Unveiling Fabric Durability: Introducing the Fabric Fiber Shedding Degree Tester

In the competitive world of textiles, fabric quality and durability are paramount. Consumers demand materials that maintain their aesthetic appeal and structural integrity over time, resisting common issues like pilling, fuzzing, and general fiber shedding. For manufacturers, quality control departments, and research institutions, accurately assessing a fabric's propensity to shed fibers is crucial for product development, quality assurance, and market success.

Introducing our advanced Fabric Fiber Shedding Degree Tester (Friction Method). This state-of-the-art instrument provides a precise and repeatable method for evaluating fiber shedding, ensuring your textiles meet the highest standards of performance and customer satisfaction.

Precision at Its Core: How Our Tester Works

Our Fabric Fiber Shedding Degree Tester operates on a well-established principle designed for accurate and objective assessment:

The specimen (your fabric sample) is laid flat and securely fixed onto a specialized holder. A pre-wetted abrasive material, attached to a friction head, then performs reciprocating friction movements across the specimen. This process occurs under a specified load and for a predetermined number of cycles and stroke length.

After the friction cycles are completed, the key step involves a visual comparison with a standard sample. Experts then visually rate the degree of fibers adhered to the abrasive. This rating directly characterizes the degree of fiber shedding from your fabric specimen, providing clear, quantifiable insights into its durability.

 

This rigorous testing principle makes our instrument indispensable for:

Factories: Ensuring batch consistency and product quality.

Scientific Research Institutes: Developing new materials and understanding fiber shedding mechanisms.

Colleges and Universities: For textile education and material science studies.

Import and Export Commodity Inspection: Verifying compliance with quality standards for international trade.

Textile Testing Laboratories: Providing authoritative third-party evaluations.

Engineered for Excellence: Key Features & Technical Specifications

 

Our Fabric Fiber Shedding Degree Tester is designed with user convenience, precision, and robust performance in mind:

Intuitive Features for Seamless Operation:

Touch Screen Controller with Mechanical Backup: Effortlessly set the number of friction cycles using the responsive touch screen. For added convenience and reliability, dedicated mechanical buttons provide a backup, allowing for simultaneous use.

Pneumatic Specimen Holder: Ensures quick, secure, and consistent mounting of specimens, minimizing setup time and improving repeatability.

Integrated Calender for Abrasive Moisture Control: Precisely adjust the moisture content of the abrasive material using the built-in calender. This crucial feature allows you to control the "roll-off rate" of fibers, ensuring testing conditions are accurately simulated.

Compliance with GB/T 40270 - 2021: Our instrument is fully compliant with Appendix A of GB/T 40270 - 2021. guaranteeing that your test results are standardized and globally recognized.

 

Main Technical Performances for Reliable Data:

Precise Friction Head Stroke: (200 ± 2) mm, ensuring consistent and controlled abrasion.

Controlled Reciprocating Speed: 30 times/min, providing a standardized rate of friction.

Optimized Friction Head Diameter: (90 ± 1) mm circular friction head for uniform contact.

Standardized Clamp Ring Dimensions: Outer diameter: (120 ± 0.5) mm, inner diameter: (90 ± 0.5) mm, ensuring secure specimen mounting.

Accurate Test Washer Diameter: (113 ± 0.5) mm, for consistent test setup.

Specified Foam Plastic Washer: Diameter 105 mm, thickness 8 mm, with a unit area mass of approximately 270 g/m², ensuring consistent cushioning and abrasive contact.

Precise Friction Load: A total mass of the friction load is (595 ± 7) g, applying the exact pressure required by the standard.

Standardized Sandpaper: Utilizes 600-grit aluminum oxide water-washable sandpaper as the abrasive, ensuring consistent and repeatable friction properties.

Standard Power Supply: AC 220V, 50Hz, compatible with typical laboratory power configurations.

 

Elevate Your Textile Quality

Our Fabric Fiber Shedding Degree Tester (Friction Method) provides the accuracy, repeatability, and ease of use required to rigorously evaluate fabric durability. By investing in this advanced testing solution, you can ensure your textile products maintain their quality, meet industry standards, and satisfy consumer expectations for lasting performance.