Application
The VMT 210 Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester is designed to evaluate the abrasion and pilling resistance of various textile materials. By rubbing fabric samples against standardized abrasives under low pressure and in constantly changing directions, the machine accurately replicates wear and measures material durability against set standards.
Our Martindale Tester features a unique design that allows individual sample holders to be removed for inspection without lifting the top motion plate. It comes equipped with individual counters, a parking function, an adjustable interval timer, and a user-friendly large touch-screen display. Standard sample holders and 9kPa and 12kPa weights are included.
The tester is available in configurations with 4, 6, 8, or 9 testing positions.
Included Accessories (One for Each Station): For Abrasion Testing (ISO 12947-1):
The VMT 210 Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester is designed to evaluate the abrasion and pilling resistance of various textile materials. By rubbing fabric samples against standardized abrasives under low pressure and in constantly changing directions, the machine accurately replicates wear and measures material durability against set standards.
Our Martindale Tester features a unique design that allows individual sample holders to be removed for inspection without lifting the top motion plate. It comes equipped with individual counters, a parking function, an adjustable interval timer, and a user-friendly large touch-screen display. Standard sample holders and 9kPa and 12kPa weights are included.
The tester is available in configurations with 4, 6, 8, or 9 testing positions.
Testing Method
Testing Procedure:
- Sample Preparation: Condition samples in a standard environment as specified (e.g., 24 hours for GB/T 4802.2 or 16 hours for EN ISO 12947-4).
- Sample Selection: Cut samples from representative parts of the fabric, ensuring varied textures and colors are included.
- Test Setup:
- Remove additional loading weights and bearing axles.
- Mount the sample in the test clamp, adding foam backing if fabric weight is below 500g/m².
- Placement of Abradant: Secure wool felt and abradant on the holder using the retaining ring and apply the sample loading hammer.
- Start Test: Position the test clamp, align the bearing axle, and set the number of cycles. The machine will automatically stop upon reaching the preset count.
- Assessment: Remove and evaluate the test piece against photographic standards.
Martindale vs. Wyzenbeek Conversion:
- Martindale (European): Measures cycles before yarn breakage using a Lissajous motion.
- Wyzenbeek (US): Measures cycles in warp and weft directions, assessing appearance retention.
- Conversion Ratio: 3 Martindale cycles = 4 Wyzenbeek cycles
Control System:
- Drive System: PLC programmable control with a large touch-screen interface
For Abrasion Testing:
- Maximum Stroke: 60.5 ± 0.5mm
- Holder and Spindle Weight: 200 ± 1g
For Pilling Testing:
- Maximum Stroke: 24 ± 0.5mm
- Holder and Spindle Weight: 155 ± 1g
Specification
- Power Supply: 220/110 V, 50/60 Hz
- Weight: 155 kg
- Dimensions: 920 x 760 x 630 mm (L x W x H)
Included Accessories (One for Each Station): For Abrasion Testing (ISO 12947-1):
- Mounting weight (2.5 ± 0.5kg for both abrasion and pilling tests)
- Abrasion tester holders (38mm diameter)
- Loading weights (395 ± 7g)
- Loading weights (595 ± 7g)
For Pilling Testing (ISO 12945-2):
- Linear adaptor for straight-line motion conversion
- Sample retaining rings
- Pilling test holders (90mm diameter)
- Loading weights (260 ± 1g)
Additional Accessories:
- Auxiliary device for specimen handling
- Drawing pen
- Set of abradant fabric, wool felt, and backing foam for each workstation
Optional Accessories:
- Specimen cutter (38mm diameter) with cutting mat and spare blades
- Abrasive fabric and backing felt cutter (140mm diameter) with cutting mat and spare blades
- Standard wool abrasive fabric (SM25) – 1.6m wide x 5m long
- Standard backing foam – 1.5m wide x 0.5m long
- Standard backing wool felt piece (woven) – 1m x 1.5m
- EMPA photographic standards for pilling tests (3 x 4 knitted)
- EMPA photographic standards for pilling tests (3 x 4 woven)
- SM50 photographs for pilling tests (IWS + ASTM)
Standards Compliance: EN ISO 12945-2, EN ISO 12947-1/2/3/4, ISO 20344, ASTM D4966/D4970, BS EN 388/530, BS 3424/5690, JIS L1096, DIN 53863/53865, GB/T 13775, SATRA TM31, IS 12673, IWSTM 112/196, IWTO 40-88, SFS 4328, NEXT 16, GMW15651, ISO 5470-2, M&S 17/19/19C, NEXT 18/18a/18b, GB/T 4802.2/21196-1/21196-2, Woolmark TM 112/196
