New EN 13823 Single Burning Item Test Apparatus Launched for Construction Fire Classification Labs
Why Our New SBI Test Apparatus Is Essential for Fire Testing Laboratories
As European construction product safety regulations tighten, all wall linings, ceiling panels, façade claddings and roofing materials require mandatory SBI fire testing to obtain Euroclass A2/B/C/D certification. Our new Single Burning Item Test Apparatus serves as core lab equipment to measure critical fire behavior parameters, including heat release rate, smoke production, lateral flame spread and flaming droplets/particles.
Unlike outdated SBI test devices on the market, this upgraded model optimizes structural design and sensor precision to eliminate test data deviation, helping third-party testing labs, material manufacturers and fire research institutions achieve stable, repeatable 20-minute combustion tests.
Core Optimized Structure & Technical Advantages of Our SBI Test Equipment
Full SBI Test Apparatus Marked Component Diagram
1. Double-Layer Insulated Collection Hood & Exhaust Duct
The collection hood and stainless steel exhaust duct adopt double-layer heat insulation structure, which prevents heat loss during testing and ensures accurate detection of heat release and smoke generation. The exhaust flow rate is automatically adjustable within 0.5~0.65 m³/s for full-process stable gas collection.
Image Alt Text: Single Burning Item Test Apparatus collection hood and exhaust duct for heat release and smoke production measurement
2. Standard-Sized Detachable Combustion Chamber
The combustion chamber measures 3150×3150×2500 mm, built with assembled detachable cabinet frames, convenient for container transportation and on-site installation. The internal space strictly matches EN 13823 specimen placement requirements, supporting standard L-shaped building material test samples.
Image Alt Text: SBI test machine combustion chamber with mobile loading trolley
3. Mobile Test Trolley for Fast Specimen Loading
Equipped with lockable wheel trolley, operators can quickly push test specimens into the combustion chamber without heavy lifting, greatly improving daily lab testing efficiency.
4. High-Precision Automatic Control & Analysis System
Independent control workstation with integrated data analyzer monitors all test indexes in real time:
- Temperature sensor accuracy ±0.5°C
- 0–200 Pa high-precision differential pressure sensor (±2 Pa error)
- Automatic calculation of core evaluation indicators: FIGRA, THR600s, SMOGRA, TSP600s
- Dedicated solenoid valve combustion control system stably outputs 30.7±2.0 kW propane flame from main burner; auxiliary burner supports pre-test calibration to guarantee baseline data accuracy
Image Alt Text: SBI test apparatus control system and data analysis workstation
Wide Application Scenarios of the EN 13823 SBI Test Apparatus
This Single Burning Item Test Apparatus is widely deployed in multiple industry sectors:
- Third-party fire testing laboratories for EU Euroclass certification
- Building material manufacturers producing wall, ceiling, facade and roof decorative panels
- University fire safety research laboratories and construction engineering research institutes
- Regulatory inspection agencies for construction product fire performance verification
All test data generated by the machine meets EU construction product regulation standards, directly supporting product CE marking and fire classification reports per EN 13501-1.
Key Technical Specifications for Reference
- Overall dimension: 5500 × 3150 × 4500 mm (L × W × H)
- Power supply: AC 380 V, 50 Hz, max power 9 kW
- Test cycle: Standard 20-minute continuous combustion assessment
- Full automatic data recording, storage and report export function
Expert Comment on the New SBI Test Equipment
“Our engineering team upgraded the insulation structure and sensor module after collecting feedback from over 80 fire labs across Europe,” said the R&D Director of [Company Name]. “Traditional SBI devices often suffer data fluctuation caused by pipeline heat loss; our double-insulated duct design effectively solves this pain point, lowering testing error rate to within industry-leading range. For labs handling high-volume Euroclass fire certification orders, this machine improves testing reliability and reduces repeated retests.”
Get Your Custom Single Burning Item Test Apparatus Today
Our factory provides full pre-delivery calibration, English operation manuals, video operation training and global after-sales technical support. All SBI test machines can be customized according to laboratory site size and testing capacity demands.
If you are looking for compliant EN 13823 fire testing equipment for construction product fire classification, contact our sales team to get detailed quotations, technical drawings and case references of installed lab projects worldwide.