MARTINDALE ABRASION CUM PILLING TESTER
Determination of resistance of any fabric to abrasion is usually carried out by abrading the fabric under specified conditions against a standard abradant. Although plane abrasion of fabric surface does not cover all aspects of strains that are important in determining service life, there are occasions when such a test gives useful information. With 4 nos circular abrasion tables circular specimen of fabric are abraded under known pressure under a motion which is the resultant of too simple harmonic motion at right angle to each other the resistance of abrasion is estimated by visual appearance or by finding the loss in mass of the specimen
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Description
Martindale Abrasion Cum Pilling Tester – GTX-MP6
The Martindale Abrasion Cum Pilling Tester – GTX-MP6 is designed for determining the resistance of fabric to abrasion under specified test conditions. In the test, a fabric specimen is abraded against a standard abradant under a specified pressure and controlled motion.
The GTX-MP6 is provided with four circular abrasion tables, allowing a maximum of four test specimens to be tested. Circular fabric specimens are abraded under known pressure using a motion that is the resultant of two simple harmonic motions at right angles to each other.
Abrasion resistance can be estimated by visual appearance or by determining the loss in mass of the specimen, depending on the test procedure being followed.
Features of Martindale Abrasion Cum Pilling Tester
- Model GTX-MP6.
- Maximum capacity of four test specimens.
- Four circular abrasion tables.
- Speed of outer pegs: 47.5 ± 2 rpm.
- Ratio of speeds of outer pegs to centre peg: 32 : 30.
- Stroke of pegs: 60.5 mm.
- Test specimen pressure options of 3, 6, 9 and 12 KN/m².
- Maximum load of 790 g, corresponding to a pressure of 12 KN/m².
- Abrasion resistance can be assessed by visual appearance or loss in mass of the specimen.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model No. | GTX-MP6 |
| Maximum Number of Test Specimens | Four |
| Speed of Outer Pegs | 47.5 ± 2 rpm |
| Ratio of Speeds of Outer Pegs to Centre Peg | 32 : 30 |
| Stroke of Pegs | 60.5 mm |
| Face Area of Specimen Holder (Diameter) | 6.45 cm² (28.65 mm) |
| Pressure on Test Specimens | 3, 6, 9 and 12 KN/m² |
| Maximum Load | 790 g (Corresponding to Pressure of 12 KN/m²) |
| Related Standards | IS 12673:1989 BS Handbook 1 BS EN 344:1992 IS 15298 (Part 2):2011 ISO 8782-1:1998 |
Working Principle of Martindale Abrasion Cum Pilling Tester
In the Martindale abrasion test, a circular fabric specimen is placed against a standard abradant under a specified pressure. The specimen and abradant are subjected to controlled movement produced by the combination of two simple harmonic motions at right angles to each other.
The GTX-MP6 uses four circular abrasion tables and can accommodate up to four test specimens. The outer pegs operate at 47.5 ± 2 rpm, with a speed ratio of 32 : 30 between the outer pegs and centre peg.
The abrasion resistance of the fabric can be evaluated through visual assessment of the specimen appearance or by determining the loss in mass of the specimen.
Test Pressure and Load
The GTX-MP6 provides test specimen pressure options of 3, 6, 9 and 12 KN/m². The maximum load is 790 g, corresponding to a pressure of 12 KN/m².
The specified pressure can be selected according to the applicable test procedure and material being evaluated.
Related Standards
The Martindale Abrasion Cum Pilling Tester – GTX-MP6 is related to the following standards as specified:
- IS 12673:1989
- BS Handbook 1
- BS EN 344:1992
- IS 15298 (Part 2):2011
- ISO 8782-1:1998
Note: Testing should be carried out according to the applicable standard and its specified test conditions.
Applications of Martindale Abrasion Cum Pilling Tester
The Martindale Abrasion Cum Pilling Tester is used for abrasion testing of fabric specimens under specified pressure and controlled abrasion conditions.
It can be used for evaluating abrasion resistance through visual appearance or by measuring specimen mass loss, depending on the applicable test procedure.
The GTX-MP6 Martindale Abrasion Cum Pilling Tester is part of a range of Textile Testing Equipment used for evaluating textile material properties. https://globetexindustries.com/product-category/fabric-testing-equipments/
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is a Martindale Abrasion Cum Pilling Tester?
A Martindale Abrasion Cum Pilling Tester is used to determine the resistance of fabric specimens to abrasion by rubbing them against a standard abradant under specified conditions.
2. What is the model number of this Martindale tester?
The model number is GTX-MP6.
3. How many test specimens can be tested at one time?
The GTX-MP6 can accommodate a maximum of four test specimens.
4. What is the speed of the outer pegs?
The speed of the outer pegs is 47.5 ± 2 rpm.
5. What is the stroke of the pegs?
The stroke of the pegs is 60.5 mm.
6. What test pressures are available?
The test specimen pressure options are 3, 6, 9 and 12 KN/m².
7. What is the maximum load of the GTX-MP6?
The maximum load is 790 g, corresponding to a pressure of 12 KN/m².
8. How is abrasion resistance estimated?
Abrasion resistance can be estimated by visual appearance or by determining the loss in mass of the specimen.
