ASTRAND's main textile testing instruments

This article introduces the important textile testing machines from ASTRAND, if you want to know more about ASTRAND textile testing machines, this article will provide you with the answer.

Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester XD-B18

Application of Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester:

The Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester, commonly referred to as the Martindale Tester, is designed to evaluate the abrasion and pilling resistance of various textile structures. During testing, samples are subjected to rubbing against abrasive surfaces under low pressure while the direction of movement continuously changes. The results are then compared to standardized parameters to determine the degree of wear or pilling, a process known as the Martindale Rub Test.

This versatile instrument is suitable for testing a wide range of materials, including textiles, socks, leather, coated upholstery, carpets, wood, and shirt collars.

The Martindale Tester is available in four models, offering configurations with 4, 5, or 9 abrading tables to meet diverse testing requirements.

Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester Working principle:

Under the specified pressure, the circular sample is rubbed with the same fabric or wool fabric abrasive fabric in the trajectory of Lissajous figure for a certain number of times, and then the abrasion resistance and pilling performance of the sample are checked.

Features of Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester:

1. Test Standard: Based on the Lissajous figure.

2. Working Positions: Options available for 4, 5, or 9 positions.

3. Counting Method: Supports both *count-up* and *count-down* modes.

4. Innovative Design: Allows individual sample holders to be removed for inspection without the need to lift the top motion plate.

5. Sample Holders: Includes standard holders with 9 kPa and 12 kPa weights.

6. User Interface: Features a PLC-controlled 7-inch color touchscreen with dual-language support (Chinese and English).

7. High-Quality Materials: Weights and key components are constructed from stainless steel for exceptional durability and precision.

8. Enhanced Stability: The top motion plate is crafted from 316 aluminum alloy to prevent distortion, ensuring long-term reliability.  

Standards of  Martindale Fabric Abrasion Tester:

ISO 12945-2-2020  ISO12947-1-1998   ISO12947-2-2016

ISO12947-3-1998    ISO12947-4-1998

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 D4970/4970M-22   ASTM D4966-22

ICI Pilling and Snagging Tester XD-B15

Application:

ICI Pilling Box, or ICI Pilling Tester, is suitable for detecting the pilling phenomenon caused by friction on the fabric surface without pressure, applicable to woven and knitted fabrics. ASTRAND ICI Pilling Testercomplies with ISO12945-1, NEXT TM19, BS 8479, JIS L1058, etc. ICI pilling tester uses a universal drive system with 2 or 4 position, electronic digital counter, and sample mounting fixture. The machine accepts ICI Pilling boxes and ICI pilling drums. 

Contact us for more information about the ICI pilling test method. We also provide a series of abrasion and pilling testers.

Features of the ICI Pilling and Snagging Tester:

Precision Testing: Delivers highly accurate results that are consistent with those from international third-party testing agencies.

Standard Compliance: Suitable for a variety of international standards, including ISO 12945-1, GB/T 4802.3, NEXT TM19, BS 8479, and JIS L1058 Method D-2.

Durable Design: Features a high-quality polyurethane carrier tube, ensuring long-lasting stability and performance.

Flexible Testing Options: Can be configured with either 2 or 4 test boxes for efficient operation.

User-Friendly Interface: Operates smoothly and quietly, with an LCD screen that displays all relevant test parameters for easy monitoring.

Ici Pilling Box Standards:

GB/T4802.3, ISO 12945.1, BS5811, IWS TM152

Random Tumble Pilling Tester XD-B14

Application:

The Random Tumble Pilling Tester creates a controlled random tumble environment to evaluate the pilling and fuzzing performance of textile fabrics.

This tester features stainless steel impellers rotating within individually illuminated aluminum chambers, where test fabrics are continuously tumbled against cork liners. The testing duration is managed by a built-in timer with an audible alarm for precision.

Compressed air is injected into each chamber to enhance the tumbling action. The device is available with 2 or 4 pilling test chambers and requires a laboratory-standard compressed air supply for operation.

Working principle:

In order to imitate the friction effect in wearing, the sample and a small amount of gray short cotton fibers were added to the cylindrical test box and cork liner and rubbed against each other. The test results were compared with the standard samples and rated subjectively. Check the pilling condition on the surface of the sample to evaluate the pilling resistance of the sample and serve as a reference for improving the fabric technology.

