Overview
Martindale abrasion and pilling tester, featuring 9 individually lifting test heads, for smarter testing and maximum lab efficiency.
The Martindale Motion test heads lift automatically, with interchangeable preset lifting patterns, designed for quick routine and repeat tests, reducing operator attendance at the instrument during testing, and enhancing the ease and speed of test times.
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Features and benefits
Smarter testing, greater efficiency
James Heal has reimagined the Martindale, combining trusted standards with advanced functionality to boost lab productivity.
What’s different?
Each test head lifts independently, controlled by our upgraded TestWise software - enabling up to three different tests to run concurrently, without operator intervention.
As each preset end point is reached, the relevant head lifts automatically, preserving specimens for assessment while the remaining tests continue. This flexibility means fewer interruptions and more uptime - for both your instrument and your team.
Intelligent Control
TestWise™ Touch
The Martindale Motion is powered by TestWise™ Touch, an intuitive touchscreen interface designed to enhance lab efficiency.
Simple to use yet powerful, it allows users to set up and monitor tests with ease.
The durable, toughened glass screen is built to withstand the demands of busy laboratories. View our touchscreen scratch test.
Ergonomic design
Designed for maximum accessibility, the Martindale Motion's open-front layout provides easy access to all test stations.
The 9-station model features a hinged lid, allowing full visibility and effortless table access without the need to remove the top plate.
Precision quick lock clamping rings, engineered from aerospace grade aluminium, secure the test materials and specimens in place with accuracy, and ease.
Lifting mechanism
Individual motorised lifters on each test head
Each individual test head can be lifted mechanically using discreetly integrated electronics, removing the need for a compressed air supply and air tubes, saving time and increasing productivity.
Test heads can be lifted individually or in a chosen group, with the option to choose which station is lifted using TestWise software.
Preset lifting patterns can also be setup to further enhance the ease and speed of test times.
Safety guard
The new hinged back plate eliminates the need to remove the top plate, offering a safer and quicker way of accessing the drive pins.
This new feature enhances the user experience, while making it safer and more accessible for operators of varying heights and physical capability.
Precision clamping
Securing test materials is quick and effortless.
The Martindale's twist-on clamping rings ensure a firm and repeatable grip, making specimen setup fast, simple, and secure.
Fully flexible
Available in 9-station models, the Martindale Motion accommodates a wide range of materials, including textiles, socks, leather, coated fabrics, wood, laminates, and more.
The Martindale Motion is supplied with a comprehensive kit, ensuring you have everything needed for abrasion and pilling tests across multiple applications.
For other specialist applications, explore the extended Martindale range:
- Martindale Classic - Mini (2-station)/Midi (5-station)/Maxi (9-station)
- AquAbrasion - Wet abrasion tester with TestWise Touch
- DurAbrasion - Wear and abrasion tester with TestWise Touch
With Martindale Motion you can expect:
- Cost efficiency - reduced operator time and increased capacity means higher productivity.
- Flexibility - tests with differing numbers of rubs can be run concurrently on the same instrument with no operator intervention.
- Faster operation - start test with 2 button pushes, hinged top and back plate for drive pin access, fast change components, self-aligning drive pins.
- More user-friendly - auto-homing and easy switch between abrasion and pilling tests, hinged back plate for quick access eliminates need for lifting the top plate. Enhanced user safety features and near silent operation.
- Accurate testing and results evaluation - preset sequences for regular tests eliminate human error, specimens are preserved at each stage of the test for evaluation.
- Simple to use software - automatic jog function, variable speeds, configuration assist and more.
Material / End use
Technical Specification
Specifications are provided as a guideline only and are subject to change.
| Conditioned atmosphere recommended | Yes |
|---|---|
| Positioning | Bench standing |
| Space requirements | |
| Martindale Motion - 9 Stations | Height (lid open) 63.5 cm |
| Height (lid closed) 30.8 cm | |
| Width 87.7 cm | |
| Depth 69.8 cm | |
| Approximate net weight | |
| Martindale Motion - 9 Stations | 80 kg |
| Power | 110 - 230 V 50/60 Hz |
| Single phase Yes | |
| Rating per phase (A) 0.5/1 | |
| Watts 60 | |
| Air | Not required |
