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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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Service & Calibration
World class testing instruments should be matched with world class servicing and calibration.
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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.
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Furthermore, as a static test, it is useful for assessing the basic repellency performance of a fabric, but it's not fully representative of the 'wearer use' of water repellent apparel.
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Mobus' Top 3 James Heal instruments: Titan, Martindale, TruBurst
“We have developed a very good relationship with James Heal over many years,” agrees Grant.
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What does this mean for our customers?
We will now be supplying test materials locally, meaning faster shipments and the option for smaller orders.
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Calibration
For laboratories who demand the highest standards, James Heal can offer both UKAS and ISO calibration and certification (ISO/IEC 17025). This ensures that each instrument fully complies with any relevant standards – with no compromises.
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We have a hydraulic tester to apply ASTM D3786. Is there any limit to use it for knitted stretch fabrics? Would it be necessary to extend the fabric to remove some of the stretch, and is there any standard for this?
You would need to look into standards specific to hydraulic instruments. Our TruBurst is pneumatic, and we are not aware of any standards.
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A good example of the Balas Textile approach to R&D was being one of the first textile manufacturers to purchase a
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What are the typical finishes that are tested for durability to washing?
Those which are applied to fabrics or garments which, when incorrectly applied, or when an incorrect choice of chemicals has been made have an adverse affect on the ongoing performance of the finish.
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Sabrina has worked in the Balas Quality Department for the last three years, and Alan has held the role of lab manager for four years.
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Q: The duration of the test for light fastness testing is higher compared to other physical test, can the test duration be reduced as per customer demand?
A: No, the test cannot be sped up, although the test is long it is a sped up v
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I was involved in the development of this instrument even before I worked at James Heal, when the Innovation Team came to visit me at a previous company to see how we used tensile testers.
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Peter Goodwin is one of our Technical Specialists and longest-standing member of the Technical Team.