OTHER SERVICES

Precision Testing Laboratories offers a wide variety of miscellaneous testing for specific industries and testing protocols.

Our Pendulum calibration service includes:

  • Pre-calibration checking of verification values.
  • Service of the machine.
  • Expert repair/replacement of any damaged parts.
  • Calibration of all requisite parts of the machine in our conditioned calibration lab.
  • Post-calibration checking of verification values.
  • Issue of a full calibration certificate.

While Precision has the ability to calibrate any Pendulum machine, in the pendulum manufacturing industry, Munro Instruments is a valued partner. Munro is the leading manufacturer of the British pendulum and the only UKAS accredited calibration lab. For more information on Munro Instruments please visit www.sliptest.co.uk.

TEST DESCRIPTION METHOD

Direct Glue Wallcovering

Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16, Option 3
Crocking - Wet & Dry AATCC 8
   

Drapery

 
Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16, Option 3
Crocking - Wet & Dry AATCC8/116
Flammability NFPA 701 Test 1
   

Upholstery

 

Abrasion - General Contract & Heavy Duty

 
Martindale ASTM D4966
Wyzenbeek ASTM D4157
   
Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16, Option 3
Crocking - Wet & Dry AATCC 8
Flammability CAL 117, Section E
Physical Properties - Tensile Strength ASTM D5034
   

Wrapped Panels and Upholstered Walls

 
Colorfastness to Light AATCC 16, Option 3
Crocking - Wet & Dry AATCC 8
Physical Properties - Tensile Strength ASTM D5034
TEST DESCRIPTION METHOD

Abrasion Resistance

Taber CFFA 1b/200b
Wyzenbeek CFFA 1a/200a
Accelerated Light Aging CFFA 2a.1/2a.2/2b.2
Adhesion of Coating to Fabric CFFA 3
Bacterial Resistance CFFA 300
Blocking CFFA 4/201

Cold Cracking / Impact Resistance

Impact CFFA 23
Mandrel Method CFFA 6b
Roller Method CFFA 6a
Crocking Resistance - Wet & Dry CFFA 7a/7b
Density - Specific Gravity CFFA 21

Dimensions

Mass CFFA 220/700
Thickness CFFA 220/700
Weight - Backing CFFA 20
Weight - Fabric CFFA 20
Width CFFA 220/700
Flammability Consult Lab
Flex Resistance CFFA 10
Hydrolytic Stability CFFA 11
Lacquer / Varnish Lifting CFFA 12
Moisture Vapor Transmission CFFA 19
Oil Resistance CFFA 13
Seam Strength - Tack Tear CFFA 14
Shrinkage CFFA 140
Soapy Water Extraction CFFA 25
Stretch and Set CFFA 15

Tear Strength

Elmendorf CFFA 16a/26
Tongue CFFA 16b
Trapezoid CFFA 16c
Tensile Strength & Elongation CFFA 17/27
Volatility CFFA 18/270
TEST DESCRIPTION METHOD

Abrasion Resistance

Inflated Diaphragm (Stoll) ASTM D3886
Martindale ASTM D4966
Taber ASTM D3884
Wyzenbeek ASTM D4157

Burst Strength

Ball Burst ASTM D3787/D6797
Mullen Burst ASTM D3786

Cold Cracking / Impact Resistance

Impact ASTM D1790, PTL Methods
Mandrel Method ASTM D751
Roller Method ASTM D751, FTM 191A-5874

Colorfastness to:

Crocking - Wet & Dry AATCC 8/116
Light AATCC 16, ASTM G154/155
Perspiration AATCC 15
Water - Bleed Resistance AATCC 107

Cycle Tester (Continuous Motion)

Handle / Strap / Sling Lifts PTL 1350-07/1360-07
Zipper / Zipper Pulls
Drop Test PTL Methods

Hardware Tests:

Buckles, Loops, Plastic Fasteners, etc. ASTM, PTL Methods
Corrosion Resistance ASTM B117
Finish Abrasion Burrell Shaker Method
High Temperature Durability ASTM D573, PTL 1290-07
Low Temperature Durability PTL 1370-07
Tensile Strength ASTM D5035
Zipper / Zipper Pulls ASTM, PTL, SFA Methods
Pilling - Random Tumble Method ASTM D3512

Strength Tests

Tensile Strength and/or Elongation ASTM D5034/D5035

Moisture Management

Water Repellency - Spray Test AATCC 22
Water Resistance AATCC 127, ASTM D751