Brochure for TruFade - Advanced Testing Instruments

AREAS OF TESTING
EXPERTISE
CONTENTS
PAGE 1
AREAS OF TESTING EXPERTISE
PAGE 2-3 ELMATEAR
PAGE 4-5 MARTINDALE
PAGE 6-7 TITAN
PAGE 8-9 TRUBURST
PAGE 10-11 TRUFADE
PAGE 12
TEST MATERIALS
PAGE 13
SERVICE AND CALIBRATION
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
“COMBINING EXPERTISE WITH INNOVATION TO CREATE
EXTRAORDINARY TESTING SOLUTIONS”
Textile: Colour Fastness
- Chlorinated Water
- Dry Cleaning
- Dry Heat
- Hot Pressing
- Laundering
- Light
- Perspiration
- Phenolic Yellowing
- Print Durability
- Rubbing
- Washing
- Water
Textile: Physical
- Abrasion
- Bursting Strength
- Compression and Puncture
- Crease and Wrinkle Recovery
- Crimp
- Drape
- Durability
- Flammability
- Mass per unit area
- Pilling
- Security of Attachments
- Seam Slippage
- Shrinkage
- Snagging
- Spray Rating
- Stretch and Recovery
- Surface Deterioration
- Tear Strength
- Tensile Strength
- Washing and Drying
At James Heal, we are dedicated to designing and developing
high precision testing instruments and test materials
for physical and colour fastness testing. Our worldwide
service and calibration division and expert technical
assistance complement our product range, adding real
value to your laboratory testing activities.
Non-Textile
- Bursting strength of nonwovens, plastics, paper and
medical products
- Microscratching of laminates, wooden, painted,
automotive and high gloss surfaces
- Physical and colour fastness testing of leather
Setting the Standard
We are committed to forming
close relationships and
have established numerous
partnerships within the
textile industry, from trade
and standards organisations,
to test houses, customers
and distribution partners.
With a heritage spanning
almost a century and a
half, we have evolved and
grown through a culture of
continuous improvement,
- Rubbing fastness of laminates and wooden surfaces
resulting in a thorough
understanding of the
applications, operating
conditions and requirements
of customers worldwide –
from independent testing
laboratories and test
houses, to fabric suppliers,
manufacturers and retailers.
Using knowledge and
expertise, we consistently
set the industry standard
through product innovation
and technology, with
customer and user needs,
present and future,
driving our technological
advancements. You can be
assured that with James
Heal, you will always receive
the highest levels of product
quality and customer
service. We have Agents and
Distribution partners all over
the globe, ensuring locally
available product whenever,
and wherever you need it.
- Tear strength of paper and plastics
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ELMATEAR
DIGITAL TEAR TESTER
Elmatear2 is a powerful and versatile instrument,
STANDARDS
which has been extensively re-designed with
Textile
Paper
contemporary styling and a wide range of new
ASTM D 1424
APPITA P 400
features which offer real benefits: value, accuracy,
DIN 53862
ASTM D 689
safety and flexibility.
EN ISO 13937-1
BS 4468
ISO 4674-2
CSA D9
ISO 9290
DIN 53128
M&S P29
EN 21974
NEXT 17
GB/T 455
NF G07-149
ISO 1974
Plastics
JIS P 8116
ASTM D 1922
PAPTAC D9
GB/T 11999
SCAN P11
ISO 6383-2
SNV 198482
JIS K 7128-2
TAPPI T414
NF T54 141
UNI 6444
Nonwovens
ASTM D 5734
WSP 100.1
Elmatear
- Everything you need to start testing:
Pendulum Weights (A-D), Check Weights and Specimen
Preparation Templates are included
- Increase capacity:
with optional Pendulum Weight Kit (E)
- User friendly software:
no calculations required, statistical analysis of results and
optional PC Software Package available
- Fool proof operation:
automatic level compensation, automatic pendulum weight
detection, automatic zeroing and visible and audible
indicators
- Built-in safety:
no finger traps, two handed release of pendulum and
automatic arrest of pendulum
- Quick and easy clamping:
innovative rotary cam lock jaws and interchangeable jaw
faces with Pendulum Weight Kit (E)
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Service and
Calibration
Technical
Assistance
Applications
- Worldwide Service
- ISO 17025 Calibration Service
- 18 Months’ Warranty
- Applications Support
- Engineering Support
- Operator Training
- Knowledge Transfer
- Textiles
- Nonwovens
- Paper
- Board
- Plastic
TECHNICAL
DATA
Standard Pendulum Weights (A-D)
8N, 16N, 32N, 64N
Optional Pendulum Weight (E)
128N
Units of Measurement
N, cN, mN, kgf, gf, lbf, ozf
Number of Specimens (Plies)
1 to 16
Maximum Specimen Thickness
5mm
Cut Length
15 - 20mm
Blade
Titanium nitride coated
Calibration Check
Check Weights for each Pendulum
Weight
57kg
Dimensions
400 x 500 x 550mm
Power Supply
85 - 264VAC 50/60Hz 60W
Warranty
18 Months
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APPLICATIONS
AND TOOLING
MARTINDALE
ABRASION AND PILLING TESTER
Fabric Abrasion
Fabric Pilling
Sock Abrasion
Leather Abrasion
(Ball Plate)
Edge Abrasion
(Line Contact)
Scratch Resistance
Our innovative product design team has set a new
standard with the next generation Martindale 900 Series.
