Fire resistance tests
A key issue for security and compliance
The fire behaviour of materials, components and equipment is an essential factor in the design and compliance of industrial products. It is a major safety issue for the automotive, aeronautical, rail, electrical and electronic equipment sectors.The Emitech Group can help you assess the reaction to fire of your products by carrying out tests that comply with current regulations and customer specifications.
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Why carry out fire resistance tests?
Our tests enable us to:
- Ensure regulatory compliance with fire safety standards (FAR 25.853, CS 25.853, RTCA DO-160, FMVSS 302, ECE R118, ECE R100, IEC 60695, UL 94, Low Voltage Directive, etc.)
- Analyze ignition and flame spread behavior
- Test smoke opacity and toxicity for critical sectors (particularly aeronautics)
- Obtain the necessary certifications for market release
- Enhance the safety of passengers, users, and infrastructure
What sectors are involved in these trials?
Automotive, rail and marine
Aeronautics and space
Industry & consumer, medical and telecom/IoT
Our fire resistance testing services
Automotive sector
- Flammability testing of interior materials (FMVSS 302, ISO 3795)
- Fire tests for public transport vehicles (ECE R118)
- Fire safety tests on lithium-ion batteries (ECE R100 Annex 9E)
- Analysis of chemical and thermal reactions of batteries
Aeronautical sector
- Flammability tests: vertical, horizontal, 45°, 60°
- Flame propagation measurement
- Opacity and toxicity of smoke
- Tests on insulating materials, seats and cargo liners
Electrical and electronic equipment
- Glow-wire ignitability tests (IEC 60695-2-10/11/12)
- Flame spread tests (UL 94, IEC 60695-11-10 / -20)
- Classifications V0, V1, V2 / HB / HB40 / HB75
- Compliance with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
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Our technical resources
Our laboratories are equipped with high-performance resources to guarantee the reproducibility and reliability of our tests:
- Standard burners for vertical, horizontal, 45°, 60° and glow-wire tests
- Combustion chambers with measurement of smoke opacity and toxicity
- Thermal analysis and real-time monitoring systems
- Multi-angle video recording for test analysis
- Accurate measurement of gas emissions and thermal reactions
What standards and test methods can be carried out in our laboratories?
Automotive
- FMVSS 302
- NF EN ISO 3795
- ECE R100 (Annex 9E)
- ECE R118
Aerospace
- FAR 25.853
- CS 25.853
- RTCA DO-160, ED 14
- ISO 2685
- AC20-135
- AIRBUS METHODS (AITM...)
- BOEING METHODS (BSS...)
Electrical and electronic equipment
- Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
- CEI 60695-2-10/11/12
- UL 94
- CEI 60695-11-10 / -20
Why put your trust in the Emitech Group?
- Multi-sector expertise: Automotive, Aerospace, Rail, Electronics, Industrial equipment
- Accreditations and international recognition
- Tailor-made support: analysis of requirements, definition of tests, interpretation of results
- ITop-notch infrastructure and recognised expertise
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