THE FTT UL 1581 VERTICALWIRE FLAME TEST APPARATUS


Fire safety for electric cable products is more important than ever.Manufacturers, re-sellers and end-users of wire and cable products need to be aware of the latest regulations and the products which meet those standards.The UL 1581 is an internationally recognised standard test for these products.


The FTT UL 1581 test for flammability of cable materials gives a preliminary indication of their suitability for a particular application.The apparatus is supplied as a complete system incorporating all the features necessary for ease of use and safety. It conforms to UL 1581 vertical specimen Bunsen burner tests and associated international standards.


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UL Standard for Safety for ElectricalWires, Cables, and Flexible Cords-VW-1Vertical Specimen FlameTest


TheVW-1Vertical Specimen FlameTest is a small scale test conducted on a single 24” (600mm) sample.The flame source is applied to the sample for 15 seconds and re- applied four more times each time the sample ceases to burn. If the sample burns longer than 60 seconds after any application, or if the indicator flag or cotton wadding is ignited during the test, the cable fails the test.


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