Martandle Abrasion Tester

The Advance Techo Martindale Abrasion Tester consist of four testing plates on which the abrading fabric is attached, these four testing tables are mounted on the base plate of the instrument there is a revolving plate which revolve with the help of three cam and pegs. There are four sleeves attached to the revolving plat. The four sample holders are provided with the instrument. There is a set of weights for proper pressure on the test specimen. Two templates for cutting the sample and abrading fabric and their mallets are also supplied with the instrument.
All parts of the instrument are metallic paint. Zinc/ chrome plating and powder coating to give a corrosion resistance finish.
TECHNICAL DATA
RPM of the outer pegs : 47.5±2.5 rpm
No of specimens test at a time : 1 to 4
Expose area of the specimen : 645 sq. cm.
Drive speed ratio of outer pegs to inner peg : 32/30
Total stroke of outer and inner pegs : 60.5±0.5
Working pressure on the test specimen : 12 Kpa (in the step of 3 kpa)
Motor : ¼ hp 220 VAC, single phase.
RELATED STANDARD
BS: 5690
ASTM: D-4966