Martindale Abrasion & Pilling Tester
Determines abrasion and pilling resistance of all textile structures. Samples are rubbed against known abrasives at low pressures in continuously changing directions. Results compared against standard parameters. Available in 4, 6, or 9 test positions.

Specifications:

Drive system: PLC programmable control with large touch-screen
Abrasion test:
• Max stroke of movement: 60.5 ± 0.5 mm
• Weight of holder and spindle: 198 ± 2 g
Pilling test:
• Max stroke of movement: 24 ± 0.5 mm
• Weight of holder and spindle: 155 ± 1 g
• Spacing between friction head and upper board: 7.5 ± 0.1 mm

Included Accessories (1 per station):

Abrasion test (To ISO 12947-1):
• Mounting weight: 2.5 ± 0.5 kg (for abrasion and pilling)
• Abrasion tester holders: Ø38 mm
• Loading weights: 395 ± 7 g
• Loading weights: 595 ± 7 g
Pilling test (To ISO 12945-2):
• Linear adaptor (converts to straight-line motion)
• Sample retaining rings
• Pilling test holders: Ø90 mm
• Loading weights: 260 ± 1 g
• 1 Auxiliary device for specimen
• 1 Drawing pen
• 1 Set (abradent fabric, wool felt, backing foam per station)

Standards:
ISO 12945-2:2020, ISO 12947-1:1998, ISO 12947-2:2016, ISO 12947-3:1998, ISO 12947-4:1998,
GB/T 21196.1-2007, GB/T 21196.2-2007, GB/T 21196.3-2007, GB/T 21196.4-2007,
GB/T 4802.2-2008, BS EN 530:2010, ASTM D4970/D4970M-22, ASTM D4966-22

Optional Standards:
BS EN 388:2016+A1:2018, SATRA TM 31 A/B, PUMA, BS EN 16094:2012,
ISO 20344:2021 6.12, BS EN 13520:2002, ISO 5470-2:2021

Optional Orders:
• Cutter (Ø38 mm)
• Cutter (Ø140 mm)
• Wool Abradent Fabric (5 m/pack)
• Polyetherurethane Foam Sheets
• Woven Felt Pads 90 mm
• Woven Felt Pads 140 mm
• EMPA Pilling Photographs SN EN ISO 12945-2 (3×4 knitted)
• EMPA Pilling Photographs SN EN ISO 12945-2 (3×4 woven)
• SM50 Pilling Photographs of woven fabrics
• IWS TM-196 / ASTM D4970 / BS EN ISO 12947-1

Power: 220/110V 50/60Hz
G. Weight: 118 kg, 139 kg, 160 kg
P. Dimensions: