Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester

Application

Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester is used to determine the abrasion and pilling resistance of all kinds of textile structures. Samples are rubbed against known abradants at low pressures and in continuously changing directions and the amount of abrasion or pilling is compared against standard parameters.

Feature

• Standard: Lissajous figure.
• Working positions: 4, 5, 9 optional.
• The unique design allows removal of individual sample holders for examination without lifting the top motion plate.
• Standard sample holders with 9 and 12kpa weights included.
• PLc,7 inches color touch screen, Chinese and English operation interface.
• Weights and key components are made up by stainless steel which is well-formed and durable in use.
• To prevent distortion, the top motion plate was special made up by 316 aluminum alloy.

Key Specification

• Number of working positions – 4/5/9
• Test pressure – A: Cloth sample holder 155g±1g B: Clothing sample weight 260g±1
• Loading hammer mass – 2385g±10g
• Wear resistance stroke – 60.5±0.5mm
• Pilling stroke – 24±0.5mm
• Test speed outer wheel – 47.5±2.5r/min
• Inner wheel – 44.5±2.4r/min
• Test pressure pilling resistance – 595±7g/795±7g
• Test pressure Abrasion resistance – 415±2g
• Flattening weight – weight 2.5±0.5kg diameter 120±10mm
• Controller – PLC touch screen control
• Grinding table diameter – 120mm
• Dimensions – 860×610×380mm
• Power supply – 1∮, AC220V, 5A
• Weight – 80 KG

Standard

ISO 5470, DIN53863/53865, BS 3424/5690, IWTO 40-88, BS EN 388/530, IWSTM 112/196,ASTM 4966/4970, ISO 12673, JIS L1096, SFS 4328, PR EN ISO 12947-1, PR EN ISO 12945-2, SATRA TM31, ISO 20344 S EN

ISO 17076, ISO 12947, ISO 12945, GB/T 21196, GB /T 4802, DIN 53863, M&S P19, P19A, P19C, PV 3928

Accessories Included

• 3kpa weights
• 9kpa weights
• Rods of holder
• Abrasion specimen holder
• Fuzzing and pilling sample holder
• Fuzzing and pilling weights
• Fuzzing and pilling fixture
• Abradant mounting/sample
• Loading weight (about 2.4kg)
• Pilling replicas (copy of original pilling rating card)
• Standard abradants fabric (SDC)
• Standard backing foam 38mm
• Standard woven felt discs 140mm
• Standard woven felt discs 90mm

Optional Accessories

• EMPA Photographic standards for pilling test (3 x 4 knitted)
• EMPA Photographic standards for pilling test (3 x 4 woven)
• SM 50 Photographs for pilling test IWS + ASTM.4 Sets 1-5 (Plain, Twill A, Twill B, Blanket)
• Standard abradants fabric
• Sample Cutter: 38mm
• Sample Cutter: 90mm
• Sample Cutter: 140mm

Why Choose Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester?

Choose the Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester for its exceptional accuracy, durability, and user-friendly operation. Built with premium stainless-steel parts and a 316 aluminum alloy top motion plate, it ensures long-lasting stability without distortion. The tester supports multiple working positions (4, 5, or 9) for flexible testing needs and features PLC touch-screen control for easy operation. Its precise control of pressure, stroke, and speed allows consistent evaluation of textile performance according to international standards such as ISO, ASTM, and BS. Whether testing for fabric wear, comfort durability, or pilling resistance, the Martindale Tester delivers dependable results every time.