Pioneering Technology reaches "game changing" milestone as SmartBurner meets industry standard

Pioneering Technology Corp (CVE:PTE) says it’s reached a game-changing milestone – as its SmartBurner product has passed a new fire prevention testing requirement for electric coiled cooktops and ranges.

The SmartBurner meets the new UL858 industry standard and Pioneering reckons it’s the= only solution available today that currently does so.

Significantly, Pioneering has only been so far selling its SmartBurner and Safe-T-element products into the aftermarket.

These changes mean the firm’s technology could be installed “at source” so it could capture revenue from both the aftermarket and from new electric coiled cooktop and range sales.

“These are game-changing milestones for our company and the industry. We are proud to have played a significant role,” said Kevin Callahan, chief executive.

“With this new standard and exclusive listing, Pioneering has helped set a new benchmark for household cooking fire safety.”

Cooking is the leading cause of household fires and fire injuries in North America, with data showing  it is responsible for almost half of all household fires. .

Callahan added: “… And we are not done yet. Pioneering is developing additional technologies and products that will help protect people, property and firefighters, while saving taxpayers billions of dollars annually.”

The new  standard means that to be listed for sale anywhere in the United States, all new household electric coiled cooktops/ranges must meet the new requirement by April 2019.

Put simply, it requires that an electric coil stovetop be turned to its maximum heat setting with a pan of oil on the element and allowed to operate for 30 minutes or until the cooking oil ignites, whichever comes first. If there is ignition, then the product fails and cannot be listed for sale in North America.

Each SmartBurner has a patented control unit installed inside, which controls the temperature of the plate and limits the high‐end temperature to 350°C/662°F.

The ignition or combustion temperature for most cooking oils and common fibers starts at 370°C/698°F.  Most electric coil stoves will reach temperatures well above 700°C/1292°F.

When the cast iron plate reaches just over 350°C/662°F the element automatically shuts off.

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