Glow wire testing is one such requirement used within the appliance industry today. This paper explores glow wire testing, describes the rationale behind the glow wire test procedures and briefly compares the practice to other common flammability test methods.

The Glow Wire Flammability Index (GWFI) is the highest temperature at which a material does not ignite or self-extinguishes within 30 seconds after the heated element is removed. This definition is found in IEC 60695-2-12.

The glow-wire test is one of the most important fire tests for electrical and electronics applications. It simulates glowing wires inside component assemblies, which can occur as a result of overloading and produce extreme temperature peaks.

Molex offers a wide range of glow-wire-compliant connectors that meet all safety and environmental requirements mandated by the home appliance industry. Many of these connectors also provide premium features and a variety of options to meet your design needs while also delivering consumer safety.

Several connector housing and header styles and configurations are available in a special Glow Wire compatible material. Included are wire-to-wire solutions in panel mount, free hanging, and wire-to-board connectors in vertical or right angle options with different centerline spacing and current ratings available.

Nov 1, 2022 · GWT (Glow Wire Test) or end product burning wire test, used to test the flame resistance of finished relays (test temperature must meet 750℃). GWIT (Glow Wire Ignition Temperature) is used to test the ignition of the material (the test temperature should meet 775℃).

The Glow Wire Test is a physical test method for insulating materials and is classified as a thermal test procedure. It is anchored in the IEC 60695 series of standards with standard parts 2-10, 2-11, 2-12 and 2-13, which deal with "Tests for the assessment of fire hazard".

May 3, 2023 · Needle flame and glow wire testing are two approaches to determining the flame-retardant performance of materials like various plastics and the electronic devices that incorporate those materials. Needle flame tests are defined in IEC 60695-2-2, while glow wire testing is defined in IEC 60335 and IEC 60695.

Molex offers a wide range of glow-wire-compliant connectors that meet all safety and environmental requirements mandated by the home appliance industry. Many of these connectors also provide premium features and a variety of options to meet your design needs while also delivering consumer safety.

Glow wire testing evaluates the tendency of a connector’s plastic material to resist reaching ignition when wires are overloaded — and, if ignited, its ability to self-extinguish