Flame Manikin Performance Testing
What is Flame Manikin Performance Testing?
To ensure comprehensive protection for wearers in high-temperature and severe fire environments, FITI Testing & Research Institute conducts Flame Manikin Performance Testing.
This test utilizes a sensor-equipped manikin exposed to controlled flame conditions to measure thermal energy transfer and predict potential burn injuries, such as second- and third-degree burns. This service provides an accurate evaluation of protective clothing performance under realistic fire scenarios, supporting optimal safety and reliability for users.
Key International Standards
International test standards specify methods for evaluating the human protection performance of protective clothing. By defining minimum performance requirements, these standards aim to enhance product quality and ensure wearer safety.
- KS K ISO 13506-1 / ISO 13506-1: Protective clothing against heat and flame - Part 1: Test method for complete garments - Measurement of transferred energy using an instrumented manikin.
- KS K ISO 13506-2 / ISO 13506-2: Protective clothing against heat and flame - Part 2: Skin burn injury prediction - Calculation requirements and test cases.
- ASTM F1930-18: Evaluation of flame-resistant clothing in fire simulations using an instrumented manikin.
Test Results Data
Exposure conditions, percentage area of burns or thermal pain, manikin diagram (burn distribution).
Heat pain time, heat flux, transferred energy (per sensor).
Post-fire appearance, photos, videos (upon request).