Safety Management Services (SMS) has developed a device that provides additional information used to determine a substance’s thermal sensitivity. The Heat Plate is designed to increase temperature rapidly, transferring a substantial amount of heat into the material in a short period of time. The results can be used to estimate the material’s ignition point and provide understanding about the material’s behavior when subjected to extreme temperature changes. The Heat Plate provides a convenient, safe way to perform an analysis that will help the user plan precautions that should be made while handling or manufacturing the substance.
Sample Video of the SMA heat Plate Appratus
STANDARD HARDWARE
• Stainless Steel Plate
• Amprobe TMD-50 K-Type Thermocouple Readout
• K-Type Thermocouple Probe
• High Temperature Cartridge Heater
• Cooling system: Copper housing to contain ice
SPECIFICATIONS
• Replaces Flame Test
• Tests thermal sensitivity of a substance
• Estimates ignition temperature of a material
SAFETY FEATURES
• Protective Cover
• Quick and simple shut off
• High temperature insulative ceramic
OPERATING RANGE
• Temperatures to 1400 °F, Recommended to 1100 °F
• 2-3 minutes required to reach max temperature
• Less then 10 minutes required to cool using cooling system
