Bs 476 Fire Testing Systems

BS 476 Fire Testing Systems – British Standard Compliant | KDM GlobalProduct Overview

• Comprehensive range of fire testing equipment designed to comply with BS 476 standards

• Used for assessing fire resistance, flame spread, and combustibility of building materials and components

• Essential for quality control, regulatory compliance, and certification under UK and international fire safety codes

• Suitable for testing structural elements, walls, doors, partitions, insulation, and coatings

Applicable Standards

• BS 476 Part 4: Fire resistance tests for loadbearing elements

• BS 476 Part 6: Method of test for fire propagation for products

• BS 476 Part 7: Surface spread of flame test

• Additional parts covering fire classification and insulation testing

• Compliant with UK Building Regulations and often referenced in European fire safety norms

Key Features

• Robust test furnaces capable of maintaining standardized temperature-time curves

• Flame spread testing apparatus with controlled ignition sources and measurement sensors

• Heat flux meters, thermocouples, and data acquisition systems for precise monitoring

• Modular design to support multiple test methods in one system

• User-friendly software interface for real-time data logging, analysis, and report generation

• Fully enclosed test chambers with safety interlocks and exhaust ventilation

• Calibration and validation kits included for test accuracy and repeatability

Technical Specifications

• Furnace temperature range: up to 1100°C with programmable curves

• Sample dimensions: variable, depending on test type (e.g., up to 3 m for large element testing)

• Data acquisition: multi-channel thermocouple input with 0.1°C resolution

• Flame spread sensor range: adjustable sensitivity for different materials

• Power supply: 230 V / 415 V, 50 Hz, three-phase options available

• Test duration: customizable according to BS 476 part requirements

Applications

• Fire resistance evaluation of walls, floors, ceilings, doors, and partitions in commercial and residential buildings

• Surface spread of flame testing for paints, coatings, and claddings

• Fire propagation testing of construction products and insulation materials

• Used by fire safety labs, building material manufacturers, and certification bodies

• Ensures compliance with UK Building Regulations and insurance requirements

Industries Served

• Building materials manufacturers and construction firms

• Fire testing laboratories and certification agencies

• Architectural firms and design consultants

• Insulation and cladding product manufacturers

• Regulatory authorities and government agencies

Why Choose KDM Global

• Experienced manufacturer of BS 476-compliant fire testing systems in India

• Equipment designed for accuracy, durability, and ease of operation

• Complete solutions including installation, calibration, and maintenance support

• Integrated software for automated data capture and reporting

• Global client base with proven track record in fire safety testing

• Customizable configurations tailored to specific laboratory needs

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