Implementación de los requisitos técnicos establecidos por la norma técnica ecuatoriana NTE INEN-ISO-IEC 17025- 2018 para ensayos de inflamabilidad en materiales textiles de acuerdo con la norma ASTM d6413 para los Laboratorios de la Carrera de Mecánica

Abstract

This technical project presents the need for the implementation of the technical requirements established in the Ecuadorian Technical Standard NTE INEN-ISO/IEC 17025-2018 because the Mechanical Research Laboratory for Vertical Flammability Tests on Textile Materials requires the documentation established in this standard to establish itself as a more reliable laboratory. For the preparation of documents, records and instructions, a thorough study of the NTE INEN-ISO/IEC 17025-2018 Standard was carried out, complying with the requirements established therein. In addition, vertical flammability tests were developed for 5 textile materials (Nomex, Antifluids, Denim, Die-cut Polyester and Cotton) in accordance with the parameters established in the ASTM D6413 Standard, where vertical flame resistance was measured by evaluating post-flame and postincandescence times. One of the main objectives of the project is the validation of the measurement method, which was carried out by means of the data obtained from the vertical flammability tests and the use of specialized software, obtaining a result of less than 30 percent, considered acceptable according to the criteria established by the AIAG. At the end of the project, both the documentation and the results of the method validation will be delivered to the Mechanical Research Laboratory LIM - UTA, where they will be used for the benefit of the Technical University of Ambato.