FT-F1 Fogging Tester
The FT-F1 Fogging Tester is designed to evaluate the fogging characteristics of volatile substances released from automotive interior materials such as leather, adhesives, plastics, foams, textiles, and non-woven fabrics. The instrument simulates high-temperature conditions to determine whether these materials produce fogging deposits that may affect visibility and automotive safety.
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Features
- Precision Measurement: Accurately measures volatile substances causing fogging.
- Versatile Testing: Suitable for plastics, leathers, textiles, and adhesives.
- Compliance: Meets international fogging test standards (ISO, DIN).
- Durable Construction: Built to withstand rigorous testing conditions.
- Wide range and high precision of temperature control device to support the combinations of non-standard test conditions
- 6 test stations can perform specimen test or blank test simultaneously
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) –FT-F1 Fogging Tester
The FT-F1 heats a preconditioned sample to release volatile substances. These vapors condense on a cooled glass plate or aluminum foil. The fogging value is then determined by measuring gloss, haze, or weight differences before and after condensation.
It meets major global and OEM standards, including ISO 6452, DIN 75201, SAE J1756, QB/T 2728, BS EN 14288, PV 3920, PV 3015, ES-X83231, NES M0161, D45 1727, GM 9305P, and TSM 0503G.
The FT-F1 supports:
Gloss Method – Measures gloss difference before and after condensation.
Haze Method – Measures change in haze values.
Weighing Method – Measures weight change on aluminum foil.
The system includes six independent test stations, enabling higher throughput and faster batch testing.
The FT-F1 includes a high-temperature bath, low-temperature bath, cooling plate, beakers, fixtures, glass plates, aluminum foil, and optional gloss/haze meters, enabling complete fogging evaluation.
Yes, PAN-India support is available for installation, operator training and calibration.
The FT-F1 Fogging Tester includes six independent test stations, allowing simultaneous testing for higher laboratory efficiency.
What is the temperature range of the FT-F1 Fogging Tester?
Yes. Although designed for automotive interiors, it can test any material that may emit volatiles under heat, including polymers and packaging materials.
Most automotive fogging tests take 2 to 3 hours, depending on the material type and standard method used.
The FT-F1 operates on a standard AC power supply, ensuring compatibility with most laboratory installations.
Use Gloss Method for clear condensation evaluation.
Use Haze Method when cloudiness needs to be assessed.
Use Weighing Method when measuring total volatile mass.
Yes, Flexitest provides on-site or remote operator training to ensure accurate testing and correct test procedures.
