Tools and auxiliaries for the textile laboratory

Materials Standard for testing

Standard materials for testing based on international standards
SDL Atlas offers the widest range of test materials in the fabric and appliance testing markets.

(G246A) GREY SCALES

To determine with a visual evaluation the color degradation after a test. Available to ISO and AATCC standards.

(G246C/CC) SCALES OF BLUE

The physical reference for the assessment of solidity in the light of samples.
Available in pieces or already mounted on cards.

(G210A) COLOR CHEX

Reliable light booths for visual color control under five illuminants; daytime, glowing, fluorescent and two more to choose from. Daylight, Incandescent and Fluorescent standard lights.

Available in various sizes.

TINIUS OLSEN ST SERIES dynamometer

For tensile and compression tests. Available with single or double column with load capacity from 5N up to 50 KN. Designed to test a wide range of materials. Quick system for changing load cells.

HORIZON SOFTWARE for ST

The innovative software for the management of norms and tensile and compression tests.
It replaces the famous Qmat, making dynamometers easy to use and even more accurate.

(M293) FTT (Instrumental hand evaluation)

To evaluate in a numerical and objective way, what you perceive by touching the fabric with your hand. Six sensory evaluations integrated in one instrument.

(G201M) Snaprite Snap Tester

To determine the tightness or breakage of buttons on the tear. Motorization ensures that the applied force and test duration remain constant and repeatable, thus eliminating the operator variable.

REMOTE ACCESS

With remote access technology, you can now monitor the progress of real-time testing of specific SDL Atlas instruments such as: Martindale, RotaPill and Launder-Ometer anytime, anywhere. Technicians can see in real time the status of the tests, how much time is left to the conclusion and know when the test has been finished, all through the Remote Access app.

(M235) MARTINDALE

To determine abrasion and pilling resistance for all types of textile structures. Available with 4.6.9 test heads. The device is equipped with an electronic programmer with 4 parking positions and 4 test speeds. Complete with all accessories.

(M290) MMT (Moisture Management Tester)

To determine the dynamic properties of liquid transport by tissues. A series of sensors positioned above and below the sample tissue allow to derive the amount of moisture and the rate of absorption.

SOFTWARE FOR MMT

Innovative software for MMT test management. In addition to data analysis, it produces for each measurement a video showing the diffusion of water for the two surfaces.

(M238AA) CROCKMETER MANUAL

To determine the colour fastness of the fabric, dry or wet rubbing. Fitted with pass counter and 16 mm test finger.

(M238BB AATCC) Electronic Crockmeter

To determine the color stability of dry or wet rubbing fabrics. For frequent use and long-term testing. Equipped with digital electronic counter adjustable for strokes up to 9999. An arm and various optional weights allow you to perform other tests.

Consumables for manual and electronic Crockmeter

SDL Atlas manufactures high quality pre-cut fabrics for all major international standards such as, AATCC, ISO, Next and M&S to perform crocking tests.
The Certificate of Conformity is available for each lot.

(M259 B) SWEATING GUARDED HOTPLATE Skin Model

To simulate the passage of heat and moisture from the human body through the tissue. A single instrument with bronze top and controlled air flows for reliable and repeatable testing.

(G201A) SAFETY OF CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS

Series of equipment, developed with the collaboration of the most important laboratories and institutes of quality control in the way. Useful for carrying out tests to assess the degree of safety of products intended for children.

(M227A/B)ICI/M&S Pilling and Snagging Tester

Universal machine with 2 or 4 containers, to quickly replicate pilling or deburring of tissues in a fraction of time. Equipped with regulator with 30 or 60 rpm speed settings.

(M227R/S) Random Tumble Pilling Tester

For many years, the M227R/S instrument has been providing Tumble Pilling tests for the ASTM D3512 method. The machine is available in two models with 2 or 4 chambers, perfectly covered in cork, with internal lighting and rotation of the sample assisted with compressed air.

(AATCC)MONOGRAPH M6

Washing machine VORTEX approved for testing AATCC Monograph M6 is equipped with a controller for the management of washing cycles. All control parameters are freely adjustable. Meets ISO9000 and 17025 criteria.

(M228)ROTAWASH

To determine the color fastness at ISO, BSI, AATCC and DSC standard washing or dry cleaning. Available with 8 or 12 containers of 550 e1200 ml is equipped with a color touchscreen programmer that contains the most common washing cycles. Made of steel and equipped with drain pump.

(M228AA) LAUNDER-OMETER

For the performance of tests of resistance to washing, dyeing, dry cleaning, color fastness to fulling, cleaning and other tests with temperatures up to 95 % C. Stainless steel rotor with five sample containers. Digital cycle timer with automatic shutdown.

(M223CLS)WASCATOR CLS

Standard reference washing machine equipped with 99 washing programs and optional drying. Input and data storage via keyboard. The unit works with BS, ISO IWS test programs.

(M223 1/2)PRECISION TUMBLE DRYER

Fabric dryer. It follows ISO-M&S standards and is recommended by many fabric manufacturers. 120 minute timer, 5kg load.

Multifibre fabrics for AATCC and ISO standards

SDL Atlas provides different types of multifibre fabrics with different sizes to meet all AATCC and ISO standards for color transfer evaluation in color fastness tests. The Certificate of Conformity is available for each lot.

(M223B/H) ACCESSORIES & CONSUMABLES FOR WASHING & STABILITY TESTING

Consumables and detergents for washing tests.