Features:

1. Random Pilling Tester: Features an intuitive interface to provide user-friendly guidance.

2. Efficient Design: A flexible system optimized to maximize testing throughput while minimizing downtime.

3. Versatile Impellers: Interchangeable impellers compatible with various international testing standards.

4. Consistent Performance: Equipped with a stable propeller and precise rotation speed for reliable results.  

Standard:

ASTM D3512, DIN 53867, JIS L1076

Universal Tensile Strength Tester XD-E03

Application:

Tensile Tester also known as Tensile Strength Tester, universal testing machine (UTM), universal tensile testing machine, etc. is AC servo-driven and equipped with ball screws to provide stable pulling force and achieve higher testing accuracy. The software of the tensile tester is compatible and powerful by outputting comprehensive test indexes, such as displacement, maximum force, elongation, stress, etc.; and there are various safety designs to protect the instrument and the operator’s safety. This Universal Testing Machine applies to many international standards, such as ISO 9073- 3, ISO13934-1/2, ASTM D5034, ASTM D5035, ISO 3377-2, ISO 13937-3, FZ/T 01030, GB/T 19976 and so on.

This Universal Tensile Strength Tester is designed for conduct tensile, compression, bending, shearing, bonding strength, peeling, tearing and other tests for rubber, plastic, leather, metal, nylon line, yarn, fabric, paper, aviation, package, construction, petrifaction, electrician, vehicle and other materials.

ASTRAND is a well-known tensile testing machine manufacturer in the industry, We also provide dual-column tensile testers.

Standards:
ISO13934-1,13934-2,13935-1,13935-2,13936-1,13936-2,13936-3,13937-2,13937-3,13937-4,1421, 2411, 2062, 4674-1,5082, 9073.3, 9073.4, 9073.18
BS 2543, 2576, 3320, 3424, 4303,
M&S P11, P12, P13, P14
JIS L1096
ASTM D 434, D751, D885, D1683, D2256, D2261, D2724, D2731, D3787, D4034, D4964, D5034, D5035, D5587, D5733, D5735.

Features of the Tensile Tester: 

High Testing Accuracy
The Tensile Tester utilizes an AC servo drive and ball screw mechanism to achieve stable and consistent pulling force, with a force accuracy within 1%. This ensures the reliability and repeatability of tensile test results.

Safety Assurance Throughout the Testing Process
Equipped with an intelligent active displacement and torque alarm system, as well as overload and emergency stop devices, the Tensile Tester also features a travel limiting mechanism. This design guarantees a safe and stable testing environment.

Powerful Software
The test software for this Universal Tensile Testing Machine supports multiple languages and displays a range of test results, including displacement, maximum force, elongation, stress, maximum stress, bending stress, and speed. This allows for a comprehensive and objective evaluation of textile properties.

User-Friendly Operation
The Tensile Tester is designed for ease of use. Its multifunctional pneumatic gripper allows for quick and easy replacement of clips to perform various tests without needing to change the sensor for tensile and top-breaking tests.

Distinctive Design
The Tensile Tester boasts a unique and modern aesthetic, featuring a scratch-resistant surface that enhances durability.

Space-Saving and Practical
The side-cutting design enhances usability while conserving space, making it an efficient choice for any testing setup.

Hydrostatic Head Tester for Textile XD-B30

Product introduction:

Hydrostatic Head Tester is also named Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Machine. It can measure the water penetration resistance of fabrics under hydrostatic pressure by clamping the specimen on a standard test area. The hydrostatic test can include those kinds of fabrics, such as canvas, coated fabrics, cover cloth, rainproof clothing fabrics, geotextile materials, and films to water penetration under pressure while firmly clamped in the test rig of standard area. When you have a hydrostatic pressure testing machine, you can do a hydrostatic head test easily.

Working principle:

The resistance that water encounters through the fabric is expressed in terms of the hydrostatic pressure that the fabric is subjected to. Under standard atmospheric conditions, one side of the specimen is subjected to a continuously rising water pressure until water seeps in three places, and the pressure is recorded over time.

Features:

Accurate testing

Test results are highly consistent with international third-party testing institutions and receive positive feedback from customers in over 60 countries.

Servo motor control, stable operation, and longer life

Closed loop control with servo motor-driven piston for a unique water pressure rise rate balancing system. In addition, the booster system has dynamic feedback adjustments to prevent overload.

Multiple testing methods, more practical

Different test methods can be selected and test times and variable boost rates can be set and saved. There are three test methods, i.e. boost mode, constant voltage mode, and constant voltage timing mode, to meet various needs. By this method, you can make a hydrohead test.

Rapidly produce test results and output reports

Equipped with LED lights for easy observation of the testing process; real-time test results are displayed on the large color touch screen; test results can be formed into reports on the software and printed out directly.

Compliant with standards:

AATCC 127 Option 2, ISO 811, ISO 1420, GB/T 4744, GB/T 9082, FZT 01004 , DIN 53886 ,

EN 20811, EN 13726-3, EN 1734, BS 2823, WSP 80.6, JIS L1092-7.1.1 Method A

Button Snap Pull Strength Tester XD-B38

Product introduction:

Snap Tester (button pull test machine), to determine the holding or breaking strength of prong-ring attached snap fasteners onto garments or toys, also as a Push Pull Tester for compression and tensile testing of small samples(special attachments are available).

