Stanhope-Seta Launches the Setaflash CCC Continuously Closed Cup Flash Point Tester Designed for ASTM D6450 and ASTM D7094 Compliant Flash Point Testing

Continuously Closed Cup Flash Point Tester for ASTM D6450 and ASTM D7094

Stanhope-Seta announces the launch of the Setaflash CCC Continuously Closed Cup Flash Point Tester 35600-0, a new automatic flash point analyser designed to deliver fast, accurate and safe flash point determination in accordance with ASTM D6450, ASTM D7094 and IP 620.

The Setaflash CCC expands Stanhope-Seta’s flash point testing portfolio with a modern continuously closed cup (CCC) flash point tester that combines minimal sample volume testing, advanced automation and integrated safety systems in a compact laboratory instrument.

Automatic Continuously Closed Cup flash point testing

The Setaflash CCC determines flash point using a fully sealed test chamber and pressure based flash detection. This continuously closed cup method reduces vapour loss, improves operator safety and enhances repeatability compared with traditional large sample closed cup methods.

Compliant with:

• ASTM D6450 – Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Continuously Closed Cup (CCCFP) Tester
• ASTM D7094 – Standard Test Method for Flash Point by Modified Continuously Closed Cup (MCCCFP) Tester
• IP 620 – Standard test method for flash point by modified continuously closed cup (MCCCFP) tester

The instrument requires only 1 mL sample volume for ASTM D6450 and 2 mL for ASTM D7094, supporting laboratories seeking small sample flash point testing while maintaining full regulatory compliance.

Wide temperature range and rapid throughput

The Setaflash CCC operates across a temperature range of –5 °C to 420 °C, extendable to –15 °C with an external chiller, enabling flash point testing of fuels, lubricants, biodiesel, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), solvents and speciality chemicals.

Built-in Peltier cooling technology allows rapid cooling between tests, while a quick test pre-heat function reduces waiting time and maximises laboratory throughput. Customisable test profiles streamline repeat testing without re-entering parameters, supporting efficient quality control operations.

Designed for safety and laboratory compliance

Safety is central to continuously closed cup flash point testing. The Setaflash CCC incorporates:

• Optical fire detection
• Automatic inert gas fire suppression
• Electric arc ignition with safety pre-test arcs
• Over-temperature cut-out protection
• Independent emergency stop control

Automatic barometric correction and integrated Statistical Quality Control software (ASTM D6299 compliant) support ISO 17025 laboratory requirements, providing confidence in accuracy, repeatability and method compliance.

Advanced user interface and connectivity

Operation is controlled via a 9.7” colour touchscreen, providing real-time display of test progress and results. The instrument stores over 200,000 test results internally and supports:

• LIMS integration (Ethernet RJ45)
• USB and RS232 connectivity
• Network data transfer
• QR code data export
• Remote access via VNC

This makes the Setaflash CCC suitable for routine quality control laboratories, refinery testing facilities and research environments requiring automated flash point testing instrumentation.

Supporting modern fuel and chemical testing

With increasing focus on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), biofuels and advanced chemical formulations, laboratories require precise, efficient and standards compliant flash point testing solutions. The Setaflash CCC provides a compact, automated continuously closed cup solution while maintaining full compliance with internationally recognised ASTM methods.

Strengthening the Stanhope-Seta flash point portfolio

The launch of the Setaflash CCC reinforces Stanhope-Seta’s position as a global manufacturer of flash point testing instrumentation, offering solutions across open cup, closed cup and continuously closed cup methodologies.

For further information about the Setaflash CCC Continuously Closed Cup Flash Point Tester, visit the product page or contact Stanhope-Seta.