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Seam Fatigue Tester

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Model:   S0014 Used predominantly by vehicle seating manufacturers, IDM's Seam Fatigue Tester was designed to test the strength of a sewn seam in a fabric. It operates by lifting a 3kg weight using the sewn fabric as a ‘tow rope’. The 3kg mass is dropped onto a shelf at the end of each stroke and lifted again by the fabric. The shelf height is adjustable so that the mass can be set down gently without too much jerk. The machine is double-ended and two sets of specimens can be tested at each end. Features: • Cycle Speed: 30 per/min • Stroke: 150mm • Jaws: 4 x sets 50mm wide • Pre-determined counter: 4 digits • Dropping mass: 4 x 3 kg • Adjustable shelf height • Double ended, with 4 specimen  testing capabilities • Limit Switch (stops machine if cover is opened) • Safety cover over moving parts Standards: • FLTM BN 106-02 • GMW 3405 • HES D6511-99A • NES M7081:2006-N • SES N3298

IDM Instruments Pty Ltd would like to see you at UTECH Asia / PU China 2014

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IDM is exhibiting at UTECH Asia / PU China Visit us at stand #N2-62 Products to be demonstrated are: Automatic Foam Porosity Tester Portable Foam Porosity Tester Foam Compression Tester Foam Resilience Tester Foam Thickness Gauge Universal Testing Machine (Tensile/Compression)

IDM'S NEW WEBSITE HAS BEEN LAUNCHED

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IDM is pleased to announce the launch of our new website.   With new design features and a larger product catalogue customers will find our site extremely user friendly. Visit us at www.idminstruments.com.au.   There may be a few tweaks and adjustments to be made so please bear with us during the trial stages.

PAPER INDUSTRY TESTING SOLUTIONS (Cobb Testing - Spectrophotomer - Conditioning Cabinet)

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www.idminstruments.com.au   Cobb Moisture Test Rings & Rollers Model:   C0005 & C0006   This method for measuring water absorption of sized papers is used  all over the world.  A dry test piece of paper is placed under the cylinder and 100ml of water is poured over the test piece.  After following test procedures, the sample is then weighed again and the results  are calculated and reported as absorptiveness in grams per m2, according to the standard method.  Ring sizes available: 100cm 2 , 50cm 2 , 25cm 2 , 10cm 2   Spectrophotomer Model:   ColorTouch PC   The ColorTouch measures colour evaluation, brightness, fluorescence, whiteness & opacity.   A Windows based software package operates the ColorTouch PC.  This unique software provides the operator ultimate flexibility to develop and design specific operational presentations.  The unit also provides capabilities for analysing d

INK & GRAPHIC PRINTING INDUSTRY TEST SOLUTIONS (Gloss Meter - Inkometer - Impact Tester)

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www.idminstruments.com.au   Tri-Gloss Meter Model:   ETB268-F2         This popular hand-held gloss measurement unit (multi-angle 20°, 60°, 85°) is used for assessment of coatings and finishing surfaces, such as, paints, varnishes, printing ink on materials such as marble, granite, polishing brick, ceramic tile, metals, plastic, wood surfaces and paper.   Electronic Inkometer Model:   1100   The Inkometer 1100 measures tack of printing ink under conditions closely approximating the dynamic conditions of the ink-distribution system of a printing press.  The instrument provides high accuracy and efficiency to improve quality by measuring integrated forces involved in ink film splitting as well as effects of roller speed, film thickness, temperature and solvent evaporation.   Du-Pont Impact tester Model:   I0007  

Portable Foam Compression Tester from IDM

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MINIFLEX CLD Why measure foam hardness?   All foamers measure the density of their product. Not all foamers, however, measure foam hardness. Foam hardness has a major influence on the comfort factor of the furniture, bedding or automotive product in which it is used. Variation in hardness is one of the most common complaints from customers. Trying to judge the hardness of a foam sample by hand-feel is almost impossible. Every person will have a different opinion. To ensure consistent Quality Control of foam production, it is necessary to have an industry recognised foam hardness test procedure that will give an accurate, recordable value. The foam industry measures foam hardness by various different tests. These can be grouped as either ILD (Indentation Load Deflection) or CLD (Compression Load Deflection) type tests. The test procedure first measures the thickness of the foam sample (pre-load). It is then compressed 3 times to 30% of its original t

Coefficient of Friction (COF) - Static & Kinetic Reporting

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At a time when “value for money” is key for global customers, can you afford not to use IDM Instruments?   Coefficient of Friction describes the force of two materials which are pressed and/or rubbed against each other.   IDM’s model C0008 Coefficient of Friction (COF) Tester has been manufactured to determine the static & kinetic friction of a range of materials including coatings, composites, flexible packaging, foils, linoleum, metal, paper, rubber and more. Surfaces that are pressed together without movement are tested to determine a value of “static friction” where the same surfaces which are pressed together in movement is determined as a value of “kinetic friction”.   Coefficient of static friction usually results in a larger value than that of coefficient of kinetic values. Optional COF software provides stastistical analysis, test identification, adjustable data collection limits and many other features.   With 0.3% of full scale accuracy, real time readi