# Martindale Abrasion cum Pilling Tester: Unrivaled Durability & Pilling Resistance Testing Ensure your textiles meet the highest standards of durability and aesthetic appeal with our state-of-the-art **Martindale Abrasion cum Pilling Tester**. This indispensable instrument is engineered for precision evaluation of fabrics, assessing both their resistance to abrasion and their propensity to form pills under controlled, standardized conditions. Designed for textile manufacturers, quality control laboratories, and research institutions, our Martindale Tester provides accurate, repeatable results critical for product development, quality assurance, and compliance with international textile standards. --- ## Key Features & Benefits * **Dual Functionality:** Seamlessly switch between abrasion and pilling tests, offering a comprehensive solution in a single, compact instrument. * **Precision Lissajous Motion:** Employs the internationally recognized Lissajous figure abrasive motion, accurately simulating complex multidirectional wear patterns encountered in real-world use. * **Advanced Digital Control:** Features an intuitive LCD touch screen interface for precise setting of test parameters, including cycle count, speed, and test mode. Programmable with auto-stop functionality upon reaching set cycles. * **Multiple Test Stations:** Available with 4, 6, or 8 individual test stations, maximizing throughput and efficiency for batch testing. * **Standardized Loading:** Equipped with precisely calibrated weights and loading devices to apply consistent, repeatable pressure to samples as per international standards (e.g., 9 kPa, 12 kPa for abrasion; 5 kPa, 6 kPa for pilling). * **Robust & Durable Construction:** Manufactured with high-quality materials and precision engineering for long-term reliability and minimal maintenance in demanding lab environments. * **Quick Sample Mounting:** Designed for easy and secure mounting of test specimens and abradant materials, streamlining the testing process. * **Quiet Operation:** Engineered for low noise levels, contributing to a comfortable laboratory environment. * **Safety Features:** Includes an emergency stop button and protective housing for enhanced operator safety. --- ## Why Choose Our Martindale Tester? * **Uncompromised Accuracy:** Delivers highly reproducible results essential for critical quality control decisions, minimizing discrepancies. * **Cost-Effective:** A single machine handles both abrasion and pilling, offering excellent value and saving valuable lab space compared to separate dedicated units. * **User-Friendly Design:** Intuitive controls and easy sample preparation ensure efficient operation with minimal training required. * **Global Compliance:** Meets and exceeds a wide range of international testing standards, ensuring your products are globally competitive and compliant. * **Built to Last:** A reliable, long-term investment that will serve your lab for years to come with consistent performance. --- ## Applications Our Martindale Abrasion cum Pilling Tester is suitable for a wide array of textile materials, including: * **Apparel Fabrics:** Woven, knitted, non-woven * **Upholstery and Home Furnishings:** Carpets, curtains, drapes * **Industrial Textiles:** Automotive interiors, protective clothing * **Floor Coverings:** Certain types of carpets and mats * **Coated Fabrics & Laminates** * **Leather and Synthetic Leathers** --- ## Technical Specifications (Typical Configuration - customizable) * **Number of Test Stations:** 4, 6, or 8 (Specify model options) * **Abradant Motion:** Lissajous Figure (24mm for abrasion, 60.5mm for pilling) * **Test Load (Abrasion):** 9 kPa (approx. 790g), 12 kPa (approx. 595g) standard weights included * **Test Load (Pilling):** 490 cN (approx. 500g for 12 kPa equivalent), 595 cN (approx. 600g for 9 kPa equivalent) standard weights included * **Counter:** Digital, 0-999,999 cycles, with auto-stop and pre-set function * **Test Speed:** Standardized speeds for abrasion and pilling modes * **Specimen Holder Diameter:** Ø 38 mm * **Abrasive Table Liner Diameter:** Ø 140 mm * **Power Supply:** 220V AC, 50/60Hz, single phase (110V option available) * **Dimensions (Approx. for 8-station model):** 850 (W) x 600 (D) x 350 (H) mm * **Weight (Approx. for 8-station model):** 80 kg --- ## Standard Accessories Included * Complete set of standard loading weights for both abrasion (9kPa, 12kPa) and pilling (5kPa, 6kPa) tests. * Set of specimen holders and clamping rings. * Abradant table liners (rubber foam and standard felt). * Specimen mounting tools. * Standard wool felt (for both abrasion and pilling). * Calibration check weights. * Power cord. * Detailed operating manual. --- ## Optional Accessories * Additional specimen cutters (various diameters). * Reference abrasive fabrics (e.g., specific emery papers). * SM 50 Pilling Assessment Viewer / Light Box for standardized visual evaluation. * Additional standard wool felt and rubber foam backing. * Magnifier for detailed inspection. --- ## Compliant With International Standards Our Martindale Abrasion cum Pilling Tester adheres to the strictest global textile testing standards, including but not limited to: * **ISO 12947** (Textiles - Determination of the abrasion resistance of fabrics by the Martindale method) * **ISO 12945-2** (Textiles - Determination of fabric propensity to surface pilling, fuzzing or matting - Part 2: Modified Martindale method) * **ASTM D4966** (Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Martindale Abrasion Tester Method)) * **ASTM D4970 / D4970M** (Standard Test Method for Pilling Resistance and Other Related Surface Changes of Textile Fabrics: Martindale Tester Method) * **BS EN 530** * **SN 198529** * **JIS L1096** * **IWTO 40** * **M&S P17, P19, P19A** * **NEXT TM 18, 18A** --- ## Get a Quote Invest in the precision and reliability your textile testing demands. 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