Stanhope Seta has introduced the Series 8 closed-cup flash-point tester, designed to be used in the flash-point testing and hazard classification of flavours and fragrances.
Flash point is the lowest temperature at which a liquid generates enough vapour to ignite when mixed with oxygen.
The Series 8 is an updated version of the Series 7 tester, and has a temperature range from ambient to 300C or -20C to 130C for the peltier-cooled model.
The instrument has the option of either electric or gas ignition.
The Series 8 flash-point tester has a 'ramp' facility, which automatically increases the temperature of the sample at a rate of 2C/min until a flash is detected.
The dipping sequence occurs automatically every 1C up to 100C and every 2C above 100C until either a flash is detected or the end of test temperature is reached.
When the test is complete, the sample cup is cooled by forced air to reduce cycle time between tests.
The Series 8 features a colour LCD screen and soft key controls.
Up to 64 results can be stored in memory and downloaded to a computer or printer.
