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#### General Tribology

- [Universal Tester - UNITEST](https://www.ducom.com/universal-tester-unitest)
- [Multi Capability Tribometer - POD 4.0](https://www.ducom.com/multi-capability-tribometer-pin/ball-on-disk)
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- [Erosion Tester - Air Jet](https://www.ducom.com/air-jet-erosion-tester)
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- [Twin Disk Tribometer](https://www.ducom.com/twin-disk-roller-on-roller-tribometer)
- [BioTribometer](https://www.ducom.com/biotribometer)

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- [Flash Point Tester - Pensky Martens](https://www.ducom.com/pensky-martens-flash-point-tester)
- [Flash Point Tester - Abel](https://www.ducom.com/abel-flash-point-tester)
- [Flash Point Tester - Cleveland](https://www.ducom.com/cleveland-flash-point-tester)
- [Freezing Point Tester](https://www.ducom.com/freezing-point-tester)
- [Cloud Point Tester](https://www.ducom.com/cloud-and-pour-point-tester)
- [Pour Point Tester](https://www.ducom.com/pour-point-tester)
- [Roll Stability Tester](https://www.ducom.com/roll-stability-tester)
- [Noack Volatility Test Apparatus](https://www.ducom.com/noack-volatility-tester)
- [BOCLE - ATF Fuel Lubricity Tester](https://www.ducom.com/product-ball-on-cylinder-lubricity-evaluator-bocle)
- [Shear Stability Tester (Diesel Injector)](https://www.ducom.com/product-shear-stability-tester-diesel-injector)

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# ABEL FLASH POINT TESTER (AFP 1)

#### DETERMINE THE FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE PROPERTIES OF SAMPLES WITH A FLASH POINT BETWEEN -18°C AND 71°C

The AFP offers fully-automatic, temperature-controlled flash point determination of solvents, kerosene and chemicals. It is designed with an ionization detector, an automated shutter system and electric ignitors. 

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## Compact and Automatic

A compact and automatic closed cup flash point tester that complies with various EN, IP and ISO test methods

- [Specifications](https://www.ducom.com/abel-flash-point-tester#tab1)
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## Technical Specifications

##### MEASURING PARAMETERS

- Temperature: °C/°F
- Measuring Range:-50°C to +100°C
- Resolution: 0.06°C
- Accuracy: ±0.1°C
- Repeatability/Reproducibility: as per standard methods or better
- PT100, Class A
- Dimensions: 31 x 47 x 52 cm (WxDxH)
- Weight: 27 kg
- Power: 220V + 15% / 50 to 60 Hz (or) 115V + 15% / 60 Hz

 

## Features

- Integrated Touchscreen Panel PC: 8.4-inch, TFT/LCD, high-resolution display
- Shutter Mechanism: Automatic system opens and closes the shutter; complies with all methods and specifications
- User-Friendly Software Interface: automated, temperature-controlled testing
- Storage Capacity: Users can store data files in an Excel-compatible format

##### HEATING

- Electrical heater
- Equipped with thermal cut-off system

##### TEST CUP

- Brass cup
- High temperature resistant handle

##### MEASURING DEVICES

- Dual ignition system
- Ionization detector
- Electrical system or flame detection device

 

## Test Standards

##### EN AND IP METHODS

- **EN 924:** Solvent-borne and solvent-free adhesives: Determination of flash point
- **IP 170:** Determination of flash point - Abel closed-cut method
- **IP491:** Determination of flash/no flash - Closed-cup equilibrium method
- **IP 492:** Determination of flash point - Closed-cup equilibrium method

##### ISO METHODS

- **ISO 1516:** Determination of flash/no flash - Closed-cup equilibrium method
- **ISO 3679:** Determination of flash/no flash point - Rapid equilibrium closed-cup method
- **ISO 13736:** Determination of flash point - Abel closed-cup method

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