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Textile Hardness Tester HP-5

Textile hardness tester (durometer) to determine winding density of loosely wound bobbins of synthetic fibers and closely wound natural fibers, yarns and threads

Indentor – ball diameter 5 mm
The measuring force is according to shore A regulations

Durometer with curved working face for bobbins with diameter up to 400 mm

Description

Special Features

• The spring loaded outer ring assures a constant measuring pressure and eliminates false readings due to difference between operators

• Ball shaped indentor prevents damage to bobbins

• Working face slightly curved to fit on small bobbins, working face radius 55 mm

• Adjustable Min./Max. indicator marks to highlight working range of the yarn package hardness tester HP-5

• For bobbins with diameters over 400 mm use yarn package hardness tester HP-5-F with flat working face e.g. warping beams

• Optionally available: Calibration certificate with calibration report

Standard Features

• High repeatability

• Easy to use

• Display range 0 – 100 hardness graduation marks

• Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 is included

Available Models

Model Ball Ø Application
HP-5 5 mm for loosely wound bobbins of synthetic fibers and closely wound natural fibers, yarns and threads
 alternative
HP-2.5 2.5 mm for closely wound bobbins of synthetic, finished fibers and filaments more
HP-10 10 mm for very loosely wound bobbins of thick yarns, such as carpet yarns more
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