Pensky-Martens Flash Point Tester:
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- Budget-friendly instrument with competitive feature set
- Electric igniter with ceramic coating and 10x longer lifetime
- Complies to ASTM D93, EN ISO 2719, IP 34, JIS K2265-3, GB/T261
The PMA 500 and PMA 300 Pensky-Martens flash point testers (closed-cup) bring you automatic high-precision flash point testing in the petroleum and chemical industries, and for test laboratories, according to ASTM D93, EN ISO 2719, and IP 34. Post-measurement, PMA 500 cools 20 % faster than comparable competitor instruments, maximizing sample throughput. Automated measurements, excellent heating control, and unmatched ease of use underpin accuracy. And, of course, all at maximum safety levels.
Key features
The highest sample throughput on the market
- PMA 500’s high-power cooling performance gets you ready for the next test 20 % faster than any other instrument on the market
- The Pensky-Martens flash point tester’s award-winning encapsulated electric igniter design has a 10x longer lifetime than comparable competitor igniters, lowering operational costs and guaranteeing close-to-zero maintenance effort
- Guided calibration and adjustment procedures for reliable flash point test results and excellent reproducibility and repeatability
- Wide range of additional accessories available for the entire flash point tester series
The most powerful Pensky-Martens flash point tester
- Fast and straightforward handling: Flash point testing easier than ever before
- Guided processes for optimal flash point testing workflows in your lab
- Avoidance of time-consuming operator training and costly human errors
- Customizable user interface delivering all relevant data in real time
- Preferred menu items and frequently used methods directly accessible and customizable from the main screen
- Optimal heating control, top precision, ensuring adherence to standards
Maximum-safety Pensky-Martens flash point tester
- Fire triggers built-in fire extinguisher; instrument terminates all measurements
- Fail-safe, two-sensor system for in-measurement instrument monitoring
- Indication of block and sample temperature, so you know when to continue safely at all times
High-performance hardware
- Automatic motor-driven multi-function head: secure and smooth connection of sensors and actuators
- Gas igniter kit option for PMA 500
- Unrivaled cooling performance of PMA 500: Faster measurement sequencing than with any competitor instrument
- Advanced automation: Test cup lid can be automatically moved up and down (and removed and disassembled for cleaning in seconds)
- Standalone Pensky-Martens flash point tester fits into even the smallest lab
Full compliance with international standards
- Pensky-Martens flash point tester fully compliant with ASTM D93, ISO 2719, IP 34, and more
- Precise analysis of petroleum products, biodiesel, solvents, chemicals, and fluxed bitumen
Measurement data at a glance – anytime, anywhere
- Automatic integration of measurement results into your lab environment
- Easily print reports or go paperless – from automated e-mail / LIMS export to any location in your network, to Anton Paar’s AP Connect, a fully implemented lab execution software
- Storage of tens of thousands of measurements in a single digital space (via AP Connect), accessible from any network computer, anytime
Technical specifications
| PMA 300 | PMA 500 | |
| Temperature range | From above ambient temperature to 370 °C | From above ambient temperature to 410 °C |
| Ignition type | Electric (encapsulated hot wire) | Electric (encapsulated hot wire) Optional gas ignition |
| Cooling after measurement | Standard cooling | Boost mode |
| Barometric pressure correction | Flash point is automatically corrected to barometric pressure | |
| Flash detection | Automatic detection by thermoelement | |
| Sample temperature | Automatic by Pt100 | |
| Safety | Automatic fire-extinguishing system in combination with a unique optical fire detection system Overheat protection, automatic shut-off | Detects a “flash” outside the cup | Automatic fire-extinguishing system in combination with a unique optical fire detection system Overheat protection, automatic shut-off | Detects a “flash” outside the cup User management with different access levels |
| Calibration | Calibration of sample and block temperature, stirrer speed, and internal barometer | |
| Memory | 1 GB space for approx. 50,000 tests and 1,000 users | |
| Interfaces | 2 × USB, 1 × LAN | 4 × USB, 1 × LAN |
| Power supply | AC 100 V - 120 V, 50/60 Hz AC 220 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz | |
| Heating power | 2 × 330 W | |
| Gas supply | Integrated fire extinguisher: CO2 or N2 inert gas; inlet pressure 400 kPa to 500 kPa | Integrated fire extinguisher: CO2 or N2 inert gas; inlet pressure 400 kPa to 500 kPa Optional gas ignition: 50 mbar of propane or butane |
| Dimensions | 262 mm × 506 mm × 486 mm | |
| Weight | Ca. 15 kg | |
Standards
ASTM
EN ISO
GB
IP
JIS
Anton Paar Certified Service
- More than 350 manufacturer-certified technical experts worldwide
- Qualified support in your local language
- Protection for your investment throughout its lifecycle
- 3-year warranty
Documents
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ASTM D93 - ASTM Proficiency Testing Diesel Fuel Application Reports
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ASTM D93 - ASTM Proficiency Testing Jet Fuel Application Reports
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Application Report: Testing of Renewable Fuels Application Reports
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Efficiency Meets Sustainability – Biodiesel Measurements Made Easy Application Reports
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FAM ILS Testing Program for Flash Points of Fuel Oil Application Reports
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FAM ILS testing program for Flash Point of Gear oil Application Reports
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Fast and reliable testing for hexane residues in edible oils Application Reports
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Flash point determination of silicon-containing sealants Application Reports
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PMA 300: Measuring a Diesel Sample According to Diesel Fuel Specification EN 590 Application Reports
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PMA 500 – New test method according to ISO 15267 Application Reports
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Testing of Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants (EALs) Application Reports
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Testing the Flammability of Battery Electrolytes with TAG X00 Application Reports
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Testing the flammability of battery electrolytes with ABA X00 Application Reports
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Brochure | Tank terminals overview Brochures
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Brochure: Flash Point Testers Brochures
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Datasheet: PMA X00 Brochures
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Datasheet: PMA X00 (Letter Size) Brochures
Consumables, Accessories & Software
Consumables, Accessories & Software
Software
Software
If you do not find the item you require, please contact your Anton Paar sales representative.
