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SDL Atlas Martindale Abrasion & Pilling Tester

The SDL Atlas Martindale Abrasion & Pilling Tester evaluates fabric wear and surface pilling under controlled conditions. It features multiple test stations, interchangeable heads for abrasion and pilling, and a digital touchscreen interface for cycle control. The instrument complies with ISO 12947, ISO 12945-2, and ASTM D4966/D4970 standards for accurate and repeatable results.

Product Info
Test Positions 4
Control Interface Full color touchscreen; multi-lingual (English, Chinese, Spanish, Turkish)
Test Methods Supported Abrasion, Pilling, Sock Abrasion, Leather Abrasion, Edge Abrasion, Floor Coverings, Toothbrush Testing, Custom Configurations
Sample Holders Enhanced holders for quick loading; quick-lock couplers
Station Counters Individual counters per station; intermediate checks; predicted end time
Notification Flashing station light and beep at end of test
Motion Plate Lightweight motion plate; strong base for stability
Remote Monitoring Compatible with SDL Atlas RemoteAccess system
Included Accessories Sample holder (one per position), 9 kPa and 12 kPa weights, mounting device
Calibration UKAS and ISO calibration available; service support worldwide
Standards Supported ASTM D4966, ASTM D4970, BS EN ISO 12947-1/2, BS EN ISO 12945-2, GB/T 4802.2, JIS L 1096 Method E, M&S P19/19C/PI40, NEXT 18A/18B/26, and more
Test Materials Abradant, foam, felt, evaluation standard photos
  • A full color touch screen controller, with the most common functions accessible in one or two touches, makes this the easiest Martindale in the market to use
  • Interface is Multi-lingual interface with display options in English, Chinese, Spanish and Turkish
  • Test materials ordering information accessible directly on the instrument display
  • Individual station counters make intermediate sample checks simple to perform and indicate predicted end of test time
  • Lightweight motion plate coupled with a strong and solid base increases instrument stability
  • Side Mounted Sample Holder Storage Rack available as an option for the 6, 8 and 9 head models
  • Notification flash of the relevant station's lighting along with a notification beep indicates the end of a test
  • Accessory Holder available separately to conveniendy hold Martindale accessories
  • Fabric Abrasion
  • Fabric Pilling
  • Sock Abrasion
  • Leather Abrasion
  • Edge Abrasion
  • Testing Floor Coverings
  • Toothbrush Testings
  • Other Specialized Testings


SKU: SDLA-M235