Flexible, the series includes three models, fully
populated with nine, five or two stations. Each combine
the best in style, quality, affordability and functionality
– introducing users to the next level in abrasion and
pilling testing.
STANDARDS
Martindale
- James Heal’s unique product signature
- Exquisite attention to user needs
- Constructed from light weight, hard wearing materials
- Unobstructed access to all test stations
- Versatile and intuitive control panel
- Optional voice prompts
- Tool-free change between motions
- Comprehensive range of sample holding options
- Complies with all known standards for testing on
Martindale
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Service and
Calibration
Technical
Assistance
Test
Materials
- Worldwide Service
- UKAS (ISO 17025 based) Accredited
Calibration Service
- 18 Months’ Warranty
- Applications Support
- Engineering Support
- Operator Training
- Knowledge Transfer
- ISO 12947-1 Abrasive Cloth (SM25)
- M&S Nonwoven Felt
- ISO 12947-1 Woven Felt
- ISO 12947-1 Polyurethane Foam
- Range of Abradants for specialised
tests
EN ISO 12947
EN 14325
EN ISO 12945 - 2
EN 943
ASTM D4966 (Abrasion)
EN 388
ASTM D4970 (Pilling)
ISO 5470 - 2
JIS L 1096
SN 198529 and SN 198525
EN 13770
IS 12673
ISO 17704
M&S P17, P18 and P19
EN 13520
Next 18 and 26
EN 14605
and many others
TECHNICAL
DATA
Abrasion
Pilling
Sock Abrasion
Scope
Woven, knitted &
certain nonwoven
fabrics
Woven & knitted
fabrics (staple spun
yarns)
All fibre
compositions
& all end uses
No. of specimens
2, 5 or 9
2, 5 or 9
2, 5 or 9
Exposed area of test specimen
6.45cm2
64.5cm2
3.14cm2
Working pressure on test
specimen
9 kPa (apparel)
12 kPa (upholstery)
2.5 cN/cm2 (knitteds)
6.5 cN/cm2 (wovens)
23.86 kPa
Rotational speed
47.5 ± 2.5rpm
47.5 ± 2.5rpm
47.5 ± 2.5rpm
Total stroke of drive units
60.5 ± 0.5mm
24.0 ± 0.5mm
60.5 ± 0.5mm
Parallelism of top plate to
abrading tables
< 0.05mm
< 0.05mm
< 0.05mm
Parallelism of sample holders
to abrading tables
< 0.05mm
< 0.05mm
< 0.05mm
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TITAN
UNIVERSAL STRENGTH TESTER
Titan4 is an outstanding, fourth generation
SELECTION OF
Fabric Strength
EN ISO 13936-1
M&S P15B
16 CFR 1500.53 Para (f)
EN ISO 13936-2
NEXT© TM 21
AATCC-ASTM TS-010
EN ISO 13936-3
NEXT© TM 21a
AATCC-ASTM TS-015
IWS TM 117
RSG 4
ASTM D5034
M&S P12
RSG 5
ASTM D5034
M&S P12A
RSG 6
BS 3424 Part 33 Method 36
M&S P12B
SIS 65 00 68
BS 3424 Part 4 Method 6
NEXT© TM 16
Tear Strength
DIN 53858
NEXT© TM 16a
AS 2001-2.10
EN ISO 13934-1
RSG 2
ASTM D2261
Innovative engineering and intuitive understanding
EN ISO 13934-2
RSG 3
ASTM D5587
of your needs are combined to produce an
EN ISO 1421 Method 1
ASTM D5735
EN ISO 1421 Method 2
Stretch and
Recovery / Cyclic
ISO 5081
adidas 4-27
BS 3424 Part 5 Method 7B
ISO 5082
ASTM D4964
BS 3424 Part 5 Method 7C
with intelligent, easy-to-use “TestWise” TEST ANALYSIS
ISO 9073-3
ASTM D6614
BS 4303
M&S P11
BHS 15J
DIN 53859 Part 2
Software, an extensive range of specimen grips and
NEXT© TM 27
BS 4952
DIN 53859 Part 5
a comprehensive library of international standards
NF G 35-107 Method B
Calida Bodywear Test No. 21
DUPONT TTM 035
RSG 1
Decathlon DS-275
EN ISO 4674-1 – Method A
Seam Strength and
Seam Slippage
DUPONT TTM 076
EN ISO 4674-1 – Method B
EN 14704-1
EN ISO 9073-4
ASTM D1683
EN 14704-3 - Method A
EN ISO 13937-2
ASTM D4034
Limited Brands LTD03
EN ISO 13937-3
ASTM D434
M&S P14
EN ISO 13937-4
BS 3320
M&S P14A
M&S P35
DIN 53868
M&S P14B
M&S P98
EN ISO 13935-1
M&S P15 Part 1
NEXT© TM 25
EN ISO 13935-2
M&S P15A
SIS 25 12 31
Universal Strength Tester, designed specifically
STANDARDS
for testing textiles, nonwovens and leather in
various forms: yarns, fabrics, garments and security
of attachments.
aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic instrument,
and retailers’ own test methods.
Titan4
- Compact, desk top, standards-compliant Universal Strength
Tester
- Operates as standard in both tension and compression
- Extensive range of tool-free, interchangeable specimen grips
- Choice of three load cells - up to 3000N (approx 300kg):
load cells supplied in cartridge form to improve protection
and to facilitate safe handling and storage
TestWise Test Analysis Software
- Microsoft Windows look and feel and familiar industry
specific terminology
- Single Software Package for yarn, leather, fabric and
nonwovens: tensile strength, seam slippage, security of
attachments, button strength, pile loop extraction, tear
strength, peel bond (delamination), stretch and recovery
(cyclic), ball burst, puncture and crushing
- Extensive library of pre-loaded, national and international
standards and of retailers’ test methods
- ‘Standards Editor’ making it easy to modify existing
standards or create new methods
- Automatic setting of test parameters (including gauge
length) after selection of required standard or method
- ‘Three Clicks’ to start testing!
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Service and
Calibration
Technical
Assistance
- Worldwide Service
- UKAS (ISO 17025 based) Accredited
Calibration Service (tension and/or
compression)
- 18 Months’ Warranty
- Operator Training
- Knowledge transfer
- TestWise Software On-Line
Maintenance and User Support
- Engineering Support
TECHNICAL
DATA
BS 3424 Part 5 Method 7A
Measuring Principle
Constant Rate of Extension (CRE)
Capacity (Tension & Compression)
3000N, 3kN, 300kgf and 670lbf
Load Cells
3000N, 600N and 120N
Quick-change cartridge, auto-recognition “S” beam cells
Accuracy of Load Cells
Class 0.5 (±0.5%) from 2 - 100% of load cell capacity
Test / Return / Jog Speed
1 - 2000mm/min
Speed Accuracy
± 0.005%
Maximum Stroke
660mm
Total Vertical Space
885mm
Positional Accuracy
± 0.00125mm
Calibration
Load cells: ISO 7500-1 (UKAS accredited) and ASTM E4
Instrument: ISO 7500-1 and ASTM D76
Safety
CE marked (complies with Machinery, Low Voltage and
EMC Directives)
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TRUBURST
BURSTING STRENGTH AND
FATIGUE TESTER
STANDARDS
TruBurst2 is a fully pneumatic bursting and
ISO 13938-2
ASTM D3786
3D fatigue tester, which comfortably exceeds
Woolmark TM29
the exacting requirements of ISO 13938-2,
Edana 80.3
ASTM D3786 and of many other national and
WSP 30.2
international standards.
NEXT Test Method 22
M&S P27
The inherent flexibility of
TruBurst2
gives
adidas 4.09
it the capability to test a broad range of
ISO 2758 (paper)
materials including textiles, nonwovens,
paper, board, plastics and medical products.
