The Aerospace Wire and Cable Smoke Test Apparatus is designed to assess whether aerospace-grade wires and cables emit visible smoke when subjected to specified temperature conditions. The test verifies that, during a 15-minute exposure at the target temperature, no visible smoke occurs on the test specimen, ensuring compliance with safety and material standards for aerospace applications.
Application
(1) Smoke testing of aerospace and aviation wires and cables.
(2) Verification of wire and cable insulation performance under high-temperature conditions.
(3) Quality control during production of aerospace-grade electrical systems.
(4) R&D evaluation of flame-retardant and low-smoke cable materials.
(5) Compliance testing for aerospace certification and safety standards.
Standards
(1) GJB 17.17-84 – Aerospace wire and cable test method: Smoke test
(2) MIL-W-5086C – U.S. military standard for wire and cable smoke characteristics
(3) SAE AS22759D – Aerospace cable smoke and fire performance requirements
(4) ISO 5659 – Plastics – Determination of smoke density (reference for comparative evaluation)
Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage | AC 220V ±10%, 50Hz |
| Working Current | DC 0–400 A (standard), optional 0–600 A / 1000 A / 2000 A |
| Power | 6 kVA |
| Voltage Drop Range | 0–5000 mV |
| Timer Range | 0–99.99 H/M/S, adjustable, auto cutoff |
| Voltmeter Accuracy | ±0.2% |
| Ammeter Accuracy | ±1% + 3 digits |
| Smoke Test Chamber | 3600 × 400 × 600 mm, black background |
| Control Box | 580 × 700 × 1000 mm |
| Temperature Monitoring | 8-channel temperature probe system, PC-compatible (PC not included) |
| Environmental Requirement | Testing must be conducted in a wind-free environment |
