Precision Paper Flammability Testing in One Compact Instrument

The ZBY paper combustion tester is purpose-built to evaluate the burning behavior of flame-retardant-treated and water-leached paper and paperboard with a thickness not exceeding 1.6 mm, as well as coated or printed flame-retardant paper products below 1.6 mm. From fire-resistant packaging and wallpaper to electrical insulation paper and flame-retardant labels, this paper burn test equipment provides the objective, standards-based data manufacturers need to prove product safety and market compliance.

Full Compliance with Paper Testing Standards

Designed in accordance with the Chinese national standard GB/T 14656-2009 (Test method for burning behavior of flame-retardant paper and paperboard), the tester also conforms to GB/T 5907.1 (fire protection terminology) and GB/T 10739-2023 (paper, board and pulp — standard atmosphere for conditioning and testing), ensuring a complete, traceable testing workflow from specimen conditioning to final classification.

Key Selling Points: Accuracy, Automation and Ease of Use

Automatic Timing with Digital Readout

A single-chip microcomputer control system provides automatic timing with digital display of test results. The flame-application time to the specimen is fixed at 12 s with ±0.01 s accuracy, while afterflame and afterglow time can be measured up to 0–99 min 99 s and displayed digitally — eliminating manual stopwatch error and improving the repeatability of every paper fire test.

Precision Flame Control with Adjustable Bunsen Burner

The tester features a Bunsen burner with a 10 mm ± 0.2 mm inner diameter, tiltable from 0° to 45° in eight 5° steps for flexible specimen exposure. The blue-flame height is freely adjustable from 15 mm to 175 mm, with a built-in flame-height ruler for fast, accurate setup. The automatic ignition time is freely settable, giving operators full control over the test procedure.

Designed for Real-World Flame-Retardant Paper Testing

The instrument accepts standard 210 mm × 70 mm paper specimens and is suitable for a wide range of samples, including:

• Flame-retardant-treated paper and paperboard
• Water-leached fire-retardant paper products
• Coated or printed flame-retardant paper (thickness < 1.6 mm)
• Decorative fireproof paper, electrical insulating paper and flame-retardant packaging

Compact, Safe and Economical Operation

Operating on 220 V ± 10%, 50 Hz with power consumption under 100 W, the ZBY tester is energy-efficient and easy to install in any testing laboratory. It runs on liquefied propane (purity ≥ 95%), a widely available and cost-effective gas source. With compact overall dimensions of approximately 670 mm × 300 mm × 800 mm and a weight of only ~40 kg, it fits seamlessly into crowded QC labs, research centers and third-party testing institutions.

Applications Across the Paper Industry

The ZBY flame-retardant paper and paperboard combustion tester is widely used for:

• Fire-retardant paper manufacturing — routine quality control of flame-retardant-treated paper products
• Paperboard packaging — verification of fire-retardant performance for flame-retardant carton and corrugated board applications
• Wallpaper and decorative materials — burning behavior testing of coated and printed fireproof wallpaper
• Electrical insulation paper — fire safety evaluation of insulating and transformer paper
• Construction and interior materials — flame-retardant paper testing for building and decoration compliance
• Third-party testing laboratories — standard-compliant paper flammability testing per GB/T 14656-2009

Why Choose the ZBY Paper Combustion Tester from Shenyang Baoruitong?

• Standards-first design: developed in line with GB/T 14656-2009 and conforming to GB/T 5907.1 and GB/T 10739-2023
• High measurement accuracy: 12 s flame-application time with ±0.01 s accuracy; digital afterflame and afterglow readout
• Flexible test setup: 0–45° tiltable Bunsen burner, 15–175 mm adjustable blue-flame height, settable automatic ignition
• Compact footprint: only 670 × 300 × 800 mm — ideal for space-constrained laboratories
• Low operating cost: runs on common liquefied propane, power consumption below 100 W
• Professional support: calibration guidance, after-sales service and global shipping from an experienced flammability testing equipment manufacturer

About Shenyang Baoruitong Automation Equipment Co., Ltd.

Shenyang Baoruitong Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer of combustion testing instruments and laboratory equipment for the plastics, foam, textile, paper and building materials industries. Headquartered in Shenyang, China, the company is committed to precision engineering and international standard compliance, helping manufacturers worldwide verify flame retardancy, improve product safety and meet regulatory requirements.

For more information about the ZBY Combustion Tester for Flame-Retardant Paper and Paperboard, pricing or a quotation, please contact our sales team or visit our website.

FAQ

Q1: What is a flame-retardant paper and paperboard combustion tester? A flame-retardant paper and paperboard combustion tester is a laboratory instrument used to evaluate the burning behavior of fire-retardant paper products. It applies a controlled small flame to standard paper specimens and measures key parameters such as afterflame time and afterglow time to verify flame-retardant performance.

Q2: Which standard does the ZBY tester follow? The ZBY tester is designed in accordance with GB/T 14656-2009 (Test method for burning behavior of flame-retardant paper and paperboard) and conforms to GB/T 5907.1 and GB/T 10739-2023.

Q3: What sample sizes can the ZBY tester handle? The tester accepts standard 210 mm × 70 mm specimens of flame-retardant-treated or water-leached paper and paperboard with a thickness not exceeding 1.6 mm, including coated and printed flame-retardant paper.

Q4: What gas source is required? The instrument operates on liquefied propane with a purity of at least 95%, which is widely available and economical for laboratory use.

Q5: Can the ZBY tester be used for routine quality control? Yes. With automatic timing, digital readout of afterflame and afterglow time, and repeatable flame application, the ZBY tester is ideal for routine QC of flame-retardant paper and paperboard production lines.