Key Features
- The NBS Smoke Chamber is the most widely accepted apparatus for the measurement of smoke production from the exposed surface of specimens of essentially flat materials, composites, or assemblies
- The Concept NBS Smoke Chamber utilises the latest technology to offer a system that is extremely user-friendly and allows for ‘hot-swapping’ from the vertical BS 6401 test configuration to the horizontal arrangement specified in ISO 5659-2
- Standards: ISO 5659-2, BS 6401, ASTM E662, IMO FTPC Part 2, NES 711, BSS 7239, AITM 2.0007, AITM 2.0008, AITM 3.0005, ABD0031
About the Concept NBS Smoke Chamber
The NBS Smoke Chamber is the most widely accepted apparatus for the measurement of smoke production from the exposed surface of specimens of essentially flat materials, composites or assemblies.
The Concept NBS Smoke Chamber from Concept Equipments, UK, uses the latest technology to offer a system that is extremely user-friendly and allows hot-swapping from the vertical BS 6401 test configuration to the horizontal arrangement specified in ISO 5659-2. The standards it supports are listed alongside.
NBS Smoke Chamber specifications
| Model | NBS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Concept Equipments, UK |
| Type | NBS Smoke Chamber |
| Measures | Smoke production from the exposed surface of specimens of essentially flat materials, composites or assemblies |
| Configurations | Vertical BS 6401 test configuration and the horizontal arrangement specified in ISO 5659-2, with hot-swapping between them |
| Operation | Uses the latest technology; extremely user-friendly |
| Standards | ISO 5659-2, BS 6401, ASTM E662, IMO FTPC Part 2, NES 711, BSS 7239, AITM 2.0007, AITM 2.0008, AITM 3.0005, ABD0031 |
Specifications are as published by the manufacturer, Concept Equipments. Download the product brochure or contact us to confirm the configuration for your laboratory.
NBS Smoke Chamber: frequently asked questions
What does the Concept NBS Smoke Chamber measure?
It measures smoke production from the exposed surface of specimens of essentially flat materials, composites or assemblies.
Can the NBS Smoke Chamber run both vertical and horizontal tests?
Yes. It allows hot-swapping from the vertical BS 6401 test configuration to the horizontal arrangement specified in ISO 5659-2.
Which standards does the NBS Smoke Chamber follow?
The standards are ISO 5659-2, BS 6401, ASTM E662, IMO FTPC Part 2, NES 711, BSS 7239, AITM 2.0007, AITM 2.0008, AITM 3.0005 and ABD0031.
Is the NBS Smoke Chamber easy to use?
The Concept NBS Smoke Chamber uses the latest technology to offer a system that is extremely user-friendly. A brochure is available from the button at the top of this page.
Where can I buy the Concept NBS Smoke Chamber in India?
Multiflo Instruments, based in Navi Mumbai, supplies Concept Equipments smoke chambers in India. Our team can advise on the NBS Smoke Chamber, send a quotation, and arrange installation, training, calibration and after-sales service. Use the Contact Us button or call +91-22-44516175.
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