IEEE 383
IEEE 383 Testing Lab
Fires in the workplace can lead to injuries and major property losses. To make sure you have all the proper safety measures in place, it's important to test the flame and heat resistance of your equipment and cables. VTEC Laboratories helps business owners and manufacturers maintain compliance by offering a wide variety of industrial-grade fire safety testing options.
If you work with consumer technology, information technology or electronics, your business likely follows the IEEE standards of safety and quality. Our IEEE 383 flame test is designed to protect your operators and assets by ensuring your cables offer the proper flame resistance.
Your Trusted IEEE 383 Test Lab
At VTEC, we are accredited by multiple organizations that allow us to conduct a wide range of performance and safety tests. In addition to providing fire and flammability safety assessments, we also offer weathering tests, materials tests and chemical tests, among others. Our testing services help businesses across numerous industries maintain compliance with the latest safety standards and regulations.
As a provider of high-quality testing services operating since 1982, we know to identify strengths and weaknesses when we see them. With extensive testing experience behind us, we're prepared to deliver unique testing solutions for business leaders who need reliable results.
If you're looking for a provider that offers IEEE 383 testing, we offer a wide variety of options you can trust. Our fast turnaround time also helps you maximize productivity and safety in the workplace. We will make sure your cables are equipped to handle your different market demands and applications.
What Is the IEEE 383 Vertical Flame Test?
The IEEE 383 vertical flame test is an assessment designed to determine a cable's level of flame propagation resistance. Cables and wires with the proper flammability resistance are less likely to spread fire if exposed to it. This resistance helps reduce the risk of damage if an accident occurs. Our testing services determine whether your cables will deliver the intended performance during an emergency.
If your new cables comply with the IEEE 383 standard, you can trust them for use in power plants and other industrial facilities. We conduct the IEEE 383 examination by suspending test cables in the air with a rack and placing a burner underneath them. After exposing the cables or wires to flames for 20 minutes, we will evaluate the effectiveness of their flame retardant capabilities based on the damage sustained.
The IEEE 383 test offers reliable, reproducible results thanks to the advanced methods and equipment we use during testing. With the valuable information from this test, you can feel more confident in your cables' quality and safety. This test is ideal for cables and wires that will be used in harsh industrial environments with frequent heat exposure. The IEEE 383 cable flammability test now refers the user to the IEEE 1202, which VTEC performs as well.
VTEC Is Your Trusted IEEE 383 Testing Service
VTEC supports industrial operations by providing reliable, efficient fire safety testing solutions. Our tests help you maintain full compliance with IEEE standards, so contact us or request a quote online to learn more about your trusted IEEE 383 vertical flame testing service.
Learn More About VTEC Services
At VTEC Laboratories, our role as a multi-functional company stems from our more than three decades of experience. Due to our extensive expertise in multiple industries, we provide comprehensive services that meet each field’s unique standards, needs and objectives.
Learn more about our services by contacting us online or calling us at (718) 542-8248.