| Scope | Abrasion: Flat woven, knitted, and certain non-woven fabrics Pilling: Woven and knitted fabrics |
| No. of specimens | Up to 9 (for abrasion or pilling) |
| Exposed area of test specimen | 6.45 cm² (Abrasion), 64.5 cm² (Pilling) |
| Working pressure on test specimen | 3 kPa, 9 kPa, and 12 kPa |
| Rotational speed | 47.5 ± 2.5 rpm |
| Total stroke of drive units | 60.5 ± 0.5 mm (Abrasion)24.0 ± 0.5 mm (Pilling) |
| Parallelism of top plate to abrading tables | ≤ 0.05 mm |
| Parallelism of sample holders to tables | ≤ 0.05 mm |
| Abrasion Test Standards | ASTM D4966, ISO 12947-1, BS 2543, BS 3424-24, BS 5690, BS 8428, ISO 17704, ISO 5470-2, IWTO 40, M&S P19, Next 18, SFS 4328, SN 198529, TWC 112, Volvo 102 |
| Pilling Test Standards | ASTM D4970, ISO 12945-2, M&S P17, M&S P18C, Next TM26, SN 198525 |
| Power supply | 220V, 50Hz or 110V, 60Hz |
| Dimensions | 900 × 600 × 300 mm |
| Weight | 130 kg |
Our Martindale Tester is used to evaluate the durability, wear resistance, and surface quality of fabrics, textiles, leather, and upholstery under standard rubbing and pilling conditions.
Sr. No | Accessories | Quantity | Unit |
1 | Main Unit | 1 | set |
2 | Top Moving Plate | 1 | pc |
3 | Abrading Platform Clamping Rings | 9 | pcs |
4 | Numbered Specimen Holders | 9 | pcs |
5 | Weights (12 kPa) for Upholstery | 9 | pcs |
6 | Weights (9 kPa) for Apparel Testing | 9 | pcs |
7 | Loading Pins | 9 | pcs |
8 | Stainless Steel Balls | 3 | pcs |
9 | Pen to Make Lissajous Figure (Abrasion & Pilling) | 1 | pc |
10 | Increasing Load | 1 | pc |
11 | Standard Woven Felt Pad (140 mm) | 18 | pcs |
12 | Standard Polyurethane Foam (38 mm) | 30 | pcs |
13 | Standard Abradant Fabrics (140 mm) | 18 | pcs |
14 | Pilling Test Accessories | 1 | pc |
15 | User’s Manual | 1 | copy |
16 | Inspection & Conformance Certificate | 1 | copy |
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Labtron Martindale Tester is specialized to assess abrasion resistance of fabrics by simulating everyday wear through rubbing against standard abrasive material. Their design features circular platform that supports samples during testing procedure effectively. They employ standardized weights to ensure consistent pressure on cloth during the process. Their friction wheels rotate to simulate real-world damage, providing accurate results. Our Martindale Tester determine durability of their materials, which is crucial for upholstery, clothing, and automotive textiles.
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