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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