What is BS EN 60695-11-3 - Fire hazard test flames testing about?
BS EN 60695-11-3 is a European standard and a part of the BS EN 60695 series that discusses the apparatus and confirmational test methods for fire hazard testings. Fire safety is essential in the workplace to avoid and defend against the devastation caused by fire. Fire safety decreases the danger of harm and property damage caused by flames.
BS EN 60695-11-3 provides detailed requirements for the production of either of two 500 W nominal, pre-mixed type test flames. The approximate overall height of each flame is 125 mm. Two methods of producing a test flame are described: Method A uses methane. Method C can use either methane or propane.
Who is BS EN 60695-11-3 - Fire hazard test flames testing for?
BS EN 60695-11-3 on fire hazard test flames testing applies to:
- Electrical engineers
- Manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment and components
- Personnel for quality testing and maintenance of fire hazard products
Why should you use BS EN 60695-11-3 - Fire hazard test flames testing?
Flame tests are used to identify the presence of a relatively small number of metal ions in a compound. The different laboratory equipment is mainly used to perform an experiment or take measurements and collect data. Conformational analysis can be used to predict and explain product selectivity, mechanisms, and rates of reactions.
BS EN 60695-11-3 provides you with the best method for testing electrotechnical products about fire hazards to duplicate exactly the conditions occurring in practice.
BS EN 60695-11-3 provides the requirements for testing apparatus and fuel as well as the methods for the production and confirmation of the test flame that include:
- Method A – Production of a standardized 500 W nominal test flame based on existing hardware
- Method C – Production of a standardized 500 W nominal test flame based on non-adjustable hardware
BS EN 60695-11-3 covers the classification and designation of 500 W nominal test flame apparatus.
With BS EN 60695-11-3 you can be ensured that the products consistently meet and exceed quality assurance targets.