IEC 60695 Needle flame test machine
Production introduction:
The IEC 60695 series sets global benchmarks for evaluating fire
hazards in electrical and electronic products. Key tests include
the Glow-Wire Test (IEC 60695-2-10/11) to assess ignition
resistance under overheating, Flame Tests (50W/500W and Needle
Flame) for material flammability, and Horizontal/Vertical Burning
Tests (IEC 60695-11-10) to classify flame-retardant ratings (e.g.,
V-0, HB). These standards ensure compliance with certifications
like UL and CE, covering components from plastics to circuit
boards. Critical for manufacturers targeting international markets,
IEC 60695 validates safety against real-world fire risks,
supporting design integrity and regulatory approval.
Standard :
1. Glow-Wire Test
- Standard number: IEC 60695-2-10 / IEC 60695-2-11
- Test purpose: To evaluate the ignition and flame retardancy of
materials or components under high temperature conditions, and to
simulate the local overheating scenario caused by circuit failure.
- Method:
- Use a nickel-chromium wire heated to a specific temperature (such
as 550°C–960°C) to contact the sample surface and observe whether
combustion or continuous flame occurs.
- The results are evaluated by "ignition temperature" (GWFI) and
"flammability temperature" (GWIT).
- Application: Electronic and electrical equipment housing,
insulating materials, etc.
- Similar standards: VDE 0471-2-1, GB/T 5169.10-2017.
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2. Flame test series
(1) 50W flame test
- Standard number: IEC 60695-11-4
- Test purpose: To evaluate the flame retardant performance of
small electrical equipment or materials under low-intensity flame
(50W).
- Method:
- Use a specific burner to apply a 50W flame to observe whether the
sample ignites, the flame spreads, and whether the dripping
material ignites the absorbent cotton.
- Application: Household appliances, connectors, small plastic
parts, etc.
- Similar standards: UL 94 HB, EN 60695-11-4.
(2) 500W flame test
- Standard number: IEC 60695-11-20
- Test purpose: To simulate the burning effect of a high-intensity
fire source (500W) on the equipment casing or material, and verify
the fire isolation performance.
- Method:
- The flame continuously acts on the sample surface, and the
burning time, smoke generation and flame penetration are recorded.
- Application: Fire assessment of industrial equipment, power
cabinets, and building materials.
- Similar standards: ISO 9772 (foam plastic combustion test).
(3) Needle Flame Test
- Standard number: IEC 60695-11-5
- Test purpose: To simulate the risk of local combustion caused by
fault arc or small flame.
- Method:
- Use a 12mm high flame (from a butane burner) to contact the
sample to evaluate the flame spread and self-extinguishing ability.
- Application: Electronic components, PCB boards, insulation
materials, etc.
- Similar standards: ISO 1210, BS 415-20.2.
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3. Horizontal and vertical combustion test
- Standard number: IEC 60695-11-10
- Test purpose: To evaluate the burning rate and self-extinguishing
property of the material, and to classify the flame retardant level
(such as V-0/V-1/V-2).
- Method:
- Horizontal combustion (HB grade): The sample is placed
horizontally and the linear burning rate is measured.
- Vertical combustion (V grade): The sample is placed vertically
and the afterflame time and whether the dripping material ignites
the absorbent cotton are recorded.
- Application: Plastics, foams, electronic and electrical
components (such as switches and sockets).
- Similar standards: UL 94, ISO 1210.
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4. Guide to Fire Hazard Assessment
- Standard number: IEC 60695-1-30
- Content: Provides a pre-selected test process for fire risk
assessment of electrical products, including test environment
settings, equipment inspections, safety specifications and data
recording requirements.
- Application: Guide manufacturers to incorporate fire safety
considerations from the design stage and support international
certification (such as CE, UL).
Technical Parameters:
1. Needle burner is made of stainless steel:the hole dia. 0.5mm ±
0.1mm, diameter≤0.9mm, length≥35mm
2. Burner flame angle:0- 45 ° (arbitrary adjustment)
3. The combustion gases: 95% butane gas or propane gas;
4.Subplate: white pine plank ( 10mm),
Surface covered by standard silk paper
200mm ± 5mm below the flame
5. Temperature range: 0--1000 ºC
6. The flame temperature requirements: 100 ± 2 ºC ~ 700 ºC ± 3 ºC,
Heating rise time: 23.5 ± 1.0s;
7. The flame height: 12mm ± 1mm;
8. Ignition time: 0s ~ 999.9s adjustable, generally 30s;
9. Burning time: 0s ~ 999.9s, automatic recording, manual pause;
10. Test Space: ≥0.5m3, black background, (can be customized cubic
0.75 m3 or 1 m3 according to customer requirements);
11. Temperature sensor: K-type insulation-sheathed thermocouple
(Φ0.5mm)
12. Automatic test program , independent exhausting system;
13. Dimension: L1120 * W520 * H1250mm,
Packing list:
| Device name | Needle flame tester |
| NO. | Name | Quantity | Packing method |
| 1 | Sample fixture | 1 | With equipment |
| 2 | Layer board | 1 | With equipment |
| 3 | Flame scale | 1 | With equipment |
| 4 | Certificate of conformity | 1 | With equipment |
| 5 | Product instruction manual | 1 | With equipment |
| 6 | Power cord | 1 | With equipment |
| 7 | Manual igniter | 1 | With equipment |
| 8 | Clamp | Several | With equipment |
| 9 | Plug gauge | 1 | With equipment |
| 10 | Thermocouple | 1 | With equipment |
| 11 | Replacement needle | 1 | With equipment |
