Oxygen Index Testing

Element performsASTMD2863-17a testing for materials manufacturers to establish the minimum oxygen concentration value required to support candle-like combustion and safe limits for fabrics, polymers, cables, laminates, nylon, rubber, etc.

Performing Oxygen Index Testing

Oxygen concentration values are known as the Oxygen Index (OI) or, historically, the Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI). Depending on the type of material, Element’s experts use a paramagnetic oxygen analyzer and one of three testing methods to measure the oxygen concentration of a material. Procedure A measures top surface ignition. Procedure B measures propagating ignition, and Procedure C compares the material under test to a pre-established oxygen concentration to see whether or not combustion occurs.

Our technical experts will advise you on the correct procedure to follow, and provide physical support structures, where required, depending on the material type.

The Element Advantage

As regulations in the industry constantly evolve, Element’s experts use the latest equipment to assess and compare your materials. From developingfire safetydesign strategies, through testing and certification of both passive and active消防产品和系统; to the inspection, commissioning and certification of completed building projects, our engineers can help with the testing and certification of all aspects of your materials, products and systems. Our team is certified to deliver fast, efficient testing on your EPS and XPS materials, to help you ensure they are safe, quality, fit for purpose, and compliant with all industry standards and regulations.

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