DBI’s Electrical Furnace can test multiple small-scale product samples in one day and provide valuable insights through infrared imaging. This can give our customers an indication of the fire safety properties of the product as early as in the stages of concept and development.
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Indicative fire tests with the Electrical Furnace can be combined with computer simulations, which can contribute to a more effective product development process.
Neither small-scale tests nor computer simulations can replace a classification fire tests.
However, both methods can save you from wrong construction choices and give you a better idea of when to invest in a full-scale fire test.
Facts about the Electrical Furnace
- Follows different exposure curves such as ISO 834, Hydrocarbon curve, or custom curves.
- Possible tests include K1-10, K2-30, EI30, EI60, EI90, EI120 etc.
- Exposure opening area of 500mmx500mm with 9 heating rods
- Up to 8 thermocouples for temperature measurements
Thermocouples and IMV (Infrared Machine Vision)
The Infrared Machine Vision (IMV) technology has been developed by experts at DBI in order to detect changes in material and construction behaviours when exposed to fire. This is possible by using an infrared camera placed above the tested sample.
While typical performance of specimens is assessed using thermocouples which only measure in a localized area, the information from the camera offers a significantly more detailed overview. The data recorded by the camera helps identify areas of the sample that heat up during the test, making it possible for producers to pinpoint critical areas that could lead to costly failures.
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See some of our fire test furnaces in this video
Our 3,000 square meter headquarters near Copenhagen houses a modern fire laboratory with various furnaces for almost all types of fire tests.
This makes it possible for us to conduct almost all types of fire tests, from small-scale to full-scale, with items as high as 4.48 meters.
Watch the video of some of our fire testing facilities.
Custom equipment for in-house testing
The Electrical Furnace and other small-scale equipment that we use in our fire laboratory can also be supplied to customers who wish to carry out their own small-scale fire tests during product development.
Each solution is tailored to the customer’s specific needs, and DBI continues to provide support and guidance to ensure safe and reliable testing.
Read the story about one of our customers who requested equipment for in-house testing.
Contact
Christina Hald
International Sales Manager Nordic & Baltic
International Sales Manager Nordic & Baltic
Robert Firkic
Head of Advanced Fire Testing
Head of Advanced Fire Testing
Feel free to reach out
Whatever enquiry you may have, we will be happy to assist you.
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Location
Our headquarters and test facilities are centrally located in Copenhagen, Denmark – close to the motorway and only a 15-minute drive from Copenhagen Airport.
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