Our Test Protocols

Tests undertaken at Ignis Labs

AS 1530.1: For non-combustibility AS 1530.2/ISO 11925/UL 94 : For flexible sarking (Flamability Test) AS/NZS 1530.3: For material fire hazard properties AS 1530.4: Pilot test for wall elements and penetrations fire resistance levels. AS/NZS 3837: Cone calorimeter testing for material group numbers ISO 9705: For internal room corner testing ISO 9239: For critical radiant heat flux of flooring material AS 5113: For external wall fire spread ASTM D5630: For plastic core content ISO 1716: For material heat of combustion

 

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AS/NZS 3837 - Cone Calorimeter Testing for Material Group Numbers

Ignis Labs has two methods of determining Group Number of a material as outlined in AS 5637. The first is the predictive testing method which in accordance with AS/NZS 3837, ISO 5660 is carried out using cone calorimeter and the other is the Room Testing method which is done as per AS ISO 9705.

 

The predictive testing is established via testing through a cone calorimeter. This is the AS/NZS 3837 test. A sample being 100mm x 100mm and up to 50mm thick is subjected to a cone radiator set at 50kW/m². A number of measurements are taken from the calorimeter. The predictive testing reviews the Heat Rise Rate over time. At least three samples are tested. The test samples are required to be conditioned. This can take up to a week with testing occurring after the conditioning is complete.