Flame Tests for Electrical Cables

UL 1581 Section 1060 (FV-1 / Vertical Flame and FT1 Test)

Description UL 1581, § 1060
(Cable Flame Test)
Length of specimen 17.99 - 24.02 in. (457 - 610 mm)
Burner Bunsen burner with additional air supply (Tirril gas burner) Ø 0.37 in. (9.5 mm)
Test temperature 500 W flame
Position of specimen vertical
Position of flame 20° to vertical specimen
Duration of flame 5 x 15 seconds with least 15 seconds flaming break
Conditions The paper must be no more than 25% carbonized. The specimen may continue burning for a maximum of 1 minute after each application. Any material that drops must not ignite the cotton (B) placed beneath the specimen.
UL 1581 Section 1060 (FV-1 / Vertical Flame and FT1 Test) Setup
UL 1581 Section 1060