T17B: Horizontal Flammability Tests

AWTA TEST CODE

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T17B

OTHER NAME

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TEST METHODS

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FTMS 191-5906
ISO 3795
USFMV 302
FORD ES-E97B
GM 9070P
NISS M-0094
SAE J369
BS AU169
SAE T2002
JIS D1201

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Test Procedure Set Up

SCOPE

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Method for determining horizontal burning rate of materials used in the occupant compartment of motor vehicles after exposure to a small flame.

TEST PROCEDURE

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Material tested face downward or in most adverse position. Top of burner tube 19mm below centre of the bottom edge of the open end of the specimen. Burner height 38mm. Expose specimen to flame for 15 seconds.

Begin timing when flame from burning specimen reaches a point 40mm from the open end of the specimen.

Record the time taken for the specimen to burn 250mm or record time and distance until specimen extinguishes.

MATERIALS

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Maximum length or width of specimen is 355 x 100mm.

Thickness up to 13mm, where it exceeds this cut down to uniform thickness of 13mm including face side.

Where cannot get flat specimen take from area of least curvature, removing layers but including face side.

AMOUNT NEEDED

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Six (6) pieces 355 x 100mm (max) or if difference BETWEEN length and width then 6 each way.

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Ask for piece of material 1m x 1metre.

SERVICE TARGET

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8 days

COST

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Non-routine test - See Fee List.