Rotating Cylinder Pilling Tester

The Rotating Cylinder Pilling Tester is used to evaluate the pilling performance of wool, knitted fabrics, and other textile materials that are prone to surface fuzzing and pilling. It simulates real wear conditions by rotating fabric specimens inside standardized chambers, providing reliable and repeatable assessment of fabric surface quality.
Application
This instrument is used for testing the pilling performance of wool, knitted fabrics, and other textiles that are prone to pilling.
Standards
Complies with ISO 12945.1, GB/T 4802.3, JIS L1076, BS 5811, IWS TM152, GB/T 30159.1-2013 and other relevant standards.
Parameters
Item | Specification |
Pilling box quantity | 2 units |
Chamber size | 235 × 235 × 235 mm (L × W × H) |
Drum rotation speed | 60 ± 1 r/min |
Drum rotation cycles | 1–999,999 cycles (freely settable) |
Specimen tube dimensions, weight, hardness | Ø31.5 × 140 mm; wall thickness 3.2 mm; weight 52.25 g; Shore hardness 37.5 ± 2 |
Inner lining rubber cork | Thickness 3.2 ± 0.1 mm; Shore hardness 82–85; density 917–930 kg/m³; friction coefficient 0.92–0.95 |
Power supply | AC 220 V, 50 Hz, 200 W |
Features
(1) Metal cabinet structure, sturdy and resistant to deformation;
(2) Imported high-quality rubber-cork padding, detachable for quick and convenient replacement;
(3) Equipped with imported polyurethane specimen tubes, durable and stable in performance;
(4) Large-screen color touchscreen display with operation interface, featuring bilingual (Chinese & English) operating system.
Standard Configuration List
No. | Item | Quantity |
1 | Main unit | 1 set |
2 | Sample cutting board | 1 piece |
3 | Imported polyurethane specimen tubes | 8 pieces |
4 | Product certificate of conformity | 1 copy |
5 | Product instruction manual | 1 copy |
6 | Delivery note | 1 copy |
7 | Acceptance report | 1 copy |
8 | Product brochure | 1 copy |
Optional Configuration List
No. | Item | Quantity |
1 | Quick sample loading device | 1 set |
2 | Test cylinders compliant with GB/T 30159.1-2013 | 1 set |
FAQ
(1) What is the Rotating Cylinder Pilling Tester?
It is a textile testing instrument used to evaluate the pilling performance of fabrics by simulating friction inside a rotating chamber.
(2) What materials can it test?
It is suitable for wool, knitted fabrics, and other textiles prone to pilling and surface fuzzing.
(3) What is the working principle?
Fabric samples rotate inside standardized cylinders, undergoing controlled friction to simulate wear, after which pilling is evaluated.
(4) Why is pilling testing important?
It helps determine fabric durability and appearance quality during real-world use, ensuring product consistency and customer satisfaction.
(5) Which industries use this tester?
It is widely used in textile manufacturing, fabric inspection laboratories, and quality control departments.
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