Martindale Abrasion & Pilling Tester
Please review video of the Martindale Abrasion Tester as below link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFILX9WGxRE
4. The tester is equipped with an electronic preset batch counter, timer and pooled sample clips, and load device (compatible with international testing standards) Provides 4, 6, head of the model.
Principle
Under the specified pressure, the circular specimen is rubbed with the same fabric or wool fabric abrasive fabric for a certain number of times with the Lissajous pattern trajectory, and the wear resistance and the pilling performance of the specimen are examined.
According to the standard
This tester is manufactured according to ISO 12947-1~3, ISO 12945-2, GB/T 21196.1~4, ASTM D4966, and other standards.
Technical parameters
Project | Specification |
Test station | 4 stations |
Wear resistance stroke | 60.5±0.5mm |
Pilling stroke | 24±0.5mm |
Test speed | External wheel: 47.5±2.5r/min, inner wheel: 44.5±2.4r/min |
Test pressure Wear resistance | 595 ± 7g / 795 ± 7g, hairball: 415 ± 2g |
Flattening weight | 2.5±0.5kg, diameter 120±10mm |
Controller | PLC touch screen control |
Volume (WxDxH) | 48x50x36cm |
Weight (approx.) | ≈50Kg |
Power Supply | 1∮ AC 220V 3A |
Why does pilling happen?
What causes fabric pilling on clothes? These pesky fabric pills are the result of normal wear and tear—broken clothing fibers on the surface become tangled together. Over time, these threads clump together, forming the characteristic lint ball that is stuck to your clothing.