TruBurst
Applications
- Pneumatic: clean, efficient and safe
- Non-contact laser distension measurement: accurate results
- Automatic diaphragm correction: improves precision
- Adjustable clamping pressure: avoids slippage or specimen damage
- Automatic burst detect system: sensitive and reliable
- Illuminated viewing area: easily view tests in progress
- Automatic recognition of test dome: tool free change over
accelerates testing and reduces downtime
- Intuitive software: for experienced and inexperienced users
- Test method configuration: save up to 50 of your own
- Cyclic software: cycle up to 500 times to a pressure or
distension
- Dual Control Model: approved by Marks & Spencer
and adidas
Service and
Calibration
Technical
Assistance
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TECHNICAL
DATA
- Worldwide Service
- UKAS (ISO 17025 based) Accredited
Calibration Service
- 18 Months’ Warranty
- Applications Support
- Engineering Support
- Operator Training
- Knowledge Transfer
Textiles
Nonwovens
Paper
- Knitted and woven apparel
- Technical textiles
Medical
- Organ patches
- Hernia patches
- Wound dressings
- Artificial arteries
- Animal skin
- Artificial skin
- Blister packs
- Mosquito nets
psi
kg/cm2
bar
kN/m2
Upper Pressure Limit
100
14.5
1.019
1
100
Resolution
0.02
0.004
0.0002
0.0002
0.02
kPa
psi
kg/cm2
bar
kN/m2
Upper Pressure Limit
1000
145
10.20
10
1000
Resolution
0.2
0.04
0.002
0.002
0.2
mm
cm
inches
Minimum
0.1
0.01
0.001
Resolution
Maximum
70.0
7.00
2.756
Resolution
0.1
0.01
0.001
Distension Range
- Kitchen paper
- Toilet paper
- Diverse paper products
- Food packaging
- Bin liners
- Sacks
- Various plastic products
kPa
Pressure Range - TruBurst2 Model 810 and Model 810/DC (Dual Control)
- Wet wipes
- Surgical gowns and masks
- Staple, spun laid and air-laid
Plastics
Pressure Range - TruBurst2 Model 801
SPECIMEN
Area
Diameter
Maximum Distension
SIZE
7.3cm2
30.5mm
30mm
7.8cm2
31.5mm
30mm
10cm2
35.7mm
30mm
50cm2
79.8mm
70mm
100cm2
112.8mm
70mm
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TRUFADE
LIGHT FASTNESS TESTER
TruFade truly revolutionises laboratory
light fastness testing. James Heal has
combined years of accumulated engineering
and applications expertise to create a Light
Fastness Tester which streamlines and
simplifies a difficult area of colour
fastness testing.
STANDARDS
ISO 105-B02
IUF 402
AATCC 16
SLF 402
EVERY FUNCTION OF TRUFADE HAS BEEN CAREFULLY
DESIGNED WITH THE USER IN MIND. TRUFADE IS
TECHNICAL
DATA
WHOLLY STANDARDS COMPLIANT AND DELIVERS
ACCURATE AND RELIABLE RESULTS EVERY TIME!
TruFade
- High performance, air-cooled xenon lamp
- Interchangeable filter systems for switching between ISO
and AATCC standards
- Blue Wool and Controlled Irradiance operating modes
- SolarSens Radiometer incorporating Black Standard
Thermometer (BST)
- Up to 27 sample holder faces giving a total exposure area of
1640cm2
- Exceptionally low running costs
- Complies with international standards for testing textiles
and leather
- Compact, highly ergonomic and stylish design
Test Chamber
- Wide opening and at arms level offering comfortable access
- Bright LED internal chamber lighting (illuminates when door
is open)
- Spacious design facilitating easy loading/unloading of
specimen holders
- Close control of chamber temperature and humidity
- Turntable for up to 9 triangular Specimen Holders or for
8 Specimen Holders and SolarSens (used in Controlled
Irradiance mode)
- Interchangeable optical filter systems: replaceable infra-red
filters (ISO) and non-ageing filters (AATCC)
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Service and
Calibration
Technical
Assistance
Test
Materials
- Worldwide Service
- ISO 17025 Calibration Service
- 18 Months’ Warranty
- Applications Support
- Engineering Support
- Operator Training
- Knowledge Transfer
- ISO Blue Wool Standards (in pieces
or pre-mounted strips on cards)
- AATCC Blue Wool Standards (“L”
series)
- ISO Humidity Test Control Fabric
(Red Azoic)
- OBA-free Specimen Mounting Card
- ISO Grey Scale for assessing
Change in Colour
- AATCC Gray Scale for Change in
Color
INSTALLATION
DATA
Standards (pre-programmed)
ISO 105-B02 & AATCC 16
Lamp
2200W air-cooled xenon
Total Exposure Area
1640cm2
Test Positions
27 maximum
Exposure Area of each Test Position
60.75cm2 (135 x 45mm)
Irradiance Monitoring System
SolarSens (Radiometer)
Irradiance (300-400nm) Range
40 - 50 W/m2
Test Chamber Humidity Range
Ambient - 95%RH
Test Chamber Temperature Range
Ambient - 95ºC
Black Standard Temperature Range
40 - 65ºC
Water Reservoir Capacity
27 litres
Water Consumption (ISO 105-B02 Normal)
0.5 - 1.5 l/h
Colour Touch Screen
Supplied as standard
Chamber Viewing Window
Supplied as standard
Ethernet Connection
Supplied as standard
Dimensions (approx.)
