Technical Specifications

The AG32 is a horizontal flammability tester from AVENO, built to determine the horizontal burning performance of textiles and automotive interior materials. The test chamber and fixture are SUS304 stainless steel with a toughened glass viewing window, and the ignition device senses the sample position before starting the test automatically. Burn timing stops by sensor when the flame reaches the 254 mm mark line, removing the human observation error that manual timing introduces. The chamber measures 381 x 203 x 356 mm with ten 19 mm bottom vents, and a circulation ventilation system keeps the internal environment stable during extended test sequences. The specifications below cover the standard unit.

Model/Part Number: AG32

Test Chamber and Fixture

• Chamber dimensions: 381 x 203 x 356 mm

• Chamber vents: 10 bottom vents, 19 mm diameter

• Chamber material: SUS304 stainless steel

• Viewing window: toughened glass, transparent

• Sample fixture: U-shaped, inner size 330 x 50 mm

• Sample size: 356 x 100 mm, thickness ≤ 13 mm

• Marking line distance: 254 mm

Ignition System

• Ignition: position-sensing, automatic start on sample detection

• Ignition height: 19 mm

• Nozzle internal diameter: 9.5 mm

• Nozzle angle: vertical

• Flame height: 38 mm

Timing and Ventilation

• Burn timing: automatic, sensor-triggered at the mark line

• Ventilation: circulation ventilation system for long-term cooling

Physical and Electrical

• Power supply: AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz

• Dimensions: 57 x 26 x 37 cm

• Weight: 28 kg

• Brand: AVENO

• Origin: China

Standards Referenced

• ISO 3795

• ASTM D5153

• JIS D1201

• FZ/T 01028

• GB 8410

• GB/T 20953

• FMVSS 302

• SAE J369

• GMW 3232

Certification

• CE

• ISO 9001

• ISO 17025

Standard Accessories Included:

• AG32 horizontal flammability tester base unit

• Sample holder, 1 pc

• Metal comb, 1 pc

• Gas feed device, 1 set

• Power line, 1 pc

• Operating manual

Items Excluded:

• Calibration burner or flow meter

• Test gas supply and regulator

• Additional sample holders for non-standard geometries

• Calibration certificates

Pre-installation Requirement:
Place the tester on a rigid, level bench in a room with adequate ventilation for combustion testing, with clearance for the chamber door to open fully and access to the sample fixture. Connect the gas feed device to a regulated test gas supply and confirm the 38 mm flame height before the first test. Connect the power line to a grounded AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz supply. Confirm the circulation ventilation is unobstructed and the bottom vents are clear before starting a test sequence.

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Why This Tester Belongs in an Automotive Interior Materials Lab

Horizontal flammability testing looks simple until you watch two analysts time the same burn. One stops the clock when the flame front touches the mark line; the other stops it a second later, and the difference shows up in the burn rate. The AG32 horizontal flammability tester removes that variable by sensing the flame at the 254 mm mark line and stopping the timer automatically. The recorded burn time is the same regardless of who is watching the chamber.

The standards coverage is the reason this instrument belongs in an automotive materials lab rather than a general textile bench. FMVSS 302, ISO 3795, SAE J369, and GMW 3232 are the specifications automotive interior materials are tested against, and the AG32 references them alongside ASTM D5153, JIS D1201, and the Chinese standards FZ/T 01028, GB 8410, and GB/T 20953. One instrument covers the test methods a Tier 1 supplier or an OEM materials lab is likely to need.

The position-sensing ignition and the circulation ventilation matter more than they look. The ignition starts when the sample is in position, not when the operator decides to press a button, which removes another source of variation. The ventilation keeps the chamber temperature stable across a test sequence, so the tenth sample is tested under the same conditions as the first.

For buyers sourcing through OS4U, the configuration questions are the gas supply and regulator setup, whether calibration certificates should be included, and whether the AG32 sits alongside vertical and 45-degree flammability testers for a complete textile fire testing bench. The AVENO AG32 product page lists the current accessories.

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Key Benefits

Automatic timing removes human error

The AG32 horizontal flammability tester stops the timer by sensor when the flame reaches the 254 mm mark line. The burn time does not depend on how quickly an operator reacts to the flame front crossing the line.

Position-sensing ignition starts the test at the right moment

The ignition device senses the sample position and starts the test automatically. The ignition does not depend on an operator's timing, which removes a second source of variation from the burn rate calculation.

Chamber built for observation and stability

SUS304 stainless steel chamber with a toughened glass window. The sample changes are visible during the test, and the ten 19 mm bottom vents with the circulation ventilation system keep the internal environment stable across a test sequence.

Standards coverage for automotive and textile

FMVSS 302, ISO 3795, ASTM D5153, SAE J369, GMW 3232, JIS D1201, FZ/T 01028, GB 8410, and GB/T 20953. One instrument covers the horizontal flammability test methods used in automotive interior and textile testing.

Sample size that matches the standard

356 x 100 mm sample with thickness up to 13 mm, held in a U-shaped fixture with a 330 x 50 mm inner size. The marking line at 254 mm matches the standard method geometry.

Specified flame geometry

19 mm ignition height, 9.5 mm nozzle internal diameter, vertical nozzle, and 38 mm flame height. The flame geometry is set to the standard method, so the burn test results are comparable across labs.

Ventilation for long test sequences

The circulation ventilation system cools the instrument for long-term operation. Chamber temperature stays stable across a full sample set rather than rising through the sequence.

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Solving the Problems That Slow Flammability Testing Down

Getting burn times that vary between operators? Sensor-triggered timing at the 254 mm mark line removes the human reaction time from the result. The burn time is the same regardless of who is watching.

Worried about ignition timing affecting the burn rate? Position-sensing ignition starts the test automatically when the sample is in place. The ignition timing does not depend on an operator pressing a button.

Struggling to see sample changes during the test? The toughened glass window in the stainless steel chamber keeps the sample visible throughout the burn, without opening the chamber.

Testing across multiple standards on one instrument? FMVSS 302, ISO 3795, ASTM D5153, SAE J369, GMW 3232, JIS D1201, FZ/T 01028, GB 8410, and GB/T 20953 are all referenced. One instrument covers the horizontal methods.

Chamber temperature rising across a test sequence? The circulation ventilation system and the ten bottom vents keep the internal environment stable across extended testing.

Needing flame geometry that matches the method? The 19 mm ignition height, 9.5 mm nozzle, vertical angle, and 38 mm flame height are set to the standard method. The burn test is comparable to other labs running the same method.

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Warranty & Support

We provide a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty covering parts and labor. Technical support, installation assistance, and operational training are also available. Replacement parts and consumables are available throughout the product’s service life.

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