SDL Atlas, the leading supplier of textile testing equipment, has launched the Impact Penetration Tester, precisely designed to satisfy AATCC Test Method 42: Water Resistance: Impact Penetration.
The development was originally made to predict the rain penetration, AATCC TM 42.
The technology will now be used in medical industry to measure the liquid barrier performance for personal protective equipment (PPE). It is made using a sturdy frame, high stainless steel that allows for precise and repeatable test results.
The instrument compromises on a number of attributes like small blade inside the funnel that allows the water to move smoothly through the funnel without any swirling motion, a clamp that holds the sample firmly in place, a weighted bottom clamp to hold the sample flat and an integrated drip catcher to catch any leftover water from the previous test.
Also, an air bubble on the base shows when the instrument is properly levelled.
The novelty is now available globally. The company also provides a specialised 6” x 9” Blotting Paper the test requires.
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