Heat Flow Meter for Thermal Insulation Materials
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The Heat Flow Meter for Thermal Insulation Materials is a precision instrument designed to measure the thermal resistance and thermal conductivity (k-value) of insulation products, building materials, packaging, and components. This user-friendly device provides reliable and repeatable measurements, enabling the quantification of heat transfer properties and overall thermal performance. Beyond characterizing the thermal behavior of materials, it helps define their energy efficiency, supporting material selection and quality control processes.
Application
Measuring thermal conductivity and resistance of insulation materials (rigid and flexible), building materials, and packaging.
Evaluation of thermal performance of components in construction and industrial applications.
Assessment of energy efficiency for materials used in insulation, thermal management, and packaging systems.
Applicable for quality control, R&D testing, and material certification.
Standards
ASTM C518: Standard Test Method for Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus.
ASTM C1784: Standard Test Method for Thermal Storage Performance of Phase Change Materials and Products Using a Heat Flow Meter Apparatus.
ISO 8301: Determination of Steady-State Thermal Resistance and Related Properties of Thermal Insulating Materials by Means of a Heat Flow Meter.
JIS A1412: Method for Determining Thermal Conductivity of Insulating Materials.
EN 12667: Thermal performance of building materials – Determination of thermal resistance by heat flow meter and guarded hot plate method for high and medium thermal resistance products.
EN 12664: Thermal performance of building materials – Determination of thermal resistance by heat flow meter and guarded hot plate method for medium and low thermal resistance dry and wet products.
Parameters
| Model | Material | Sensor Type | Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K) | Specific Heat | High Conductivity Kit (W/m·K) | Sample Size (mm) | Test Time (min) | Accuracy (k) | Repeatability (k) | Plate Temp Range (°C) | Factory Calibration | Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HFM-1 | Insulation, solids, textiles | Flux sensors (x2) | 0.002–0.5 | Optional | Up to 2.5 | 300×300×max 100 | 30–40 | 1–2% | 0.5–1% | 20–75 | Yes | ASTM C518. C1784. ISO 8301. JIS A1412. EN 12667. EN 12664 |
| HFM-2 | Insulation, solids, textiles | Flux sensors (x2) | 0.002–0.5 | Optional | Up to 2.5 | 300×300×max 100 | 30–40 | 1–2% | 0.5–1% | -30–110 | Yes | ASTM C518. C1784. ISO 8301. JIS A1412. EN 12667. EN 12664 |
| HFM-3 | Insulation, solids, textiles | Flux sensors (x2) | 0.002–0.5 | Optional | Up to 2.5 | 200×200×max 50 | 30–40 | 1–2% | 0.5–1% | -20–70 | Yes | ASTM C518. C1784. ISO 8301. JIS A1412. EN 12667. EN 12664 |
| HFM-4 | Insulation, solids, textiles | Flux sensors (x2) | 0.01–0.3 | N/A | N/A | Max 300×300×25 | 20 | 3% | 1% | 10–75 | Yes | ASTM C518. C1784. ISO 8301. JIS A1412. EN 12667 |
Features
Heat Flux Measurement: Thermopile-based sensors integrated with surface thermocouples; low calibration requirement improves measurement accuracy.
Temperature Control: Peltier elements provide precise heating and cooling, with temperature resolution <0.01°C for optimal thermal testing.
Thickness Measurement: Automated or manual sample thickness measurement using optical encoders with
Flexible Operation: Measurement via front control panel or HFM software on Windows; supports automated temperature steps, result export, and printing.
Clamping Control: Automatic for rigid materials; manual input for compressible materials ensures optimal contact.
Reference Materials: NIST-certified standard reference materials (SRM) included, with optional custom thermal standards for specialized applications.
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