Application

Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester. to determine the abrasion and pilling resistance of all kinds of textile structures. Samples are rubbed against known abrasives at low pressures and in continuously changing directions. the amount of abrasion or pilling is compared against standard parameters. 
the unique design of our Martindale tester allows removal of individual sample holders for examination without lifting the top motion plate. It provides individual counters and parking function, interval time settable and a large touch-screen display. Standard sample holders and 9 and 12kpa Weights are included.
Our Martindale Tester is available with 4, 6, 8 or 9 test positions.

 

Specifications

Drive system is PLC, programmable control with large touch-screen

Abrasion test

Max stroke of movement: 60.5+/-0.5mm

Weight of holder and spindle: 200+/-1g

Pilling test

Max stroke of movement: 24+/-0.5mm

Weight of holder and spindle: 155+/-1g

 

Standard Accessories (included)

Abrasion test (to ISO 12947-1)

Table specimen mounting Weight (2.5+/-0.5kg, 1Pc for both abrasion and pilling test)

Abrasion tester holder (Dia. 38 mm, Set of 6)

Small loading Weight (395+/-7g, set of 6)

Large loading Weight (595+/-7g, set of 6)

Pilling Test (to ISO 12945-2)

Linear adaptor. To convert to straight-line motion.

Sample Retaining Rings for pilling test (Pack of 6)

Pilling test holder (Dia. 90mm,set of 6)

Loading Weight (260+/-1g, set of 6)

Auxiliary device for specimen mounting.

 

Optional orders (Excluded)

Specimen Cutter. (Dia. 38mm) with cutting mat and spare blades.

Abrasive Fabric & Backing Felt Cutter. (Dia. 140mm) with cutting mat and spare blades.

Standard Wool Abrasive Fabric SM25. 1.6M wide x 5M length – for abrasion test and pilling test(when automatic)

Standard Backing Foam. Width 1.5M, Length 0.5M.

Standard Backing Wool Felt Piece (woven) 1m x 1.5m.

EMPA Photographic Standards for Pilling Test (3 x 4 knitted)

EMPA Photographic Standards for Pilling Test (3 x 4 woven)

SM 50 Photographs for Pilling Test IWS + ASTM.

 

Standards   

EN ISO 12945-2/12947-1/12947-2/12947-3/12947-4, ISO 20344, ASTM 4966/4970, BS EN 388/530, BS 3424/5690, JIS L1096, DIN 53863/53865, GB/T 13775, SATRA TM31, IS 12673, IWSTM 112/196, IWTO 40-88, SFS 4328, next 16, GMW15651, ISO 5470-2, M&S 17 / 19 / 19C, next 18/18a/18b, GB/T

4802.2/21196-1/21196-2, Wool Mark TM 112/196

Power: 220/110V   50/60Hz

Weight: 140 Kg

Dimensions: 680x570x400mm (LxWxH)