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News Release from: Zwick Roell | Subject: ProLine
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 06 May 2005
Don't lose the thread in yarn testing
Geared for tensile testing of fibres, ribbons, ropes, and geotextiles or for compression testing of floor coverings or padding materials, also for testing of textile connecting systems such as zippers
Zwick has unveiled its new family of testing machines, the ProLine, describing it as a lower-cost product line for functional tests on parts and components and for standard tests The line includes a wide spectrum of machines with load frames from 500N to 100kN nominal force, so that especially standard tests calling for high nominal loads can be carried out cost effectively
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 27 Apr 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Geared not only for tensile testing of fibres, ribbons, ropes, and geotextiles or for compression testing of floor coverings or padding materials, the ProLine is also well suited for testing of textile connecting systems such as zippers.
At the Techtextil 2005 fair in Frankfurt, Zwick will be exhibiting a machine with 5kN nominal force that is specially equipped for tensile testing of yarns and threads according to EN ISO 2062.
The crosshead speed is a versatile 0.1 to 500mm/min.
The tester comes with pneumatic specimen grips and a special specimen grip for yarns.
Additionally, visitors will be introduced to a table-top model from the ProLine designed for tensile testing of flat woven fabrics according to EN ISO 13934-1.
The maximum force of this device is 10kN, with the crosshead speed ranging from 0.1 to 1000mm/in.
The tester can be equipped with a unit for ball puncture testing according to ASTM D 3787-88 and ISO 3303 Method A.
A comprehensive range of accessories - specimen grips, compression and bending devices, mounting tools, and special testing units - makes it simple to tailor a testing system to a particular application.
When developing these tools, Zwick took special care to ensure that the individual components could be deployed flexibly by placing great value on a modular design of the line.
ProLine testing machines are CE compliant and meet ISO 9001 requirements.
As is the case for all Zwick materials testing machines, the ProLine uses the proprietary Zwick testing software testXpert to control and monitor testing.
Not only does testXpert comply with international standards, the software also fulfills the strict guidelines set for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Request a free brochure from Zwick Roell ...
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