Certain substances, classified as “flammable” by Closed Cup Flash Point Testing, may be reclassified as “non-flamable” by combustibility testing. This has significant potential cost reduction implications for the packaging, storage and shipping of many materials.

The Elcometer 6910 Setaflash features an open cup for flash/no-flash finite determinations or sustained combustion tests, audible and on-screen prompts and easy calibration.  Flash Point tests can be conducted in less than two minutes with a temperature range from ambient to 300°C (572°F).

A manually operated flame sweeping arm is fitted to the cup and gas is supplied from the integral tank via the control valve.  The flash or sustained combustion characteristics of the sample are observed visually by passing the test flame over the sample.