Paper tester ZRD-T1

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The ZRD-T1 Paper Softness Tester is a device designed to objectively measure the softness of paper products, such as tissues, toilet paper, or specialty papers. Softness is a complex tactile property influenced by factors like surface smoothness, flexibility, and bulk compressibility. It is widely used in industries such as tissue manufacturing, hygiene product development, textiles, and packaging to ensure compliance with quality standards and end-user comfort requirements. - Product Features: - 7-inch color touchscreen with graphical user interface (GUI). - High precision sensors ensure high accuracy and repeatability of the force measurement system, and also provide sensor overload protection. - Equipped with micro-printer and standard USB interface. Working Principle: The Paper Softness Tester measures the surface texture and compressibility of paper by simulating the tactile sensation of human touch. Using a standardized mechanical probe, it evaluates both flexibility and smoothness to provide an accurate softness index. Test Standards: - Standard Test Method for Rigidity of Paper – Measures bending resistance to determine stiffness. - Standard Test Method for Stiffness of Nonwoven Fabrics – Evaluates drape and flexibility in materials like medical textiles or wipes. - Bending Resistance of Paper (Gurley Method) – Quantifies resistance to bending forces, inversely related to softness. - GB/T 8942: Chinese Standard for Softness Testing of Household Paper – Aligns with consumer expectations for tissue and toilet paper tactile quality. - ISO 12625-9: Softness Evaluation of Tissue Products (optional add-on). Test Applications: - Tissue & Toilet Paper: Ensures consumer-preferred softness and bulk compressibility. - Nonwoven Fabrics: Validates flexibility of hygiene products (e.g., diapers, wipes) or medical textiles. - Polyolefin Films: Assesses pliability for packaging materials (e.g., soft-touch films). - Textiles: Measures drape and hand-feel in apparel or upholstery fabrics. - Specialty Papers: Evaluates softness in luxury gift wraps or filter papers. Technical Specifications: - Test Range: 10 ~ 1000 mN - Resolution: 0.1 mN - Measuring Head Stroke: 12 ±0.5 mm - Probe Indentation Depth: 8 ±0.5 mm - Platform Slit Width: 5 mm, 6.35 mm, 10 mm, 20 mm (±0.05 mm) - Instrument Dimension: 310 mm (W) x 350 mm (D) x 262 mm (H) - Power Supply: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz (can be changed to local requirement) - Net Weight: 15 kg Configurations: Instrument, Micro-Printer, Test Fixture