
Overview
Based on our market-leading Martindale test instrument, DurAbrasion is a single instrument for wear and abrasion test applications relevant to multiple industry sectors, from apparel to automotive.
The DurAbrasion is specifically designed to facilitate testing bespoke to customer needs.This user-friendly instrument complies with many quality standards, which are pre-loaded in the TestWise Touch software for ease.
Pre-select from a range of attachments and accessories to customise the instrument to match your test requirements. Available in 2-station and 5-station models, DurAbrasion enables a wide range of tests to be performed on a diverse range of product types, in dry, damp and wet conditions.
An abrading table with a suite of accessories are combined to create a unique quality testing product, which operates using a Lissajous motion. Different tests can be performed simultaneously on DurAbrasion, for example a textile sample and a wood sample running at the same time.
It is also ideal for smaller labs across many different industries, educational institutions and in-house quality testing, particularly where there is no recognised test method for a product, perfect for research and development.
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Types of testing
Example applications
Textiles testing: wet, damp and dry for wear, abrasion and pilling testing of textiles and nonwovens. Specific uses within this sector include garments, socks, upholstery, gloves, collars and cuffs, nonwoven products and coatings
Footwear testing: shoelaces, various shoe components
Straps, ropes and laces: all types of cord and belting, such as backpacks, luggage, belts, footwear, car seatbelts, climbing ropes, transportation straps
Thicker samples: carpets, leather, rubber, shoe components and vinyls
Lacquers and coatings: coated textiles, printing inks, papers and board, composites in aerospace and automotive applications, for example car dashboard and fascia materials
Scratch and micro scratch resistance: wood and laminates, such as in domestic and commercial furniture, laminate flooring, kitchen cabinets, work surfaces
Paints and coatings: on hard surfaces such as in automotive and white goods
Liquids, powders and sprays testing on fabric samples and other materials
Contact us to ask about how DurAbrasion can be configured to meet your testing requirements.
Test materials & consumables
To complete the package, James Heal offer quality Martindale test materials and consumables for use on this instrument to ensure accurate repeatable testing whatever the application.
Technical Specification
Specifications are provided as a guideline only and are subject to change.
Conditioned atmosphere recommended | Yes |
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Positioning | Bench standing |
Space requirements | |
Martindale- 2 Stations |
Height 24.6 cm Width 45.0 cm Depth 74.5 cm |
Martindale- 5 Stations |
Height 24.6 cm Width 67.4 cm Depth 65.2 cm |
Approximate net weight | |
Martindale- 2 Stations | 45 kg |
Martindale- 5 Station | 65 kg |
Power |
Single phase Yes Rating per phase (A) 0.5 Watts 60 |
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