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Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Flash Tester
 


Determines flash points of a wide range of products by a closed cup method with slow speed stirring of the sample. Extensively used in shipping and safety regulations for detection of contamination by volatile and flammable materials in fuel oils and lubricating oils, and for characterization of hazardous waste samples.

Smooth operating cover mechanism slides shutter open and applies test flame at the turn of a knob. Cover fits over brass test cup and includes pilot flame, test flame reference bead, built-in stirrer and plated brass thermometer ferrule.

Test methods
For flash point determinations of fuels, lubricating oils, liquids containing suspended solids and liquids that tend to form a surface film during testing.

Features
  • Conforms to ASTM D93 and related specifications
  • Choice of electric or gas heating

Electrically heated model is equipped with a 750W nickel-chromium heater with stepless variable control for accurate, repeatable temperature rate of rise settings per specifications. Heater unit is enclosed in a stainless steel housing with cooling vents. Includes line cord receptacle and switch for accessory slow speed stirrer.

Gas heated model has a built-in nickel plated brass natural gas burner, or can be supplied with an artificial gas burner or liquid propane burner (specify when ordering). Both models are mounted on a sturdy cast iron base.


Specifications
Conforms to ASTM D93; AASHTO T73-811; IP 34; ISO 2719; DIN 51758; FTM 791-1102
Electrical Requirements 115V 50/60Hz, Single Phase, 6.5A; 220-240V 50-60Hz, Single Phase, 3.4A
Included Accessories Brass Test Cup with Handle; Thermometer Holder
Dimensions (LxWxH) 9.5 x 8 x 22.5 in. (24 x 20 x 57 cm) with optional stirrer motor installed
Net Weight K16000: 26 lbs (11.8kg)
K16200/K16270: 24 lbs (10.9kg)
Shipping Weight 30 lbs (13.6kg)
Shipping Dimensions 2.9 Cu. ft.

Cat. No. Description
K16200 Electrically Heated Model , 115V 50/60Hz
K16270 Electrically Heated Model, 220-240V 50/60Hz
K16000 Gas Heated Model
Accessories
K16220 Stirrer Motor; Slow speed gear motor rotates stirrer of Pensky-Martens Tester at 115rpm for Procedure A and at 250rpm for Procedure B. Includes adjustable support bracket and mounting rod. Installs in base of flash tester. 115V 50/60Hz
K16229 Stirrer Motor. Same - 220-240V 50Hz
250-000-09F ASTM 9F Thermometer. Range: 20 to 230°F
250-000-09C ASTM 9C Thermometer. Range: -5 to +110°C
250-000-10F ASTM 10F Thermometer. Range: 200 to 700°F
250-00-10C ASTM 10C Thermometer. Range: 90 to 370°C
K16010 Cover Assembly. Complete assembly. Includes shutter, flame exposure device, stirrer and thermometer ferrule.
K16020 Brass Test Cup with heat resistant handle.