ASTM F814 Test for Optical Density of Smoke Produced by Solid Materials for Aeronautics

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of ASTM F814 testing. This standard covers the determination of the specific optical density of smoke produced by solid aerospace materials and assemblies, including insulated wire, up to 1 inch (25,4 mm) thick for flat samples, excluding thermoplastic foams, which must be limited to the maximum.

For 0,5 inch (12,7 mm) thick and insulated wire samples up to ¼ inch (6,35 mm) diameter. A measurement is made of the attenuation of a light beam due to flameless pyrolytic decomposition and flaming combustion due to smoke (suspended solid and liquid particles) deposited in a closed chamber. Results are expressed in terms of specific optical density derived from a geometric factor and measured optical density, which is a measurement property of smoke concentration.

While this test method is based on Test Method E 662, which is primarily intended for building construction, equipment and flooring materials, and assemblies, and is similar in many respects, it differs from Test Method E 662 in procedures and apparatus as it is specifically required for aerospace applications.

This standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products and assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or assess the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products or materials. assemblies under real fire conditions. However, the results of this test can be used as elements of a fire risk assessment that takes into account all factors relevant to the fire hazard assessment of a particular end use.

This standard may include hazardous materials, processes and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and cooker practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ASTM F814 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.