720 (width) x 680 (depth) x 1200 (height) mm
Weight (approx.)
240kg
Electrical Supply
Single phase 230V ±15% (3kW) 50/60Hz
Water
Pure (ISO 3696 Grade 3)
Recommended Ambient Temperature Range
16 - 24ºC
Recommended Ambient Humidity Range
30 - 65%RH (non-condensing)
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TEST MATERIALS
SERVICE AND CALIBRATION
we supply ALL THE TEST AND
REFERENCE MATERIALS REQUIRED
FOR PHYSICAL AND COLOUR
FASTNESS TESTING
INSTALLATION SERVICE
CONTRACTUAL MAINTENANCE
We would like you to obtain full benefit and an excellent
return on your purchase of a James Heal instrument, so we
offer an optional installation service. Our team will unpack,
position and connect your new equipment to the relevant
services.
We recommend regular, planned maintenance for your
instruments, to preserve their value and to maintain their
accuracy and reliability. Attractive rates and priority treatment
are accorded to contract clients.
COMMISSIONING SERVICE
If you feel that your personnel need training to get the best
out of your new equipment, our installation engineers are
able to provide basic training. More advanced training is
available through our Technical Assistance Service.
major product lines:
- BLUE WOOL STANDARDS (COLOUR FASTNESS TO LIGHT)
- COTTON LAWN (CROCKING CLOTH)
BREAKDOWN SERVICE
- DETERGENTS
Experienced and skilled instrument technicians are available,
at very short notice, to visit your Company, in any part of the
world, to deal with emergency breakdowns and to restore
rapidly your equipment to full operating condition.
- GREY SCALES
CALIBRATION SERVICES
Our calibration services are based on ISO 17025. Many of
our calibration procedures are accredited by UKAS (United
Kingdom Accreditation Service). UKAS Certificates of Calibration
are recognised and accepted worldwide by accreditors and
customers and are your guarantee of our competence and of
the continuing accuracy of your instrumentation.
- MAKEWEIGHTS (LOADING FABRICS OR BALLAST)
- MARKING PENS (PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY MARKING)
- MARTINDALE TEST MATERIALS
- MULTIFIBRE DW
- NICKEL SCREENING KIT
- YELLOWING TEST KIT
James Heal manufacture and
supply Test and Reference
Materials of unrivalled
quality, which are totally
compliant with the relevant
standards and specifications.
We have been manufacturing
Testing Instruments for
more than 100 years and
utilise the same accumulated
technical expertise and
uncompromising attention to
detail in the development and
production of Test Materials.
Furthermore, we possess a
unique understanding of the
critical relationship between
Instruments and Test Materials
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
and strive constantly to
improve that interface.
Test and Reference Materials
are manufactured in a
purpose-built Test Materials
Centre, containing state-ofthe-art facilities for warping,
weaving, inspection, cutting
and sewing, as well as for
physical, colour fastness and
chemical testing.
Two modern laboratories,
working within a stringent
and no compromise quality
system, check systematically
every batch of product.
Quality and consistency
are also assured by the
use of independent UKASaccredited Test Houses and
by carrying out carefully
selected performance tests.
We have a zero tolerance
to non-conformance and
product is not released
unless it is fully compliant.
Certificates to demonstrate
conformity of our Test
and Reference Materials
are available and without
additional cost.
Our range contains all the
test and reference materials
required for physical and
colour fastness testing.
APPLICATIONS SUPPORT
KNOWLEDGE CENTRE
Experienced textile technologists identify the right
instruments and the correct test materials for your application
and provide on-going advice and support.
James Heal specialises in all aspects of fabric and colour
fastness testing and qualified, knowledgeable people are
available to help and to guide you through the complex world
of standards, retailers’ requirements and other issues.
ENGINEERING SUPPORT
Skilled technicians provide quick and effective help when
instruments break down and get you back up and running
with the least possible delay.
TRAINING
We offer training at James Heal or in your factory helping you
to maximise the return on your investment.
LABORATORY
The facilities and staff in our fully equipped, controlled
environment laboratory assist you to confirm instrument
selection and to resolve any correlation issues between you
and your customer or supplier.
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