CrockMaster

Colour fastness to rubbing is the most basic of colour fastness tests, yet our Crockmaster is designed with exquisite attention to detail.

Our product designers focus on your testing needs to ensure that our instruments are both versatile and
simple to use. Available as either a hand operated or motorised instrument, Crockmaster is used to determine
colour fastness to wet and dry rubbing.

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Description

James Heal’s CrockMaster is a crockmeter instrument used to determine colour fastness to wet and dry rubbing. It tests textiles, carpets, laminates, and printing inks, as well as the micro-scratch resistance of lacquers, coatings and painted surfaces. It is available in motorised and hand-operated models.

Additional information

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Crock Blocks

Crock Blocks are interchangeable fingers created to test textile floor coverings and other pile fabrics according the the standards ISO 105 x12 and AATCC 165.

Alternative Weights

Different loading weights are available for both models of CrockMaster, including 9N, 9.8N, 12N, 19N and 22.5N.

Crocking Cloth

The crocking test is based on assessing the amount of dye transferred from the specimen under test to a standardised crocking cloth. We supply pre-cut cloths to suit the differing requirements of ISO and AATCC standards.

Grey Scales

When the test is complete, an assessment of the amount of colour transferred to the crocking cloth is made with the aid of a grey scale.

Standards

  • AATCC 165
  • AATCC 8
  • BS 2543
  • BS 3424: Part 14
  • IKEA IOS-TM-0002
  • ISO 105-X12
  • M&S C08
  • Mercedes Benz DBL 7384
  • NEXT TM06

James Heal Instruments Physical Testing

Two models available

Available as either a hand operated or motorised instrument.

Easy to load

The rubbing finger is easy to load with crocking cloth by using a spring clip.

Alternative applications

Apart from textile testing, the CrockMaster can be used to test the colour fastness to rubbing of carpets, laminates and printing inks.

It also tests the micro-scratch resistance of lacquers, coatings or painted surfaces.

Flexible Design

The specimen clamp has been designed to be suitable for a wide variety of materials.

The weight to produce a loading of 9N is removable and alternative weights can be used.

Specifications are provided as a guideline only and are subject to change.
Conditioned atmosphere recommended Yes
Positioning Bench standing
Space requirements
Model5 Height 133.9cm Width 40.0cm Depth 56.8cm
Model10 Height 162.8cm Width 73.0cm Depth 50.0cm
Approximate net weight
Model5 82kg
Model10 180kg
Personal Computer (PC) - Minimum Specification OS Windows® 8, Windows® 7, Windows® 10 Not compatible with Windows® XP or Windows® Vista Microsoft.NET 4.0 Framework is required (included on disc) HDD Minimum 250GB Ports At least 3 free USB 2.0 ports if using the Hand Held Controller
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