Abrasion Tester, SCHOPPER type

This apparatus evaluates and measures resistance
to wear and tear on varieties of textile materials
(woven and knitted fabrics, etc.) according to
DIN 53863, Part 2, GME Standard 60345,
VW/Audi Central-Norm PV 3908
Test surface: 50 cm²
Emery paper: Siliziumcarbid

Abrasion Tester APH 40

for Rubber and Urethanes
Sturdy bench mounted instrument designed to meet
the requirements of ISO 4649 and DIN 53 516, Method A.

TABER Abrasion Tester

for leather, rubber, coated plastics, etc.
according to DIN, ISO, DIN EN AND ASTM.
Digital counter and foil keyboard.
With single or dual testing heads.

MARTINDALE Wear and Abrasion Tester
Model MK IIIA

for determining the abrasion and pilling resistance of all types
of fabrics and leather used for footwear, upholstery, clothing,
gloves and many other products.
Samples are rubbed against known abradents at low
pressures and in continuously changing directions and the
amount of abrasions is compared against standard parameters.
International Standards:
EN ISO 12947-1, BS 5690, DIN 53 863, Part 3, Satra PM 31,
ASTM D 4970, SN 198525 and SN 198529

Portable Electronic Precision Balance BL 150

Determination of weight per square meter:
Weighing capacity: 15000 g/m²
Readability: 1 g/m²
Sample size: 100 cm²
Determination of effective weight:
Weighting capactiy: 150 g
Readability: 0.01 g
Sample Cutter PS 100
for samples of 100 cm² for the above balance.

Bally Flexometer

internationally accepted method for the assessment of
the flexing endurance of light leathers and their finishes.
The tendency for cracks to form in the creases caused by
walking can also be determined.
Suitable for testing to the following standards:
Satra TM 55, BS 3144:Method 12, SLP 14 and IUP 20
and also used for testing to prEN ISO 5402.
4 station and 12 station version deliverable.

BALLY Penetrometer with 4 stations

for the measurement of the dynamic water resistance
of leathers and synthetic leathers in accordance with
the following standards:
EN 344:5.12, SLP 22, IUP 10, DIN 53 338,
BS 3144:method 2, SATRA TM 171
BALLY Stiffness Meter
for the determination of stiffness of leather samples
(auxiliary apparatus for the Bally Penetrometer).

Bally Permeometer

for determining the water resistance of heavy leather
particularly sole leathers,
according to SATRA TM 220, BS 3144:part 22, SLP 23,
IUP 11, prEN ISO 5404 and DIN 53 339.
The test piece is repeatedly bent and laid flat again under
load, like a shoe sole during walking, while in contact with
water on one of its sides.

Bally Tensometer

This apparatus assesses the two dimensional extension of
leather. This test can provide an excellent indication of the
stretch and tear problems associated with normal toe lasting
and is considered to be an excellent test comparable with
the "Lastometer" ball burst method.

Bursting Strength Tester BP 30-E

for vaulting and burst tests according to
DIN 53861 and ISO/DIN 13938-2 specifications.
Measuring range: 0 - 4000 kPa
Test areas: 100, 50, 10 cm²
Vaulting measurement, range 0 - 60 mm

Climatic Test Cabinet KPK

used for tests requiring constant climatic conditions.
Temperature range: +10°C up to +80°C
Humidity range: 30 … 95 %
Cabinet volumes: 35, 60 or 120 litres

Experimental Automatic Tanning Plants

are ideally suited for experimental laboratory testing
and pilot productions.
Experimental Automatic Tanning Plant VG
equipped with the patented DOSEMAT Jet-Flow System
and therefore allows for exactly simulating final
manufacture on a small scale.
The plant allows for controlling and obtaining optimum
chemical mixtures as well as perfect tanning quality.
Experimental Automatic Tanning Plant VGI
as above, but with indirect electrical water heating system.
Therefore the precise temperature control provided for in
this way allows for running tanning processes
with or without liquor.

FEK-VESLIC RUB FASTNESS TESTER

for testing rubbing, chafing, buffing fastness,
mar- and edge chafing resistance of leather,
acc. to DIN 53 339, IUF 450, VESLIC-C 4500.

FEK-VESLIC THERMO TESTER UNIT

auxiliary apparatus to the rub fastness tester,
for testing heat resistance of leather finishes
(ironing test).

Finish Tester

designed to carry out a rub fastness test on the surface of
leather to determine the amount of "marring" of the leather
surface or the finish and to assess the amount of colour transfer
from the sample to the rubbing pad.
The test can be carried out under dry or wet conditions.

Flexing Test Machine BPM

for testing the wear and tear of outsoles and outsole
materials according to DIN 53 543/EN 344-1

Flexing Test Machine according to Rossflex

as per EN 344-1-1 and ISO 5423 /hydrolyses, Rossflex)

Laboratory Conditioning Chambers

for the conditioning of samples prior to testing,
provides conditions from 30 to 95 % RH and
10°C up to +80°C
Available capacities: 35, 60 or 120 litres

SPM Lace Test Machine

Lace to Lace Method
- 4 stations -
For the test of wear resistance two laces or rather
two threads are formed a loop. One end of each thread
is clamped, the other is moved rhythmical.
After 15'000 abrasions the change of the test piece is
valued optical.
Test according to DIN 4843

Lastometer

Designed to measure the tendency of an upper material to
crack or tear in lasting,
according to DIN 53 325, ISO 3379 and IUP 9.
The test causes distension of the material being tested
by stretching the clamped material over a ball ended rod.

