Compliant with ASTM D4970 and other international standards, the UP-1006 Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester evaluates the wearing resistance, abrasion, and appearance change (pilling degree/class) of textiles and membrane materials. This 4-position bench-top instrument subjects circular specimens to defined loads against abrasive media in precise translational movements.

The Martindale abrasion tester subjects a circular specimen (38mm diameter, 28.8mm effective diameter) to a defined load and rubs against an abrasive medium (standard fabric) in a translational movement tracing a Lissajous figure. The specimen holder is freely rotatable around its own axis perpendicular to the horizontal plane.

Evaluation of abrasion resistance is determined from inspection interval to breakdown, mass loss of test specimens, and assessment of appearance change.

GB/T21196-2007, GB/T4802.2-2008, GB/T13775, FZ/T20020, ASTM D4970, ISO12945-2, ASTM D4966, ASTM D3886, ISO12947, JIS L1096, IWS, TM196

Used for testing the performance of wearing resistance, abrasion, and appearance change (pilling degree/class) of textiles and membrane materials.

• Microcomputer control system with large LCD display showing turns, preset rubbing times, accumulated rubbing times, and working position status
• Memory function preserves data during power interruptions
• Aluminum alloy sports guide plate with sandblasting oxidation process for durability
• Stainless steel rail material for easy unloading and reliable operation
• Two motion modes: rolling along Lissajous figure with diameters of 24mm and 60mm
• Multi-working position design allows simultaneous testing of multiple specimens
• Accumulative timing for each working position with precise LCD display
• Stainless steel load pieces for artistic and durable construction
• Pre-setting stop switch for automated operation
• Bench top operation for convenient laboratory use