Cone calorimeter for fire testing and safety engineering

Ensure safety in your materials by precisely measuring combustion properties and smoke emissions, providing crucial data for developing fire-resistant products and ensuring compliance with stringent fire safety standards.

The TCC 918 Cone Calorimeter from NETZSCH Analyzing & Testing is engineered for precise fire testing, crucial for fire safety engineers and testing laboratories. It operates on the oxygen consumption principle, accurately determining the heat release rate (HRR) by analyzing combustion gases, including CO, CO2, and O2, with the robust Siemens ULTRAMAT/OXYMAT 6E gas analyzer. This equipment excels in measuring smoke density and ignition behavior, vital for applications like flame-retardant electronics and building materials. Designed for longevity with a durable exhaust and burning system, the TCC 918 offers seamless integration into safety testing workflows, enhanced by its automated functions with intuitive touch panels, eliminating the need for an external PC. It’s constructed with corrosion-resistant materials, ensuring compatibility and reliability across testing conditions, and meets various international standards, including ISO 5660-1 and ASTM certifications.

Benefits

  • Ensures compliance with international fire safety standards, reducing regulatory risks.
  • Accurately measures heat release rates, enhancing material safety evaluations.
  • Enables efficient smoke density analysis, crucial for comprehensive fire risk assessments.
  • Reduces maintenance costs with robust, corrosion-resistant components and durable design.
  • Simplifies operation with integrated controls, minimizing the need for additional equipment.
Applications
Polymers,Sealants,Ceramics,Thermoelectric,Building materials,Metals,Glass,Photovoltaics,Adhesives,Thermal insulation,Life sciences,Biomass,Batteries,Alloys,Inorganics
End products
Cable sheathing,Photovoltaic back sheets,Wire sheathing,Glass panels,Battery casings,Inorganic coatings,Thermoelectric modules,Ceramic tiles,Flame-retardant electronics housings,Thermal insulation panels,Metal alloys for structural applications
Steps before
Specimen Preparation,Material Cutting,Surface Cleaning
Steps after
Data Analysis,Result Interpretation,Report Generation
Input ingredients
test specimen,material sample,specimen of 100 by 100 mm,specimen height up to 50 mm
Output ingredients
combustion gases,smoke,heat release rate (HRR),carbon monoxide (CO),carbon dioxide (CO2),oxygen (O2),flue gases,oxygen consumption
Specimen size
100 x 100 mm
Specimen height
Maximum 50 mm
Irradiance levels
Controlled
Gas analyzer components
CO,CO2,O2
Exhaust system
Centrifugal fan and hood
Igniter
Robust,fast moving with variable pulse
Cooling method
Peltier device
Smoke measurement
Laser photometric beam
Heat Release Rate (HRR)
Measured in J/s or W
Gas flow measurement
Mass flow controller
Computer system
Integrated with two touch panels
Software licensing
No monthly payment,free updates
Gas cooling
No mechanical parts,no toxic drying agent
FT-IR coupling adapter
Available
Balance
Sartorius high precision
Combustion Analysis
Oxygen consumption,CO and CO2 analysis
Ignition Behavior
Variable pulse width and duration
Automation Level
Integrated computer system,no additional PC required
Data Visualization
Touch panels for parameter definition and visualization
Heat Release Rate Calculation
Based on oxygen consumption in flue gases
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Corrosion-resistant materials
Cleanability
Suitable for gas cooling without toxic agents
Density/particle size
Applicable for specimens with various densities
Machine footprint
Compact
Load cell size
100 x 100 mm
Specimen height
Maximum 50 mm
Exhaust system design
Centrifugal fan and hood
Control panel type
Touch panels
Igniter
Fast moving with variable pulse
Gas cooling device
Peltier device
Control panel type
Integrated computer with touch panels
Integration possibilities
Adapter for FT-IR coupling
Cooling system
Peltier device without mechanical parts
Market info
Netzsch is known for its high-quality engineered-to-order equipment, specializing in pumps, grinding, and dispersing technologies with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and precision in industries such as chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, and environmental applications.