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Testapparatuur voor textiel en
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LABORATORY
SOILING TESTS 
Using
the WIRA Hexapod tumbler carpet tester.
Standards
BS EN ISO 11378-2:2001 Textile floor coverings – Laboratory soiling tests – Part 2 Drum Test
ASTM
D6540-00 Standard Test Method for Accelerated Soiling of Pile
Yarn Floor Covering
Test
Method
The test method utilises the WIRA Hexapod Tumbler Carpet Tester to
subject carpet test specimens to an accelerated soiling process. Soiled
Pellets are prepared by mixing a standard soiling compound with polyamide
pellets inside a mixing container. The container is placed on the
Hexapod Tester and driven for 20 minutes to thoroughly mix the ingredients.
The carpet samples are attached to the backing sheet of the Test Drum
using double sided adhesive tape, and then placed inside the drum.
The soiled pellets, together with some chrome alloy steel balls are
placed inside the drum, and the lid closed. The drum is then set to
rotate for 30 minutes and the specimens are removed from the drum.
Assessment.
Assessment of the samples may be carried out either by colour measuring
devices or by using Large Grey Scales.
Ordering Information
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HEX:LST Starter kit for soiling test including AATCC Standard Soil
(1 kg), polyamide pellets (1 kg), Chrome alloy steel balls (1 kg),
mixing container (suitable for use with the Hexapod Tumbler), straight
edge ruler, backing sheet.
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HEX:DRM
Spare Hexapod Drum, it is recommended that a separate drum is used
for the soiling tests, so that the carpet samples are not contaminated
during the standard appearance test.
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HEX:GSC
Large Grey Scales.
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Individual items can be supplied on request.
