Brief introduction

ISO 12945-2 Martindale Abrasion Tester. To determine the abrasion and pilling resistance of all kinds of textile structures. Martindale Abrasion Testing Machine/ Tester complies with EN ISO 12945-2/12947-1/12947-2/12947-3/12947-4, etc.

What is our Martindale Fabric Abrasion Tester used for?

ISO 12945-2 Martindale Abrasion Tester. To determine the abrasion and pilling resistance of all kinds of textile structures. Samples are rubbed against known abradants at low pressures and in continuously changing directions and the amount of abrasion or pilling is compared against standard parameters.
The unique design of martindale tester allows removal of individual sample holders for examination without lifting the top motion plate. Martindale tester provides individual counters and parking function, interval time settable, large touch-screen display, Standard sample holders and 9 and 12kpa Weights are included.
Martindale Tester is available with 4, 6, 8 or 9 test positions     

What are the Specifications of Martindale Fabric Abrasion Tester?

Drive system: PLC, programmable control with big Touch-screen

Adjustable test speed

Abrasion test

a)      Max stroke of movement: 60.5+/-0.5mm

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

Pilling test

a)      Max stroke of movement: 24+/-0.5mm

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

What are the Models of Martindale Fabric Abrasion Tester?

TF210A Martindale Abrasion And Pilling Tester-4 Heads

TF210B Martindale Abrasion And Pilling Tester-6 Heads

TF210C Martindale Abrasion And Pilling Tester-8 Heads

TF210DMartindale Abrasion And Pilling Tester-9 Heads            

What are the Standard Accessories of Martindale Fabric Abrasion Tester?

Abrasion test (To ISO 12947-1)

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

b)      Abrasion tester holder (Dia. 38 mm,Set of 4)

c)      Small loading Weight (395+/-7 amount to holeder etc, set of 4)

d)      Large loading Weight (595+/-7g amount to holeder etc, set of 4)

Pilling Test (To ISO 12945-2)

a)      Linear adaptor. To convert to straight-line motion.

b)      Sample Retaining Rings for pilling test (Pack of 4)

c)      Pilling test holder (Dia. 90mm,set of 4)

d)      Loading Weight (260+/-1g, set of 4)

Auxiliary device for specimen mounting  

What are the Optional Accessories of Martindale Fabric Abrasion Tester (Excluded)?

a)      Test Specimen Cutter. (38mm diameter/12cm²) with cutting mat and spare blades.

b)      Abradent Fabric & Backing Felt Cutter. (140mm diameter/154cm2) with cutting mat and spare blades.

c)      Standard Wool Abradent Fabric SM25. 1.6M wide x 5M length – For abrasion test and pilling test(when utomati)

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

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

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

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

h)      SM 50 Photographs for Pilling Test IWS + ASTM.

What are the Standards of Martindale Fabric Abrasion Tester?

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