To find out if you can purchase online from your location, check the online availability below.
DRIP PANS, 20 mL, ALUMINUM, PACK OF 10
PMA 500 | 300
PVC HOSE WITH FABRIC, d = 10 mm, 2 m
PMA 500 | 300
PVC HOSE WITH FABRIC, d = 10 mm, 3 m
PMA 500 | 300
PVC HOSE WITH FABRIC, d = 10 mm, 4 m
PMA 500 | 300
TOUCHSCREEN STYLUS
PMA 500 | 300
MINI-CUP TEST INSERT (CUP AND LID), BRASS (PMA X00)
PMA 500 | 300
- 1 mini-cup with handle (P/N 221332)
- 1 lid with stirrer for mini-cup (P/N 221334)
ELECTRIC IGNITER SET PMA X00
PMA 500 | 300
TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION SET WITH DIGITAL THERMOMETER (PMA X00)
PMA 500 | 300
- 1 calibration lid with stirrer (P/N 221329)
- 1 digital thermometer GMH with temperature sensor GTF (official certificate included) (P/N 189255)
- 1 Pt100 collar and set screw (P/N -)
- 1 USB100N interface converter GMH3 PC (P/N 225814)
TEST INSERT (CUP AND LID), BRASS, STANDARD VOLUME (PMA X00)
PMA 500 | 300
- 1 standard test cup made of brass (P/N 221330)
- 1 lid complete with stirrer (P/N 221328)
MULTI-DETECTOR FOR MINI-CUP (PMA X00)
PMA 500 | 300
MULTI-DETECTOR FOR TEST CUP, STAINLESS STEEL (PMA X00)
PMA 500 | 300
LID FOR TEST CUP WITH STANDARD VOLUME, BRASS (PMA X00)
PMA 500 | 300
TEST CUP WITH HANDLE, BRASS, STANDARD VOLUME (PMA X00)
PMA 500 | 300
DRAFT SHIELD (PMA X00)
PMA 500 | 300
HOLDER SET FOR TEST CUP AND MULTI-DETECTOR (PMA X00)
PMA 500 | 300
WIFI/BLUETOOTH DONGLE
PMA 500
Lab Execution Software:
AP Connect Start
PMA 500 | 300
- Now: 100 % discount at checkout!
- Kickstart your paperless lab
- Featuring key benefits of the Standard edition
- Restricted to one instrument, single user access, one export rule
Lab Execution Software:
AP Connect Standard subscription license
PMA 500 | 300
- Annual fee per instrument
- Time-saving processes: automatic, digital data transfer
- Top data quality: elimination of transcription errors
- Fast decisions: data at your fingertips
Lab Execution Software:
AP Connect Standard one-time license
PMA 500 | 300
- One-time fee per instrument
- Time-saving processes: automatic, digital data transfer
- Top data quality: elimination of transcription errors
- Fast decisions: data at your fingertips
Lab Execution Software:
AP Connect Pharma subscription license
PMA 500 | 300
- Annual fee per instrument
- Time-saving processes: automatic, digital data transfer
- Assurance of lab data integrity
- Fast decisions: data at your fingertips
Lab Execution Software:
AP Connect Pharma one-time license
PMA 500 | 300
- One-time fee per instrument
- Time-saving processes: automatic, digital data transfer
- Assurance of lab data integrity
- Fast decisions: data at your fingertips
