Detergent testing system TRG 800i

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Overview
The Copley TRG 800i Tergotometer is a benchtop detergent tester designed for repeatable, sensitive laundry and dishwasher detergent evaluation. It supports formulation development, QC and comparative performance testing. The unit is supplied with resin paddles; optional paddles with holes for fabric attachment (Catalogue Number 6404A) accept up to 12 (5 cm x 5 cm) or 6 (8 cm x 8 cm) swatches per paddle, allowing 48 or 96 simultaneous swatches (reduced to 42 or 84 with the refrigeration unit). A dedicated accessory is available for dishwasher detergent testing.

Key features

• Benchtop tester for laboratory detergent testing (laundry and dishwasher applications).
• Robust metal case with advanced corrosion-protective coating.
• Intuitive touchscreen with icon-based menu for clear test control and monitoring.
• Unidirectional and bidirectional agitator patterns to reproduce representative wash cycles.
• Independent digital heater/circulator for stable temperature control and low vibration.
• Optional refrigeration unit for cold-cycle testing (down to >10°C).
• Easy-Centre centring system for precise vessel positioning.
• Viton® membrane-sealed zero-evaporation lids included as standard for reduced evaporation.
• PT100 temperature probe with electronic calibration for accurate bath and vessel monitoring.
• Data outputs: RS232, USB A and USB B for extensive reporting and export.
• Lower energy and material consumption compared with standard domestic appliances, improving lab throughput.

Applications

• Evaluation of laundry and dishwasher detergent performance.
• Assessment of fabric washability and colour fastness.
• Optimization of washing conditions (temperature, water hardness, cycle type).
• Routine screening for soil/dirt removal efficiency.
• Assessment of brightening, softening and foaming properties.

Included / Optional accessories

• Supplied with resin paddles as standard.
• Optional set of 8 stainless steel paddles with holes for fabric attachment: Catalogue Number 6404A (accepts fabric swatches as described).
• Dishwasher Slide Accessory for Tergotometer: Catalogue Number 6408 (specialist accessory for dishwasher detergent testing).
• Optional Refrigeration Unit for cooler testing conditions (ambient down to 10°C); reduces usable test stations when fitted.
• Stainless steel bath option for testing up to 70°C.
• Pre-stained and pre-soiled sample slides/swatches available from specialist suppliers (not included).

Technical specifications

• Catalogue Number: 6431
• ASTM compliance: D3050-07 (Measuring Soil Removal from Artificially Soiled Fabrics); D4008-95 (Measuring Anti-Soil Deposition Properties of Laundry Detergents)
• Number of test stations: Up to 8 (reduced to 7 with refrigeration unit)
• Heater temperature range: Ambient – 70°C (10°C – 70°C with optional Refrigeration Unit)
• Agitator speed range: 20 – 220 rpm
• Optional stainless steel paddles with holes for fabric attachment: Catalogue Number 6404A
• Dishwasher Slide Accessory: Catalogue Number 6408
• Throughput: Up to 8× testing throughput versus conventional domestic appliances
• Bath and unit dimensions:
  • TRG unit only: 728 x 490 x 772 mm
  • Heater: 260 x 330 x 150 mm
  • Refrigeration unit: 350 x 470 x 300 mm
• Swatch capacity with optional paddles: up to 12 (5 cm x 5 cm) or 6 (8 cm x 8 cm) per paddle — 48 or 96 simultaneous swatches (42 or 84 with refrigeration)
• Control & measurement: Intuitive touchscreen; PT100 probe; electronic calibration feature
• Construction & seals: Corrosion-protected metal case; Viton® membrane-sealed zero-evaporation lids included
• Data output: RS232, USB A, USB B