At INTEK laboratories, the glow-wire test serves as an important resource for assessing the heat resistance of a wide range of materials, including plastics and other substances used in various industrial sectors. INTEK’s focus on the glow-wire test, along with the involved procedures, reflects the importance placed on product safety and reliability.
Glow-Wire Test, the Incandescent Wire Test
The glow-wire test, also known as the incandescent wire test, replicates the overheating conditions that insulating materials may encounter during overload or failure situations. During the glow-wire test, a heated metal filament approaches the material under examination until it reaches a specific temperature, allowing for the assessment of its heat response and the prevention of potential fire or overheating risks.
INTEK has a laboratory to perform the most important tests on plastic materials related to the verification of electrical and electronic components. Among these are the glow-wire test, tracking test, and vertical flammability verification.
Glow-Wire Certification and Application Sectors
Thanks to glow-wire certification, manufacturers can ensure the safety and reliability of their products. Widely demanded and used in numerous sectors such as the electronics, automotive, and aerospace industries, glow-wire tests are essential for ensuring that materials meet safety and performance requirements, thereby minimizing fire risks.
Glow-Wire Test in the INTEK Laboratory
Standards and Parameters of Glow-Wire Tests
Glow-wire tests are regulated by international standards such as IEC 60695-2-10, IEC 60695-2-11, and IEC 60695-2-13, which establish test criteria, procedures, and temperatures. During glow-wire tests, parameters such as ignition temperature, combustion and extinction times, and material behavior in the presence of a flame are carefully evaluated.
Glow-Wire Test and Flammability Testing at INTEK
With over 30 years of testing experience, INTEK can support manufacturers in performing the main flammability tests required by standards such as glow-wire test, CTI PTI, vertical flame, needle flame, and ball pressure resistance. With the expertise gained and a state-of-the-art laboratory, INTEK guarantees precise and reliable results for heat resistance tests in various application fields.
INTEK is also specialized in performing ATEX tests for products intended for explosive risk environments.
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