Chiltern International Fire operates full scale and small scale furnaces.
Full Scale Furnace
In the Summer of 2008, Chiltern International Fire commissioned a state-of-the-art 3 x 3m vertical fire furnace as part of the fire laboratory’s refurbishment.
The new furnace is designed to comply with all relevant standards:
- BS 476 Part 20
- EN 1363-1
- Hydro-carbon curve
- ANSI UL 10c
It has a bespoke monitoring and 180-channel data logging system with fully automatic temperature and pressure control, along with a manual override operation. It is capable of testing to temperatures up to 1250°C and can accommodate a variety of specimen configurations. It is floor mounted to give a better view of testing along with a better working environment.
Small Scale Furnaces
The smaller 1.1m³ and 3m x 2m horizontal furnaces, have also been refurbished, both now incorporating a highly sophisticated data logging and control system.
The 1.1m³ furnace has in addition a positively pressurised control room and viewing gallery. This furnace can be used to carry out indicative testing to identify and resolve any problems before committing to a full-scale fire test.
The 3m x 2m furnace is dedicated primarily to penetration seal and linear joint seal testing.
Workshops
We operate joinery and metal workshops, allowing us to manufacture specimens, carry out last minute adjustments and provide supporting constructions.
Client facilities
- Viewing gallery with internet access
- Changing and shower rooms for installers
- Meeting room with Wi-Fi and internet access
- Remote controlled camera for test viewing
- Customisable data viewing in live time
- Web based remote viewing / witnessing of tests for clients
