Pensky-Martens flash point tester:

PMA 5

• Automatic Pensky Martens closed-cup flash point tester compliant with ASTM D93, ISO 2719, and more
• Maximum safety: integrated fire-extinguishing system
• Pre-installed standard methods, 15 user-defined programs

The automatic Pensky-Martens closed-cup tester measures the flash point at the lowest temperature at which the application of an ignition source causes the vapors of a sample to ignite. 

PMA 5 is suitable for flammability applications on both biodiesel and biodiesel-blended fuels along with distillate fuels like diesel, heating oil, and kerosene. It is also commonly used for other potentially flammable liquids.

Key features

Benefits at a glance

• Integrated fire-extinguishing system automatically controlled or manually released (requires N2 or CO2 gas)
• The One-Twist swivel-around multi-function head guarantees the safe and easy one-hand connection of all sensors and actuators such as the shutter release, stirrer, igniter, and detector contacts.
• A multi-detector combines the flash point detector and the temperature probe in a solid housing with a perfectly adjusted immersion depth
• Memory for 1000 tests, 20 operators, 100 sample names
• Statistical analysis (Min, Max, Mean, Repeatability)
• Data handling via USB stick for import into MS Excel® or to LIMS

Convenient Operation

• Test initiation by pre-installed standard test methods and the option to customize methods in 15 user-defined programs
• Calibration protocol printable
• Menu navigation by jog shuttle system with easy turn-and-push operation and color-coded LED indication for each operation mode
• 5.7” color graphics display shows real-time measurement
• Password protection

Customized user flexibility

• PC-software FPPNet (optional) for convenient remote handling and test data storage
• Stainless steel or small-volume sample cup (optional)
• Stainless steel sample temperature sensor Pt100
• Bar code reader or keyboard (optional)