TESTEX – ICI Pilling and Snagging Tester TF223A/B

The Application of ICI Pilling and Snagging Tester TF223

The ICI pilling and snagging tester uses a tumbling test method to test the fuzzing and pilling of fabrics. This apparatus is suitable for the friction pilling test of sparse wool knitted combed fabrics and other pilling-prone fabrics to assess the pilling level of the fabric under stress-free conditions.

ICI pilling tester uses a universal drive system with 2 or 4 positions, an electronic digital counter, and a sample mounting fixture. The machine accepts ICI Pilling boxes and ICI pilling drums.

Specifications of ICI Pilling and Snagging Tester TF223

• Rotation Speed      60±2 rpm
• Control Mode         Single-chip control
• Touch panel

Optional order

• Pilling Assessment Viewer
• Set of 5 Photographic Standards
• Mounting Jig (used to install specimens easily)
• Cork liner – pack of 6
• Rubber tube – pack of 4

Model

• TF223A ICI Pilling Tester – 2 stations
• TF223B ICI Pilling Tester – 4 stations

Power

Weight

Dimensions

Standards

Test principle

Mount a specimen on a polyurethane tube and turn at a constant speed in a wooden box lined with cork. After a specified number of turns, observe the specimen for fuzzing and pilling, then assess properties.

1 Prepare the equipment and materials for the ICI pilling & snagging test. Such as ICI pilling and snagging tester, polyurethane carrier tube, PVC tape, etc.
2 Pre-treat the specimen according to the agreed method, e.g. washing or dry cleaning.
3 Sampling according to the test standard, measuring 125 * 125 mm and sewn into tubes.
4 Mount the specimen onto the polyurethane tube according to the standard.
5 Carry out the test.
6 Place the specimen in the rating box, record the change in the surface of the specimen and write a test report.

Notes on the use of the ICI pilling and snagging tester

1 Check the speed of the pilling and snagging box regularly and keep it at (60±2) rpm/min.
2 Before using a new liner, it is necessary to rotate it in the pilling box with four blank polyurethane tubes for about 200H until no cork shavings come off the liner.
3 The cork liner should be replaced after prolonged use when the surface becomes smooth or is damaged by contamination.
4 The polyurethane tube should be inspected regularly, especially for dents and roughness at both ends, and replaced if damaged.
5 Before each test, clean the lint and debris inside the ICI pilling box to keep it clean.

Appendix: Rating of change in the specimen surface

5 grade: No change
4 grade: Slight surface pilling or fuzzing
3 grade: Moderate surface pilling, with balls of different sizes and densities covering part of the surface of the specimen.
2 grade: Significant surface pilling, with balls of different sizes and densities covering most of the surface of the specimen.
1 grade: Severe pilling, with balls of different sizes and densities covering the entire surface of the specimen.

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