The Kittiwake Flashpoint Tester is an important piece of equipment for testing biodiesel.
Flash point test in less than 2 minutes
Small sample size - 2 or 4ml
Ambient to 300°C temperature range
Automatic flash detection
Audible and on-screen prompts
Portable operation
Simple calibration
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Electronic Flashpoint Tester for Biodiesel (FG-K16909-KW)
The flashpoint of a fuel is an important quality and safety assurance measure. The flashpoint of biodiesel is used to detect contamination from low flashpoint methanol.
The Flashpoint Tester is an easy to use instrument that can complete a flash/no-flash test in less than two minutes, or determine the flash point of a sample within a temperature range of 0 to 300°C in typically 8 minutes.
All functions are accessed via a two button keypad. The digital display shows test parameters, instrument status, and the test result. An audible prompt is sounded when an action is required from the operator.
An automatic flash detector reduces the chance of mis interpretation of the test result by the operator, and enhances repeatability. The cup is heated at a rate of 2°C per minute from the start temperature. An audible prompt to carry out a flash test occurs every 1°C rise up to 100°C, every 2°C rise over 100°C.
Gas for the test jet/shutter assembly is supplied from an integral gas tank, which is filled using a standard butane (lighter) refill cartridge. The instrument is lightweight and suitable for mobile use when operated from the optional 12 volt power supply adaptor.
Note: A butane refill cartridge is not supplied and so will need to be purchased locally. This is to avoid the additional shipping charges required to transport the hazardous gas canister.
The Flashpoint Tests comes supplied with a 2ml syringe, ignitor, mains lead and instruction manual.
Note:When testing biodiesel , the equilibrium method only should be selected. Auto-ramp mode can not be used to test pure biodiesel .
Cup Material: | Aluminium |
Heating and Cooling System: | Cartridge heater |
Power: | 200W (maximum) |
Ramp Rate: | 2°C / min ramp |
Sample Size: | 2 - 4 ml |
Size (HxWxD): | 26 x 28 x 26cm |
Temp Range: | Ambient 0 to 300°C |
Test Duration, Rapid Equilibrium Mode: | 1 minute below 100°C, 2 minutes above 100°C, or user determined 1 to 99 minutes |
Test Modes: | Rapid Equilibrium and Ramp |
Test Time: | 1 to 99 minutes |
Voltage: | 110/120V or 220/240V, 50/60Hz (switchable), 12Vdc with optional adaptor |
Weight: | 4 kg |
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