Apex Enterprises, Kandivli, Mumbai

We provide flex tester that is widely used in the rubber industry. Rubber needs to be checked if it can withstand continuous flexing without developing cracks, especially for products that are subjected to repeated flexing. For this the process of flexing is faked in the laboratory under standard conditions in terms of speed, mode, and degree of flexing, with the help of our De - Mattia Flex Tester.
 
Our range of “HIROSHIMA” De-Mattia Flex Tester comprise of a set of grips that can easily hold the test specimens in two tiers. One end of the test specimens is held in a fixed grip and the other end in a reciprocating grip in order to reciprocate the flexing and unflexing actions. It is provided with two fixed grips and one large reciprocating grip that are placed between them so that half of the test specimens is flexed and the other half is unflexed at the same time. An eccentric and linkage mechanism driven by an electric motor through V-belt and pulleys is used to generate reciprocating motion. The counter indicates the number of test cycles completed. We also provide Molding dies, jig and punch assembly and other accessories.

We provide a huge assortment of abrasion tester that is in compliance with DIN 53516, and ASTM D 5963. This instrument is very useful in determining the resistance of elastomers with respect to the loss of abrasion. This instrument can conduct abrasion tests of material prone to wear and tear during their functioning such as tires, conveyor and drive belts, shoe soles and others. These products are checked as per the DIN 53543 standard. In this test the abrasion is determined regarding the volumetric loss of a cylindrical sample, which is subjected to movement along an abrasion sheet under set pressure, distance and a constant speed. This tester can conduct comparative measurements on plastics, chalk, painted surfaces and other similar material.

The E-Ten testing instrument offered by us is highly appreciated for its precise readings and optimized performance. Fabricated with acute precision and based on analog designs, these instruments can be modified to suit the varied requirements of our clients.

We manufacture a wide array of textile testing instruments and equipment in diverse designs and technical specifications. Our range of Elmen Tearing New is fabricated in compliance with different standards such as GB/T3917.1 and FZ/T60006. Reckoned for their accurate and reliable results, this instrument is used for testing tearing strength of woven fabric, light-weight non woven fabric and coated fabric.

Product Code:

Elmen_Tearing_New

Our range of hardness testers conducts tests as per the IS 7888 – 1976 that is concerned with methods of tests for Flexible polyurethane Foam. To check the indentation hardness of the foam blocks, they are subjected to pressing by a circular indentor at a particular speed. Then the force that is required to press to a specified percentage of initial thickness is determined.      The load stand is made of premium quality cast aluminium and consist od numerous holes to ensure quick escape of air during compression. For perfect and corrosion resistant finish, the stand is coated with dark enamel painting and bright zinc or chrome plating.
 
Technical Data
  

Area of indentor	323cm2
Diameter of indentor	202.8 mm
Maximum thickness of test specimen to be tested	150 mm
Measurement of load	0 – 100 kg x 0.1 kg.
Measurement of travel	0 – 150 mm x 1 mm.
Speed of  movement of indentor	2 to 3 mm/sec
Motor	¼ H.P., 230 V, A.C.

 

Our range of Hiroshima light fastness tester conforms to the Australian AS 2001.4.2 standard and is appropriate for determining the colour fastness of the fabric to light. This is done with the help of a 500 W Mercury Ballast Tungsten Filament Lamp and internally phosphor coated. This light fastness tester can be used for all types of textile textile with the exception of photochromatic coloured textiles. To test the fabric or textile the sample along with blue wool standards is bared in the light coming from a MBTL fading Lamp. The fastness of the sample is compared with that of 1 – 8 Blue Wool Standards.

Construction:
The main part of the equipment is a metal based hollow cylinder having an internal diameter of 18” and length of 18” and is opened at both ends. To ensure that the light is distributed constantly around the circumference, the 500 W MBTL fading lamp is mounted in the centre. At the base an hour meter with buzzer and hour totalizer are fitted.
Moreover to regulate the temperature as it can rise up to 800 C, arrangement for continuous cooling is done along with water flow that is supplied via a horizontal pump and water tank.
The light fastness tester tests the fabrics on the following standards:

• 1 to 8 Blue Wool Light Fastness as per ISO Standard
  
• Grey Scale of Change in Colour according to ISO Standard
  

The light fastness tester is provided with the following parts:

MBTL Lamp	1 No.
Specimen Holder	4 Nos.
Test Tube Holder for Humidity Control	50 Nos.
Water Tank	1 No.
Pump	1 No.
Hour Meter with Buzzer	1 No.
Voltage Stabilizer	1 No.
Potassium Carbonate	500 gms. (1 Box)
Grey Scale for Change in Colour	1 No.
Blue Wool Standards	1 to 8.

