Small Scale Flash Point Tester (ASTM D3828, D3278, D7236)
Small Scale Flash Point Tester Description
The Setaflash Series 8 closed cup flash point tester provides fast and reliable flash point results with a wide temperature range from ambient to 300 °C with no external cooling required.
With the Series 8, a test takes less than 2 minutes with just a 2 or 4 ml sample size. A simple user interface with colour digital display and touchscreen icons guides you through the straightforward testing process. For easy record keeping the instrument stores test results which can be saved and transferred via a USB port to a laboratory information management system (LIMS).
Designed for precise and accurate tests, barometric pressure is measured by an internal barometer and correction is automatically applied to the test result. Unknown samples can be tested using ramp mode
Small Scale Flash Point Tester Method Compliance
| ASTM D3278 | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point of Liquids by Small Scale Closed-Cup Apparatus – paints, enamels, lacquers, varnishes, and related products |
| ISO 3680 (Obs) | Methods of test for paints. Tests on liquid paints (excluding chemical tests). Test for flash/no flash (rapid equilibrium method) |
| ASTM E502 | Standard Test Method for Selection and Use of ASTM Standards for the Determination of Flash Point of Chemicals by Closed Cup Methods |
| ISO 3679 | Determination of flash point. Rapid equilibrium closed cup method |
| EPA 1020 A & B | Setaflash Closed-Cup Method for determining ignitability |
| ASTM D3828 | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Tester |
| IP 523 | Determination of flash point. Rapid equilibrium closed cup method |
| IP 524 | Methods of test for paints. Tests on liquid paints (excluding chemical tests). Test for flash/no flash (rapid equilibrium method) |
| ASTM D7236 | Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Ramp Method |
| IP 534 | Flash Point by Small Scale Closed Cup Ramp Method |
| ISO 9038 | Determination of sustained combustibility of liquids |
| ASTM D1655 | Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuels |
| IP 602 | Determination of sustained combustibility of liquids |
| CLP Regulations EC No 1272/2008 | European Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures |
| BS EN ISO 3679 & BS 2000-523 | Determination of flash no-flash and flash point. Rapid equilibrium closed cup method. |
| ASTM D8174 | Standard Test Method for Finite Flash Point Determination of Liquid Wastes by Small-Scale Closed Cup Tester |
| SW-846 1020C | Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Setaflash (Small Scale) Closed-Cup Apparatus |
Small Scale Flash Point Tester Features
- Ease of use:
All functions on the Series 8 including test parameters, instrument status and test results are accessed via the touchscreen display. An audible prompt sounds when a flash is achieved and an automatic flash detector enhances repeatability.
- Safety:
A fire sensor immediately stops the test and cools the sample cup if a fire is detected.
- Statistical quality control:
The statistical quality control (SQC) analysis feature allows you to analyse the results of previous tests, calculating mean, standard deviation, standard error and repeatability, and plotting results in accordance with ASTM D6299. You can analyse all the results stored or selected results.
- Calibration and verification:
Calibration of the Series 8 can be performed in the field, eliminating the costs and time associated with sending the instrument to a service centre.
- Service and maintenance:
The rugged design ensures minimal operational maintenance is needed.
Small Scale Flash Point Tester Specifications
| Temperature range | Ambient to 300 °C |
| Temperature selection | °C or °F |
| Ignitor | Electric |
| Heating/cooling method | Ceramic hotplate and fan |
| Temperature ramp mode | Automatic or custom settings (ramp rate up to 10 °C/min) |
| Sample cup material | Aluminium |
| Pressure correction | Automatic |
| Data storage | 12 GB |
| Voltage | 110 to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz auto-sensing power supply |
| Size (HxWxD) | 30 cm x 34 cm x 38 cm |
Small Scale Flash Point Tester Applications
- Petrochemical
- Research
- Refineries
- testing laboratories
- Paint
- Grease
- Lubricants
