To determine melting point, glass transition temp (Tg) and weight loss at different temperatures.
2
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer
Chemical identification of the basic material used for various Agrotextile Products.
3
Color Spectrophotometer
Color Value of colored textiles.
4
Torsion Balance
Weighing Range: 0-10 mg with accuracy of 0.01mg
5
Weathrometer
To determine light fastness and weathering performance of coloured textiles.
6
Polarized Microscope
Identification of fibres and fabrics based on analytical as well as quantitative study of fiber (longitudinally as well as cross-sectional) and fabric.
7
High-Pressure Air-Permeability Tester
To measure the air-permeability of different textile fabrics.
8
CBR Puncture Tester
Tensile strength testing of fabric with soil in CBR mode.
9
Basket Centrifuge
Extraction of fluid and filtration.
10
Hot Plate Magnetic Stirrer
For dissolving solid substrates to liquids.
11
Thermal Conductivity Tester
To determine thermal conductivity of different textile fabric.
12
Damage to Flexing Tester
To determine the resistance of textiles against repeated flexing force.
ANCILLARY EQUIPMENTS FOR AGROTEXTILE PRODUCTS
S.No.
Instrument
Specific tests or types of tests performed
1
PH Meter
PH value of different solutions
2
Hot-Air Oven
For drying of any substrate upto 2500C
3
Lab Steamer
Dyeing of textile fabric.
4
HTHP Color Dyeing M/cn
Dyeing of textile fabric at high pressure and temp
5
Infra Color Dyeing M/cn
Dyeing of textile fabric by using infrared radiation
6
Vertical Padding Mangle
Application of finishes on fabric
7
Sublimation Fastness Tester
For sublimation fastness testing of coloured textiles
8
Drying Curing & Setting Chamber
Curing of finished textile fabrics.
9
Wascator
Washing of textile substrates
10
Analytical balance
For weighing textile materials upto 220gms with accuracy 0.01mg