Fogging Tester FT-F1

The FT-F1 Fogging tester is designed to test the fogging characteristics of automotive interior materials in accordance to DIN 75201, ISO 6452, SAE J1756.

Overview

Testing the fogging characteristics of interior materials in auto mobiles has become increasingly important in order to minimize harmful contaminants and ensure safe driving conditions. The fogging characteristics are determined with high accuracy using Qualitest’s FT-F1 fogging tester. The instrument is designed for laboratory use and features advanced software that yields fast and accurate results. The Ft-F1 fogging tester conforms to the following standards: ISO 6452, DIN 75201, SAE J1756.

Fogging tests measure the tendency for plastic or elastomeric materials to volatize substances which can condense and collect on other surfaces when in use. These tests provide 2 methods for evaluating the likelihood of a material to leave a light scattering film on a glass surface (photometric method), or to deposit foreign material onto an aluminum foil surface (gravimetric method). The tests are used to evaluate materials to be used in automotive or other vehicle interiors.

Test Procedure

The test sample is placed in a sealed beaker - the inside surface of the cooled beaker cover is either glass (for the photometric method) or aluminum foil (for the gravimetric method). The bottom of the beaker is placed in a controlled temperature oil bath for a specified period of time - typically 3 hours for the photometric method and 16 hours for the gravimetric method. For the photometric method, gloss readings of the glass cover before the test and after conditioning following the test are compared. For the gravimetric method, weights of the test sample and the aluminum foil before the test and immediately after the test are compared.

Technical Specifications:

• Temperature range oil bath (high temperature): ambient temp.~150ºC (302ºF) (Optional: ~280ºC (536ºF)
• Resolution of high temperature oil bath: ±0.1º at 150ºC (302ºF)
• Temperature rang oil bath (low temperature): 0ºC(32ºF)~100ºC(212ºF)
• Resolution of low temperature bath: ±0.1º
• Dimension of high-temp bath (LxWxH) : 670mm(26.4in.)x 490mm(19.3in.)x540mm(21.3in.)
• Dimension of low-temp bath (LxWxH): 400mm(15.8in.)x220mm(8.7in.)x 520mm(20.5in.)
• Power: AC 110/220V 50/60Hz
• Net weight of high temperature bath: 32kg (70lb) (not including heat-transfer medium)
• Net weight of low temperature bath: 15kg (33lb) (not including heat-transfer medium)

Standards

ISO 6452、DIN 75201、SAE J1756、QB/T 2728、 BS EN 14288

Configuration

Standard Delivery: High and Low temperature constant temperature bath, cooling plate, glass beakers, glass plates

Optional Accessories/Consumables: Sample Cutter, Gloss Meter, Aluminum foils, sealing rings, glass beakers, glass plates, heat-transfer medium, and balance (0.01mg).

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