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Random Tumble Pilling Tester ASTM D3512

Random Tumble Pilling Tester ASTM D3512

The Random Tumble Pilling Tester is a professional textile testing instrument designed to evaluate the pilling and fuzzing performance of fabrics. By simulating repeated tumbling and friction conditions during actual use, the tester helps determine the tendency of textile materials to form pills and surface fuzz. The equipment uses rotating stainless steel impellers, controlled airflow, and cork-lined test chambers to provide consistent testing conditions. It is widely used in textile laboratories, fabric manufacturers, and quality inspection departments for fabric performance evaluation and product development.

Standards:

ASTM D3512, GB/T 4802.4, ISO 12945.3, JIS L1076-D

Applications:

Random Tumble Pilling Tester is used to determine the pilling and fuzzing characteristics of textile fabrics.

The test specimens with dimensions of 105×105mm are put in the chambers. The stainless steel impellers rotate within individually lit aluminium chambers constantly tumbling test fabrics against cork liners for a predetermined time controlled by a timer and audible alarm. Compressed air is also injected into the chamber to assist in the tumbling action. Adjustable of the pressure.

Technical Parameters:

1. 4 test chambers;

2. Equipped with a rotating stainless impellers in each test chamber;

3. Reliably Sealing of the testing chambers;

4. A digital electronic counter;

5. A buzzer to remind the end of test;

6. Equipped with pressure gauge and the timer;

7. Dimension of Drum: 146×152mm;

8. Dimension of Cork liner: 452×146×1.5mm;

9. Rods: L=121mm;

10. Rotating speed: 1200r/min;

11. Compressed air: 0.014-0.021MPa.

Instrument Configurations:

1. Pilling Photographic Standards;

2. Cork Liner (Pack of 50);

3. Cotton Sliver (9m);

4. Mute air compressor (optional);

5. Other necessary accessories recommended by manufacturer.

Product Display


FAQ

(1) What’s difference between ICI pilling tester and random pilling tester?

①ICI pilling tester:
Fabric sample is covered on a rubber sample tube, put in a square wood box with rubber cork, and it tumbles in rotating wood box to make sample pilling. With random movement of fabric and bearing a little pressure, this test has a better repeatability, but the factors influencing pilling test is many, such as the superficial condition of rubber cork and rubber tube. This test method is suitable for fabrics easy to pilling.
②Random pilling tester:
Fabric sample tumbles in a cylinder with a stirring rod, rubbing with another sample or cylinder wall to produce pilling. Movement of fabrics is random and irregular; fabric surface undertakes a large external pressure. Sometimes fabric sample gotten stuck behind the stirring rod results in weak repeatability of this pilling test.
(2) What standards are commonly used for Random Tumble Pilling Tester testing?

The Random Tumble Pilling Tester is commonly associated with ASTM D3512, GB/T 4802.4, ISO 12945.3, and JIS L1076-D standards. The applicable standard depends on the customer's market requirements, fabric type, and quality control system. Users should confirm the required standard before testing.

(3) How should I prepare samples for a Random Tumble Pilling Tester?

For the Random Tumble Pilling Tester, sample preparation should follow the requirements of the applicable testing standard. The provided test method uses specimens with dimensions of 105 × 105 mm, which are placed into test chambers for controlled tumbling evaluation under specified conditions.

(4) What factors affect fabric pilling test results?

Results from the Random Tumble Pilling Tester can be affected by fabric composition, yarn structure, finishing process, specimen preparation, test duration, airflow pressure, and evaluation method. Maintaining consistent test conditions and following the selected standard are important for obtaining comparable results.

(5) What should be considered when purchasing a Random Tumble Pilling Tester?

When selecting a Random Tumble Pilling Tester, laboratories should consider the required testing standards, number of test chambers, airflow control, accessory availability, and evaluation requirements. Equipment configuration should match the laboratory workload and the types of textile materials being tested.


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