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Martindales & Pill Boxes

Martindales

This instrument is designed to produce a controlled amount of rubbing between fabric surfaces, at comparatively low pressures and in continuously changing directions. It is suitable for testing woven, knitted and other fabric constructions of all weights.
Up to four specimens are tested simultaneously. Each one is prepared and mounted separately in a holder, so as to expose an area of 6.45 square cms, for testing. The specimen is backed with Polyurethane foam and is fixed firmly in position. The abradent - generally a standard white worsted crossbred - fabric is mounted over a woven felt backing on the abrading tables.
Approximate shipping weights and measurements:
Packing case: 100 x 76 x 70cm
Gross Weight : 150 Kg
Nett Weight: 80 Kg.

Pilling Testers

This tester was originally designed by Messrs I.C.I. ( Fibres Division ). This machine carries out tests which are now widely accepted as a standard for determining the pilling tendancies of knitted and woven fabrics. The two boxes in which the test specimens are "tumbled" can be either cork or synthetic rubber-lined.        A four box tester is also available.The machine is fitted with a pre-determined counter which automatically stops the test at a required number of revolutions.Accessories provided with the machine are eight rubber sample tubes, sample cutting template and mounting jig, 3 sets of photographic standards of (A) Knitted or (B) Woven Materials.       ( Please state on order A or B ).

Conforms to British Standards and E.C. Regulations C.E. marked.       Special Safety catches are fitted to the hinged door of each box. Also a quick action, Emergency stop button is fitted.

Supply: 220/240 Volt single phase 50 cycles ( Equipment for other voltages available )
Packing Case: 103cm x 80cm x 76 cm
Gross Weight: 110Kg.

Pilling Drums Also supplied

Pilliscope. Viewer for the assessment of pilling on fabrics against 5 standard photographs with Halogen high incident angled illumination. 5 sided drum fitted with comparison photographs of knitted or woven fabrics not included but required.

Holoscope viewer for assessment of pilling on fabric with Holoscopic Viewing System. 5 sided Holograms with comparisons of knitted or woven fabrics not included but required.

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