method, which apply to the fire danger test on electrical and electronic products, household electrical appliances and materials, simulation heat element or overload resistance of heat or ignition source caused by thermal stress in a short time.

Product Description

This instrument adopts steel structure of spraying, imported instrument display, easy operation, stable performance,suitable for the quality inspection departments at all levels and relevant enterprises to use fire resistant test.

Standards

ASTM D 6194-03: Standard Test Method for Glow-Wire Ignition of Materials

ASTM D6194: Standard Test Method for Glow-Wire Ignition of Materials

IEC 60695-2-10:2021: ：Fire hazard testing - Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure

IEC 60335: Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety

IEC60695-2-1: Fire hazard testing - Part 2-1: Test methods - Section 1: Glow-wire test methods - General

IEC60695-2-10: Fire hazard testing - Part 2-10: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure

IEC60695-2-11: Fire hazard testing - Part 2-11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire flammability test method for end-products

IEC60695-2-12: Fire hazard testing - Part 2-12: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire flammability index (GWFI) test method for materials

IEC60695-2-13: Fire hazard testing - Part 2-13: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire ignition temperature (GWIT) test method for materials

UL 746 A: Standard for Polymeric Materials - Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations

VDE 0620: Electrical Appliances - Safety Requirements for Household and Similar Purposes

GB/T 5169.10-2006: Fire hazard testing for electric and electronic products - Part 10: Glow-wire test method - General

EC 60695-2-10-2013: Fire hazard testing for Electrical and electronic products -- Part 10: Glowing-wire/ Hot-wire based test method, Glowing-wire apparatus and common test procedure.

GB/T 5169.11-2006/IEC 60695-2-11-2000: Fire hazard testing for Electrical and electronic products -- Part 11: Glowing-wire/Hot wire basic test method, Glowing-wire flammability test method for finished products.

GB/T 5169.12-2006/IEC 60695-2-12-2000: Electrical and electronic products ,Part 12: Glowing- wire/Hot-wire based test method, Glowing-wire flammability index (GWFI) test method for materials.

GB/T 5169.13-2006/IEC 60695-2-13-2000: Electrical and electronic products ,Part 13: Glowing- wire/Hot wire basic test method, Glowing-wire flammability (GWFI) test method.

Technical parameter

1.Heating temperature: 500-1000  or less continuous tunable range, temperature measurement  accuracy of plus or minus 10

2.More than burning time: 0.1 999.9 s, plus or minus 0.1 s (adjustable time range)

3.Burning time: 0.1 999.9 s, automatic recording, pause manually

4.Residual flame time: 0.1 999.9 s, automatic recording, pause manually

5.Hot wire for sample pressure. Pressure limiting depth of 7 mm

6.Glow wire: nickel chromium (80%), chromium (20%), the size is made according to the rules.

7. Thermocouple:  nickel chromium/nickel aluminum wire, k index

8. Auto off: sample after reaching prescribed burning time, automatically be off from the hot wire

9.Overall dimensions: width,deep,high (1120. 520.520) mm

FAQ

1. What is the purpose of a Glow Wire Tester?

The Glow Wire Tester is used to assess the fire hazard of electrical and electronic equipment, solid insulating materials, and other solid combustible materials by simulating thermal stress caused by overheated components.

2. What properties of materials can be evaluated by this test?

The tester evaluates ignition behavior, flammability, Glow Wire Ignition Temperature (GWIT), and Glow Wire Flammability Index (GWFI), which are critical indicators of fire safety performance.

3. Which industries commonly use the Glow Wire Tester?

It is widely used in the electrical and electronics industry, insulation material manufacturing, engineering plastics, automotive components, household appliances, construction materials, textiles, and packaging materials.

4. What temperature range does the tester support?

The glow wire temperature is continuously adjustable from 500°C to 1050°C, with a control accuracy of ±2°C, meeting the requirements of international standards.

5. How is test pressure and penetration depth ensured?

The tester applies a standard force of 0.95 ± 0.1 N and a controlled penetration depth of 7 mm ± 0.05 mm, using a precision limit adjustment system to ensure repeatability and compliance with standards.