Application
The Side Crocking Tester evaluates the amount of color transferred from the side and edge surfaces of belts by rubbing. It’s designed for testing materials like plastics, leather, and textiles made from various fibers in the form of yarn or fabric, whether dyed, printed, or otherwise colored. Equipped with a timing device with a minimum resolution of 0.1 seconds, it ensures precise and consistent results.
Standards
Testing Method
The Side Crocking Tester simulates friction environments to evaluate the strength of a material’s color by testing its resistance to rubbing. This method is widely used for leather products, clothing fabrics, and materials like tent fabrics, especially for testing small-area printed materials.
Test Procedure
- Secure the sample material using the provided clamp.
- Attach a small piece of white test cloth to the friction head.
- Apply a specified pressure with the top load weight.
- Slide the white cloth across the surface of the sample under controlled conditions.
- Compare the color transfer on the white cloth against a standard gray scale card.
- Evaluate and record the results for both dry and wet friction tests.