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Testing is a crucial step in order to meet the relevant standards for safety footwear functionality and performance. James Heal test instruments are suitable for many of these, such as:
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Balas Textile use a number of James Heal textile testing instruments in their laboratory including:
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Textiles Testing Essentials: Flammability
Flammability tester from James Heal, FlexiBurn is a vertical multi-purpose Flammability Tester for testing ease of ignition and the flame spread properties of a variety of textile materials
Textile Testing: The Essentials
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Fundamentals of Phenolic Yellowing: Your questions answered
Phenolic Yellowing in garments occurs when certain conditions are present while fabrics or garments are being stored.
Test Materials, Tips & Advice
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There are several standards, which differ dependent on whether the fabric is a woven or a nonwoven.
Woven
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James Heal has pioneered the use of technology to improve the usability and functionality of our testing instruments for over 150 years.
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What is the recommended dome for testing paper?
The dome we recommend for paper is the 7.79cm2 size.
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How can I be assured that Blue Wools from James Heal perform correctly?
James Heal Blue Wools are made in Germany and originate from DEK - The German Colour Fastness Commission. DEK hold the global master standards.
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With a 20 year long relationship, Mascot has chosen James Heal time and again as their brand of choice for textile testing, says Henrik. “James Heal has always been our first choice, and will continue to be.
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Regarding the pass/fail requirements, for example: Pass Requirement 45 PSI The Bursting results that we found is 20 PSI. The specimen hadn’t burst. In this case are the results a pass or fail?
This depends what standard you are testing to. In some standards they advise to use a smaller or bigger dome. Some standards make provision of a sample not bursting.
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With potential new markets researched, and expansion strategy formulated, CETTEX created a plan to develop their capabilities to an international level and compete on the global stage.
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Martindale Test Materials
We make original Martindale test materials and consumables, recommended for use on this family of instruments
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Q: Does Pile/Nap surfaces impact the colour fastness to light assessment?
A: It is possible for this to have an impact, try reading Annex E.4.6 & E.8.3 in ISO 105 B02 (2014) for more information.
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9 things to consider when developing a wet textiles laboratory
We examine the 9 crucial things you need to consider for your wet testing lab.
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Test methods and testing instruments
The following tests are performed in addition the tests identified in EN 14126, with the recommended test instruments to use to perform each test (where available): Using
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As a starting point, it's all about results, says Peter. 'Accurate and correlateable results are only possible if a laboratory is planned, built and developed in the correct way. It's not just about buying testing instruments,' explains Peter.
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Start with lots and lots of research - look at all the standards you want to test to and work out what is required to meet them.
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Effortless control
Titan has the flexibility to allow the operator to control the instrument manually through the hand-held controller, the SMART button or on screen.