(M021A) AIR PERMEABILITY TESTER

To determine the resistance of tissues or nonwovens to the passage of air. The instrument with variable orifice, adjusts the size in advance according to the test. Data can be transferred to the analysis software (not included), via an RS232 port.

(M233 G)AFC 45° Cabine per la prova al fuoco

To determine the combustion characteristics of tissues under controlled conditions. The duration of the flame and incandescent of a sample inclined at 45 ºC are measured. Stainless steel test booth with glass observation panel supplied with automatic flame propagation hum in 0.1 seconds increments from ignition.

(M018)HYDROSTATIC HEAD TESTER

To quickly determine the resistance of fabrics (coated and uncoated, nonwoven) to water penetration under pressure.

(M230D15/24) RAIN TESTER

To determine the resistance to water penetration at different impact intensities, for fabrics or composite materials. Simulated rain impacts tissue samples horizontally. Rain is simulated using a water column that can be adjusted from 600mm (24in) to 1500mm (60in) or 2400mm (96in) depending on the model. Equipped with color touchscreen with AATCC and ISO presets; automatic control of water pressure, temperature and test time.

(M289) BUTTON IMPACT TESTER

To determine the impact resistance of the buttons Subjected to the fall of a serious. Ideal for quality control.

(M229P) DIGITAL PNUBURST

For the determination of the burst resistance of fabrics, knitted fabrics, nonwovens, paper and cardboard to the application of a pneumatic load under a rubber membrane in a specific area. Operating pressure up to 15 bar

(M229) AUTOBURST DIGITAL

To determine the breaking force and distension at the burst of fabrics, fabrics, nonwovens, papers and cardstock using a hydraulic system. Equipped with software with an easy-to-use interface, which provides precise control, test report display and data storage.

(M247) SCORCH Thermo-fixing tests

To determine the color fastness and shrinkage at pressing heat and dry heat. Also suitable for sublimation testing. Electronic control of temperature.

(M231)PERSPIRATION TESTER

Test unit to determine the color fastness of the fabric to water and sweat. To be completed with special weights to follow the AATCC and ISO standards. To be used with stoves.

(G001AC)Phenotest Yellowing Tesroductst P

Phenotest was developed to evaluate phenolic yellowing of textile materials. This test is used by manufacturers to assess the yellowing of the packaged fabric. Consumables are stored in resealable and air-tight packaging to preserve their use.

(M008HE) POWERTEAR ELMENDORF

To determine the tear resistance of textiles, paper or cardboard. Also available in the manual version.

(M232)SPRAY RATING TESTER

To determine the resistance to surface wetting of fabrics by water fall.

(M230/B)BUNDESMAN WATER REPELLENCY TESTER

To determine the resistance to the passage of rain through the tissues.

(M287)OZONE TEST CHAMBER

To determine the color resistance of tissues in the presence of high concentrations of ozone in the atmosphere. Stainless steel test chamber with rotating carriage for 24 samples. Ozone concentration control.

(M278)WYZEMBEAK ABRASION TESTER

To determine tissue resistance to abrasion or rubbing on a curved surface. Of particular interest for the automotive industry. Motorized with 4 abrasion heads and cycle counter.

(M261) WATER VAPOR PERMEABILITY

To determine the resistance of textile fabrics and composites to the penetration of water vapour. The apparatus consists of an 8-seater carousel in which to place the samples and the water for testing.

(M238G) GAKUSHIN

To assess the resistance of a material to moving rubbing. Six-head station that includes clamps for fixing the samples to the movable floor. Equipped with cycle counter and automatic stop at the end of the test cycles. Complete with weights. Suitable for dry and wet rubbing test.

(M227G) PILLGRADE

3D scanner for the evaluation of pilling on fabric, non-woven fabric or mesh, in accordance with ASTM D3512,ISO 12945. Scans samples with a maximum size of 150 mm X 150 mm. All parameters are measured and displayed on the screen and can be printed or sent to a CSV file.

(M282) UNIVERSAL WEAR TESTER

Determines the wear and abrasion resistance of fabrics for the clothing, footwear and automotive interior sectors. Equipped with timer for accurate counting of test time with cycle counter. The tool is approved by Hyundai and Kia Motors auto industry for MS200-20 and MS200-11 standards

(M222QW) QUICKWASH PLUS

The machine quickly (12-15 minutes) performs the washing to check the dimensional stability of the specimens (shrinkage), optimized for energy saving and low consumption of detergents and water.

(M020D) CUT PRO TAGLIACAMPIONI

Suitable instrument for the preparation of samples for chemical analysis. Thanks to its knives and its particular shape, it guarantees repeatable cuts in the absence of losses of volatile agents and cross-contamination.

Great time saving and effectiveness, suitable for cuts for leathers and fabrics.

(M201) DryRate

The tool has been designed to meet the needs of textile companies to measure and know the drying properties of fabrics designed to increase the general sense of comfort.

The DryRate analyzes the drying characteristics of a tissue aimed at instilling in the person the feeling of feeling more or less “dry”.

(M261P) PermaVape

The instrument provides very accurate and reliable results for measuring the water vapour permeability of tissues using the sophisticated inverted or inverted cup method. Technical studies have shown that this method can more accurately determine the comfort levels of a tissue subjected to an intense physical activity.

(G208B1) BINOCULAR MICROSCOPE

4X, 10X and 100X magnifications, which can be combined for a total magnification of 40X, 100X, 400X and 1000X. Mechanical phase control, 20W halogen illumination with intensity control. High resolution CCD, connection to PC via USB port, included analysis software can capture images.