Leather Dyeing Apparatus, System SANDOZ

A versatile apparatus for dyeing, tanning and other processes
in the production of leather and wool hides.

Material Testing Machine H 60/SOLO-R

with adjustable testing temperatures for fatigue tests of elastic
materials such as rubber, leather, plastic and similar materials.
The machine permits a series of supplementary tests such as
expansion, bending, buckling and others in accordance with
ISO 7854 Method A, DIN 53359, DIN 53522 and DIN 53342.

Digital MELT FLOW INDEXER (MFI, MVI)

Manual determination of the MFR (melt flow rate)
in g/10 min. and automatic determination of MVR
(melt volume rate) of polymeric materials,
according to DIN 53 735.
Test temperature: 20°C … 450°C

Electronic Moisture Meter AQUA BOY

Small compact pocket size, battery operated.
Exchangeable needle, knife, surface electrodes.
Model LM I
measuring range 6 … 28 % and centesimal scale.
Model LM III
measuring range 8 … 50 % and centesimal scale

PC-controlled Permanent Load Test Machine

for Pull- and Pressure Tests

Fields of application:
- Continuous pressure test of shock absorbing materials,
foam plastic inlay soles, heels made from elastomers,
shoe stiffeners,
- Fatigue bend test of shank pieces, steel shanks,
heel attachments, heels
- Long-term tension test at seam connections, textile upper
materials (sliding strength), elastics, shoe fasteners

Perspirometer

for the determination of colour fastness of dyeings
and prints to
- water (mild) according to DIN 54 005
- water (severe) according to DIN 54 006
- sea water according to DIN 54 007
- perspiration according to EN ISO 105-E04

Grey scales for assessing change in colour

according to DIN EN 20 105 - A02:1994;
for assessing staining according to DIN 54 002

pH Meter

Pocket pH Meter, Electronic/battery operated,
0-14 pH x 0.1 pH

Punch Presses

in compact construction with superior punching force.
Ideal to prepare test samples from a variety of soft materials
in sheet form such as textiles, paper, leather, etc.
Manual or pneumatic type deliverable.

Laboratory Punch-Press Model B/36-AL

Manual operation, for exact and easy punching of materials.
complete with holding chuck, table top, depth stop, etc.
Technical Data:
Max. pressure: 25 kN (2.5 t)
Projection: 150 mm
Max. piston travel: 30 mm
Table size: 300 x 300 mm

Pneumatic Punch Press Model P/44

Punching force at 5bar: 35 kN

Resilience-Elasticity-Tester

for the determination of the resilience elasticity
according to DIN 53512, DIN 53573, ISO 4662.
Device for test on elastomeres
according to DIN 53512 and ISO 4662
Impact action. 0.5
Device for tests on soft-elastic foamed materials
according to DIN 53573
Impact action: 0.2 J

Rubfastness Tester RET

for determining the rubbing fastness of shoe linings
and backs of upper leather of shoes without lining.
Single- and twin-station deliverable according to
DIN EN ISO 11640 (formerly DIN 53 339)

Shore Hardness Tester PRIMUS-A

for tests according to Shore A,
in conformity with DIN 53 505 and ISO/R 868.
For soft rubber, natural rubber products,
neoprene, polyesters, soft-PVC, leather.

Shore Hardness Tester PRIMUS-D

for tests according to Shore D,
in conformity with DIN 53 505 and ISO/R 868.
For hard rubber, hard synthetic mats, as
acrylic glass, polystyrol, thermoplastics,
printing rolls, vinyl sheets, cellulose acetates, etc.
Test-Stand BS 61 for PRIMUS-A and PRIMUS-D
for quick and reliable series work.

Softometer KWS basic

for determining the softness of leather, rubber, etc.

SOLE ADHESION TESTER

This popular device checks sole adhesion at the toe
by measuring the force to start separating the sole
from the upper.
Suitable for stuck-on and moulded-on constructions.
Ideal for routine non-destructive factory testing.
Force requirement 0 - 950 N

Tanner's trade machines (DOSEMAT)

for softening, refining, dyeing
see the Experimental Automatic Tanning Plants

Digital Thickness Gauge

to measure thickness acc. to DIN 53 326, ISO 2589, IUP 4
- Digital gauge, Interface RS 232
- Exchangeable feelers
- Electro-mechanical type, operation via foot-switch
- Statistics Printer

Portable Thickness Gauges

Model J 50
10 mm x 0.01 mm measuring range,
50 mm throat depth, 30 mm diameter flat anvils
Model J 100
10 mm x 0.01 mm measuring range,
100 mm throat depth, 30 mm diameter flat anvils
Model J 200
10 mm x 0.01 mm measuring range,
200 mm throat depth, 30 mm diameter flat anvils
Model J 300/30
30 mm x 0.01 mm measuring range,
200 mm throat depth, 30 mm diameter flat anvils

MICRO-AX 350-10 kN ADVANCED UNIVERSAL TESTER

for determining the tensile strength and elongation in
accordance with DIN 53 328, ISO 3377, IUP 8.
Also suitable for the tear growth test as per DIN 53 329,
ISO 3377, IUP 8 and DIN 53 331.
Max. capacity of this machine type 10 kN.
Available load cells for cell capacity of 20 N, 100 N,
250 N, 500 N, 1000 N, 2500 N, 5000 N, 10000 N.
Highest technical standard with built-in computers.
Director output to printer for full test report, including
individual test results, statistical analysis and test curves.

Apparatus for the determination of water absorption
according to Kubelka


Water Vapour Permeability Tester

according to DIN 53 333 and IUP 15


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