Piling is a major problem which is usually seen on the fabrics and the customers while buying a fabrics or garment look for the resistance of the material against abrasion or pilling. The quality of the fabrics can be tested easily with the help of Martindale Abrasion Cum Piling Tester. The testing machine is used to verify the resistance of the fabrics against abrasion and piling. It is a reliable and stable testing machine which is used to check the property of the fabrics.
How does Martindale Abrasion Pilling Tester work?
Using the highly effective testing instrument, the material is subjected to the chaffing with a specific amount of speed and in a highly controlled manner so that the effect of chaffing can be determined so that it is performed in different directions. In this type of test, controlled amount of pressure is applied on the test sample with the help of different weights in different directions to create a different situation of abrasion or pilling of the material. The testing instrument provides the exact idea that how fabrics will behave when they are subjected to actual working situations.
Specifications & features of the Device
There are four plates on the testing machine where the test sample is placed. All the four plates of are assembled on the base plate of the instrument. There is a revolving plate which is revolved using three cranks, a peg, and a motor. The holder is provided to hold the sample along with the set of varying weights to exert sufficient amount of pressure on the sample. One template and abrading cloth are also provided along with the device for safe and efficient working.
Presto Stantest offers two models of Martindale Abrasion Cum Pilling Tester i.e. Digital Model and NXG Model. The testing device offers highly accurate test results.