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Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester

Ref. : 320-GF-C13B

Application of martindale abrasion tester:

The martindale abrasion and pilling tester is used to determine the abrasion and pilling resistance of all kinds of textile structures.

Samples are rubbed against known abrade at low pressures and in continuously changing directions and the amount of abrasion or pilling is compared against standard parameters.

Standards of martindale abrasion tester:
Abrasion: GB/T 21196.2, GB/T 13775, ISO 12947, ASTM D4966, IWS TM 112, M﹠S P19, Next 18, SN 198529, TWC 112, JIS L1096
Pilling: GB/T 4802.2, ISO12945-2, ASTM D4970, IWS TM 196, M﹠S P17, Next TM26, SN 198525

Dimensions of martindale machine

External Dimension : 600*550*410 mm (L*W*H)

Package Dimension : 690*640*570 mm (L*W*H)

Gross Weight : 108 kg

Net Weight : 90 kg

Feature of martindale tester

1.Test Standard: Lissajous figure.

2.Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester Working positions: 4, 6, 8, 9 optional.
3.Counting Method: 1) count up. 2) count down.
4.The unique design allows removal of individual sample holders 5.for examination without lifting the top motion plate.
6.Standard sample holders with 9 and 12kpa weights included.
7.PLC, 7 inches color touch screen, Chinese and English operation interface.
8.Weights and key components are made up by 316 stainless steel 9.which is well-formed and durable in use.

10. To prevent distortion, the top motion plate was special made up by 316 aluminum alloy.

Lissajous figure

Key Specification of Martindale Tester

Model GT-C13B-4 GT-C13B-6 GT-C13B-8 GT-C13B-9

Working positions 4 6 8 9

Control mode PLC control and touch screen display

Counter range 0~999999 times

Test pressure :

Abrasion test :

A)Specimen holder: (198 ±2)g
B) Larger loading piece: (597±5)g
C) The sum mass: (795± 7)g , for workwear , upholstery, bed linen and fabrics for technical use ( nominal pressure of 12kpa)
A)Specimen holder: (198 ±2)g
B) Smaller loading piece: (397±5)g
C) The sum mass: (595± 7)g, for apparel and household textiles, excluding upholstery and bed linen (nominal pressure of 9kpa)

Pilling test :

A) Stainless steel loading piece: (155 ± 1) g
B) Specimen holder: (260 ± 1)g
C) The sum mass: (415± 2)g

Model GT-C13B-4 GT-C13B-6 GT-C13B-8 GT-C13B-9

Holder effective diameter :

A) Abrasion Holder: Φ(28.65 ± 0.05)mm

B) Pilling Holder: Φ(90 ± 0.10)mm

Rotational speed 50± 2r/min

Pressing weight Mass: (2.5 ± 0.5) kg

Diameter: Φ(120 ± 10) mm

Power supply AC220V 50/60Hz

Dimensions(L x W x H) 60×55×41cm 88×61×41cm 90×62×41cm 90×62×41cm

Weight 75 kg 130kg 145kg 150kg

Accessories A:

Abrasion weight and holder 1 set

Pilling weight and holder 1 set

Standard abradents fabric 2 pcs for each head

Standard backing foam 38mm box of 60pcs

Standard woven felt discs 140mm 2 pcs for each head

Standard woven felt discs 90mm 2 pcs for each head

Photographs (copy one) 1set

Sample cutting template(Φ38m , Φ90mm, Φ140mm) 1pc for each size

Pressing weight 1pc

Auxiliary device for specimen mounting 1pc

Steel ball 3pcs

Power line 1pc

Accessories B:

EMPA Photographic standards for pilling test (3 x 4 knitted) Optional

EMPA Photographic standards for pilling test (3 x 4 woven) Optional

SM 50 Photographs for pilling test IWS + ASTM. 4 Sets 1-5 (Plain, Twill A, Twill B, Blanket) Optional

Standard abradents fabric Optional

Standard backing foam Φ38mm Optional

Standard woven felt Discs 140mm Optional

Standard woven felt Discs 90mm Optional

Sample cutter Φ38mm Optional

Sample cutter Φ90mm Optional

Sample cutter Φ140mm Optional

Ball plate for ISO17076-2 Optional

1602W Additional information Technical Specification SCOPE OF SUPPLY

Mini-Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester 1602W

Instrument is supplied as standard with 2 working positions Order station kits, consumables and other accessories separately

Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester with TestWise Touch™, available with up to 9 stations and adaptable to test a wide range of applications including textiles, socks, leather, coated upholstery, carpets, wood and shirt collars.

We were involved in the development of the original Martindale with Dr Martindale and WIRA in the 1940s. We have since established our position as a leading supplier with over 60 years of testing and development.

With the 1602W model (specific to tests on wood, lacquered and painted surface), the support on which the sample is placed is a metal plate of dimensions 15 x 15 cm, allowing a better hold of the sample and not a round support 90 mm in diameter as on the basic models.

Additional information

The Martindale can test for abrasion resistance and fabric pilling of textiles, as well as a range of applications.

The Martindale performs a certain number of rubs per cycle and will perform each rub in a Lissajous pattern.

A rub is one revolution of the two outer drives of the Martindale, a cycle is the completion of all the translational abrasion movements tracing a Lissajous figure comprising 16 rubs and A

Lissajous is any one of an infinite variety of curves traced out by a point which undergoes two simple motions in perpendicular directions.

On a Martindale, the Lissajous is created by 16 rubs and has a total Length of 3.02m.

The Martindale has a rotational speed of 47 ± 2.5 rpm and an exposed area of specimen from 3.14cm² to 6.45cm² depending on the type of test being performed.

The Martindale can be supplied with a comprehensive range of accessories for different specimen types, including sock abrasion, a line contact plate and a leatherball plate.

The instrument can test both textiles and non-textiles such as socks, leather, carpets, coated upholstery and edges.

Technical Specification : Martindale - 2 Stations

Conditioned atmosphere recommended Yes

Positioning Bench standing

Space requirements :