The Martindale Abrasion Tester fabricated by us is perfect for determining of resistance of any fabric to abrasion. This is done by abrading the fabric under particular conditions against a standard abradant. For this both the abrading surfaces are kept parallel to each other during the operation. It provides a regulated abrasion between the fabric surfaces in a constantly changing direction and at low pressure. For abrading the circular specimen of fabric, it is kept in a known pressure under two simple harmonic motions that are right angle to each other. To inspect the fabric’s resistance to abrasion its visual appearance or loss in mass of the specimens is checked out.

Construction:
The tester consists of a plate that is set into motion by combining two harmonic motions at right angle by three rotations eccentric pegs. It has a specimen and abradant holder to mount and abrade the specimen respectively. The nylon discs supports the plate and its slots locates the eccentric pegs in. An electric motor, worm reduction gear box, sprockets and chain arrangements are provided to rotate the pegs, thereby causing the movement of plates in SHM.
When the plate moves, it causes the specimen holders to move with the plate in order to abrade the specimen that is mounted on the metallic discs against the other sample fixed below the specimen holder. Dead weights can be added or removed from the specimen holder in order to alter the force on the test sample. Its counter counts the number of rotation of outer pegs and stops the motor after completion of the pre-set rotation numbers automatically.
 
Technical Data:

Maximum number of test specimens which can be tested at a time	Four
Speed of outer pegs	47.5 2.5 rpm
Ratio of speeds of outer pegs to center peg	32 : 30
Linear movement of pegs	60.5 mm
Working area of specimen holder	6.45 cm2
Pressure on test specimens	3, 9 and 12 KN/m2

Our instruments can conduct these tests in conformance with the following standards:

• Comply with BS 5690: BS Handbook 11
  
• Method of Test for Abrasion Resistance of fabrics as per ASTM D 4966-98
  
• Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics as per ASTM D 4970-02
  
• Method for Pilling Resistance of Textile Fabrics as per ISO 12945-2:2000(E).
  

The package hardness tester is perfect for evaluating the hardness for yarn bobbins, warp beams and allied products. Its ball shaped indentation body eliminates the chances of any kind of damage to bobbins and warp beams. The winding hardness is proportional to the distance covered by the indentation ball, which is transmit by means of a movement (r=55 mm). Its operation depends on the material to be tested and a flat working face is recommended for bobbins with a diameter of more then 400mm. Our clients can avail the package hardness tester with different indentation balls of 2.5 Ø mm, 5 Ø mm or 10 Ø mm.

To check the specific gravity of rubber and other elastomers, we offer technically advanced “HIROSHIMA” Specific Gravity Balance. Its faster and accurate readings can give results in about half a minute.  It is provided with an anodized scale with a balancing arm at center that stands vertical on the base plate and is printed with specific gravity (SG). To reduce friction, the scale is supported with two jewel bearings.  The short length of the yarn is attached to one pin of the arm and the long length of the yarn is attached to another. To immerse the second pin in water a tall transparent jar is used. The pointer that is attached to the other end of the arm indicates the specific gravity of the concerned sample. The tester is also provided with a sliding weight for balancing different weights of sample in initial stages. The specific gravity tester is available in different modals. 

Our gamut of “HIROSHIMA” Splice Strength Tester is available in diverse designs and technical specification to suit the requirements of different clients.  This instrument can efficiently determine the splicing strength of yarn during the spinning process.

We have the capability to offer them in custom-made designs and can also be availed in the following functional ranges:
             

• Range : 0 to 500 grams
• Range : 0 to 1000 grams
• Range : 0 to 2000 grams

We offer precision engineered Hiroshima sublimation tester that is widely used in the textile industry to determine the resistance of the colors of the textile. It can efficiently test on all types of color change, and color transfer by performing hot pressing. The hot pressing can be utilized for tests on dry, damp and wet fabrics, depending on the application of the concerned textile.         
Method:         
DRY Pressing: For this a certain temperature, weight and time is set on the heating device in order to press the dry sample.
 
DAMP Pressing & WET Pressing: In both damp and wet type of pressing a wet, undyed cotton cloth is used to cover the dry sample before pressing it at a specific temperature, time and weight.
 
Our range of sublimation tester consist of regulated set ups of dry heat and pressure of 8.8 gm/cm2 or 9.0 gm/cm2 or 40 gm/cm2 with top and bottom heated surfaces. It has a separate temperature regulator and individually regulated top plate weights.
 
Specific Details:

• Temperature Range: 1000 to 2300 degree Celcius.
• Tester with 3 pair of plates 4” x 1.13” (102 x 29 mm)
• Conform to AATCC- 92 / 114 / 117 / 133 Colour Fastness to Heat

ISO – 105, BS – 1006, DIN – 54022 / 54060, JIS L – 0879

Our range of yarn tension meter can easily detect the load during spinning and winding of yarn in its processing. It can also be used while warping and weft winding. As the yarns are extremely sensitive to tension, it becomes necessary to check this tension with the help of yarn tension meter. Our precision instruments offer reproducible and stable readings as per the selection of most appropriate tension meter. These instruments can operate on diverse designs, size and weight of yarns and are available in various ranges between 1gm to 10,000gms and others.