The flash point tester MINIFLASH FP Vision is uniquely designed to determine the flash points of liquids and solids. The analyzer uses Grabner flash point detection method, which is triggered by an energy-controlled electric arc and measures instantaneous pressure increase inside a closed chamber. By heating the test chamber from the top, the analyzer prevents condensation of high volatile compounds and guarantees improved test results.

MINIFLASH FP Vision continuously closed cup design and small sample volume of only 1-2 ml offer maximum safety. No offensive fumes are released in the testing area and little to no sample waste is registered when performing a flash point test. The fast thermoelectric cooling at the end of each flash point test plus the easy handling of the instrument also save expensive labor time.

MINIFLASH FP Vision is part of the Vision analyzer line. Vision analyzers support remote access to test results via the COCKPIT Software and are equipped with a full-color touchscreen. The touchscreen of the MINIFLASH Vision features an easy-to-use graphical interface and do away with the need for training. Any technician is capable of running a flash point test with MINIFLASH FP Vision! As other analyzers of the Vision product line, MINIFLASH FP Vision offers hassle-free communication with USB, Ethernet, LIMS and PCs and nearly unlimited storage capacity for test results.

Grabner Instruments offers two versions of MINIFLASH FP Vision: MINIFLASH FPH Vision, for high temperatures up to 400°C, and MINIFLASH FP Vision, for temperatures between -25°C and 120°C.

The flash point testers determine flash point according to ASTM D6450 and according to the advanced ASTM D7094 standard. This procedure describes the “Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Modified Continuously Closed Cup (MCCCFP)”, which offers the highest repeatability and reproducibility and an excellent correlation to the D93 Pensky-Martens method. The official statement from the ASTM committee goes as follows: “there is no statistically significant bias observed between ASTM D7094 and ASTM D93 Procedure A”. Also, ASTM D7094 has been approved by the ASTM committee for the Diesel Fuel and Kerosene specifications ASTM D975, D396, D2880 and D3699.

Test results delivered by these ASTM methods are equivalent to other well known standards such as Abel and TAG. Additionally, thanks to the unique design of Grabner flash point analyzers, MINIFLASH FP Vision can be used for difficult applications like flash point testing of biodiesel and of contaminated samples. Examples of contaminated samples that can be tested with the analyzer are: diesel fuel in lube oil and gasoline in diesel fuel. The MINIFLASH FP Vision analyzer includes improved methods for simulation of EN ISO 3679 and EN ISO 3680 too.

Due to true portability and rugged housing, the MINIFLASH FP Vision is the perfect solution for mobile labs and military applications. FP(H) Vision’s ejecting sample drawer allows for the easiest and safest sample cup insertion. The open-tray design minimizes the risk of sample spillage during loading of the sample cup and keeps the operator’s hands away from the oven surface, which is especially important for high temperature applications