This snap button pull test machine consists of an upper snap clamp, a lower fabric clamp as well as a force gauge mounted on a stand, and a hand wheel on the bottom of the snap tester. Besides, all these fasteners pull out test equipment which allows fine control with convenient operation, which makes the pull-out test equipment very easy to use.

Grip the snap component by the Upper Snap Clamp and fix the garment to the lower Fabric Clamp. Then the operator can apply a specific force by turning the hand wheel. Finally, the holding force or the breaking strength can be recorded. The capability of the snap tester can be enhanced with the clamps & accessories for testing other Snaps, Jean Buttons, Four Hole Buttons & Garments Accessories such as Zippers, Bows, Appliqué, Toggles, Hooks/Bars, and D-Rings, amongst others. Apart from those mentioned before, you will find more applications for this push-pull test equipment for your testing purpose.

Features:

1 Suitable for manufacturers and buyers to use

2 Suitable for children’s clothing, and soft toys

3 Suitable for product design and production inspection

4 The tension is more accurate due to the equipment of the hand wheel

5 Easy to operate, so no need for training the staff

6 Sturdy and durable, thus require less maintenance

Button pull test machine is a simple but effective design mainly consisting of a high precision gauge, a sturdy required by standards & regulations is be fixed horizontally (constant force is applied to secure the sample) so that snap or other accessories attached in fabric can be clamped into.
Moreover, a standard weight is also offered so that it can be regularly checked if it meets the safety requirements.

Included Accessories:

Push-pull gauge: 300N (optional)

1 Lower Fabric Clamp, Lever Armlocking (on the machine)

1 Upper Stud Clamp

1 Upper Snap Clamp

1 Three-Pronged Clamp

1 Two-Pronged Clamp with screw

1 Lower Grasp Button Kit (on the machine)

1 Long Nose Vice Grip

Standards:

16 CFR 1500.51-53, ASTM WK4510 PS79-96, ASTM F963, EN71-Part1, M&S P115A

Spray Rating Tester for Textile XD-B27

How Does the Spray Rating Tester Work?

The Spray Rating Tester consists of a robust metal frame equipped with a nozzle that sprays distilled water onto a test sample placed 150 mm below it. The test is straightforward, easy to perform, and provides reliable, consistent results each time. This tester helps to determine how well fabrics can resist surface wetting from water, which is a critical feature for clothing and textiles exposed to rain or moisture.

Key Features of the Spray Rating Tester

Durability: Constructed from high-quality stainless steel, the tester is built to last, offering long-term reliability in testing environments.

Easy Operation: The specially designed specimen ring clamp ensures ease of use and accurate placement of fabric samples, guaranteeing objective results with minimal effort.

Precision: The high-precision machined spray nozzle ensures that the water flow adheres strictly to industry standards, providing consistent and accurate test results every time.

Industry Standards

The Spray Rating Tester complies with the following international testing standards:

AATCC 22 (American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists)

ISO 4920 (International Organization for Standardization)

Tumble Method Downproof Tester (Rolling Box) XD-B33

Introduction:

Fabric Downproof Tester (Tumble Method), to test the down-proof performance of down and feather filled fabric in stopping down or feathers dropping out from the yarn gap. Expressed as the number of feathers falling out under specified conditions. It is mainly used to test the performance of the lining of down products and fabrics in stopping the down from falling off.

Features:

The tumbling box of can achieve counterclockwise and clockwise rotation. Thus realistically simulating the squeezing of the fabric during use, so that the test will have more reference value. The tumbling box is made of organic glass, easy to observe the entire test process. The control panel can set the rotation speed and the number of rotations, and display the number of rotations in operation to meet the requirements of different customers.

In addition, the down-proof tester has a pointing function, the tumbling box can stay in any position, which is convenient for the tester to put in the specimen, making the operation more convenient.

Color touch screen control, user-friendly operation is simple and convenient.

AC motor and synchronous belt transmission device, stable and reliable, low noise.

All-transparent organic glass test chamber, easy to observe.

Accessories:

Plastic bag: Low-density polyethylene (PE-LD) material, flat plastic bag with a thickness of (25 ± 1) μm, internal dimensions: Width: (150 ± 10) mm Length: (240 ± 10) mm

Auxiliary tools:

Electronic balance (sold separately): The balance for weighing the filling must be accurate to 0.1g, and the balance for weighing the penetrating down feather must be accurate to 0.1mg

Standard:

STS 47 BS 12132 EN 12132/1, GB/T12705.1