Wyzenbeek CE Oscillatory Abrasion Tester for Textile & Leather

Schap’s Wyzenbeek CE Oscillatory Abrasion Tester for Textile & Leather is a four station tester used to determine abrasion resistance of: fabric, vinyl, leather, stitched seams, and other materials. Each station holds a specimen taut and utilizes contoured foam pads to apply down pressure. An abradant, (typically duck cloth or wire mesh screen), is affixed to the oscillating drum and abrades the specimens for a prescribed number of cycles.

Each of the 4 stations has individual specimen tension and pad pressure settings.

This CE compliant version has been specifically designed to meet the necessary safety and electrical requirements for compliance.  This includes: the selection and use of components for electrical connections, mechanical components, and safety features. These features include: covering all moving parts, utilize a double acting safety interlock to stop the tester if the lid is raised, and a front door interlock for the lower box entry.

Features of our Wyzenbeek Abrasion Tester for Textile & Leather:

• Mechanical components are constructed of solid aluminum and solid stainless steel
• Durable powder coat and anodized aluminum finishes
• THK precision bearings
• Programmable count-up controller with automatic stop
• Air vacuum system to collect lint and other debris (with a separate switch to disable the vacuum feature if desired)
• Adjustable jog and test speed controls
• Fan cooled base enclosure to prevent heat build-up under the cover
• Vented protective cover with safety interlocks protects operator hands from pinch points
• Super Grip Single-Tooth clamp bars securely hold the abradant in place. (available as an upgrade on older Wyzenbeek models)
• All needle bearing drive mechanism and ball bearing drum shaft
• High quality brushless electric motor
• Supply voltages vary and must be specified at time of purchase
• 1 year manufacturer’s warranty

The Wyzenbeek Test Method

Individual test specimens cut from the warp and weft are rubbed back and forth using an AATCC approved #10 cotton duck fabric, or wire mesh screen as the abradant (Both available from SCHAP).

Each station holds a specimen taut, utilizing contoured foam pads to apply pressure. The abradant is affixed to the oscillating drum, which abrades the specimens for a prescribed number of cycles.

The end point is reached when two yarn breaks occur or when appreciable wear is reached or when 100,000 double rubs are reached. The samples should be checked every 5,000 double rubs, and when an end point is reached because of failure.

Rental Options:

This item is available for purchase, rent or lease to own. Call 616-846-6530 for more information.

(rental-rent to own is currently only available in the continental US)