Biolab Miniflash Touch Flash Point Analyzer

MINIFLASH TOUCH is a uniquely designed flash point tester for the determination of flashpoints of liquids and solids, using the Grabner flash point detection method of measuring the instantaneous pressure increase inside the continuously closed chamber, triggered by an energy-controlled electric arc. Heating the test chamber from the top avoids condensation of high volatile compounds, significantly improving the test results. Its continuously closed cup design and small sample volume of only 1-2 mL offers maximum safety, avoids offensive fumes in the testing area and reduces sample waste. The fast thermoelectric cooling at the end of a test and the fast and easy handling of the instrument save expensive labor time.

The full color touch-screen of the MINIFLASH TOUCH runs on Microsoft® Windows® software and features an intuitive menu navigation that requires no training for flashpoint testing. Along with its convenient touch screen design, the MINIFLASH TOUCH offers an extended temperature range from 0 to 400°C, hassle-free communication with USB, Ethernet, LIMS and PCs and nearly unlimited storage capacity for programs and results.

MINIFLASH determines the flash point according to ASTM D6450 and according to the advanced ASTM D7094 standard. This procedure describes the “Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Modified Continuously Closed Cup (MCCCFP)”, which offers the highest repeatability and reproducibility and an excellent correlation to the D93 Pensky-Martens method: “There is no statistically significant bias observed between ASTM D7094 and ASTM D93 Procedure A” as concluded during the last Round Robin. Furthermore, test results are equivalent to other well known standards such as Abel and TAG, and thanks to its unique design MINIFLASH can be used for more difficult applications such as flash-point testing of contaminated samples like diesel fuel in lube oil or gasoline in diesel fuel and for biodiesel testing.

The new MINIFLASH TOUCH analyzer also includes improved methods for simulation of EN ISO 3679 and EN ISO 3680. Due to true portability and rugged housing, the MINIFLASH TOUCH is also the perfect solution for mobile labs and military applications.

Features

• Flashpoint according to ASTM D6450 (Flash-Point by Continuously Closed Cup) and ASTM D7094 (Flash-Point by Modified Continuously Closed Cup)
• FLASHPOINT COMMITTEE STATEMENT: “There is no statistically significant bias observed between ASTM D7094 and ASTM D93 Procedure A.”), equivalent EN ISO 2719, excellent correlation to ASTM D56, ISO13736, IP170
• New methods for EN ISO 3679 and EN ISO 3680 simulation
• Dilution Flashpoint Testing
• Go / No Go Flashpoint Testing
• Fast Screening Methods
• Automatic ignition cleaning method
• Maximum safety through Grabner continuously closed cup method (Ignition Protection Technology™)
• 1-2 ml sample size * No Open Flame, no offensive vapors in the lab * Highest accuracy (see precision statement)
• Extended temperature range: 0 to 400°C with external cooling (MINIFLASH FLPH TOUCH)
• Fully remote operable * Big, color touch-screen for convenient, intuitive menu navigation
• Touch Screen Runs on Microsoft® Windows®: Full integration with network, LIMS and PC
• Hassle-free communication and data transfer via USB and Ethernet
• USB printer support
• Good Laboratory Practice: User Access Control
• Portable for Mobile and Field Use (car battery connector)
• Worldwide standard method for the flavors and fragrances industry
• Approved for the ASTM specifications of recycled fuel and biodiesel
• Short measuring time (depends on sample type) due to small sample volume of 1-2 ml
• Combustion Analysis™
• Excellent thermoelectric heating and cooling regulation through Peltier Protection Technology™

Specifications

• MINIFLASH FLP TOUCH: 0 to 200 C (32 to 390 F)
• MINIFLASH FLPH TOUCH: 0 to 400 C (32 to 750 F)
• MINIFLASH FLA/FLAH: With 8 sample capability autosampler
• Power Requirements: 100/110/230 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 150 W