VMT 216 – MIE Abrasion Tester

Testing Method

Test Range: The VMT 216 is suitable for assessing the friction and wear resistance of various textile types, including woven, knitted, composite, leather-coated, and decorative materials. By subjecting fabric samples to reciprocating friction against a standard wear fabric, it provides reliable evaluations of material strength and durability.

Working Principle: One end of the fabric sample is clamped onto the gripper, while the other end is weighted with 2–5 kg to ensure the material remains flat and secure on the felt plate. An eccentric linkage mechanism creates a reciprocating motion, simulating wear through repeated friction until the preset test time is reached.

Test Procedure:

1. Ensure the instrument is stable and positioned horizontally using the leveling bolt.
2. Maintain environmental conditions at a temperature of 20 ± 15°C and relative humidity below 85%.
3. Connect the tester to a 220V power supply and switch it on.
4. Reset the timer to “0000” and set the desired friction time.
5. Prepare the fabric sample according to standard guidelines and secure it on the friction table.
6. Start the test by lowering the friction head onto the sample and initiating movement.
7. Once the set time is reached, the instrument automatically stops.

Features:

• Dual test positions (2 x 2), with pairs of tests running independently or simultaneously
• Large touch-screen panel for programming and monitoring test parameters
• Adjustable test program and cycle speed for each station

Technical Details:

• Rubbing Table Width: 90 ± 1 mm
• Rubbing Stroke: 150 mm
• Rubbing Speed: 30 cycles per minute (cpm)