6 Station Pilling Tester

The 6 Station Pilling Tester is designed to evaluate textile pilling, fabric pilling, woven material pilling, and leather abrasion resistance.

Test specimens are rubbed against known abradants—such as nylon brushes, sponges, or Velcro—for a set number of cycles to determine the material’s tendency to form pills or surface fuzz. The results can be compared against industry standards or customized in-house criteria.

The tester is compatible with Standard Test Kits, which can be configured with different abradants, test materials, and test weights for flexibility in testing protocols.

Application

(1) Testing pilling resistance of textiles, including woven, knitted, and non-woven fabrics

(2) Evaluating fabric durability for leather goods, upholstery, and automotive interiors

(3) Comparing material performance against industry pilling standards or customized in-house criteria

(4) Suitable for textile manufacturers, quality control laboratories, and research institutions

(5) Compatible with various abradants such as nylon brushes, sponges, and Velcro for versatile testing

Standards

(1) ASTM D3511 – Standard Test Method for Pilling of Textiles

(2) Ford BN 108-03, BN 108-14, BN 125-01 – Ford Motor Vehicle Textile Pilling Standards

(3) GM 9652 – General Motors Textile and Material Pilling Standard

(4) TPJLR.52.005 – Jaguar Land Rover Textile Pilling Specification

Technical Specifications

Features

Multi-station design – Allows simultaneous testing of up to six specimens for efficiency.

Versatile abradant compatibility – Works with nylon brushes, sponges, Velcro, or other materials as required.

Programmable operation – Automatic stop and count-up controller ensure repeatable and accurate testing.

Durable and precise – Built with aluminum, stainless steel, and precision bearings for long-term reliability.

Safety-oriented – Protective covers minimize risk of operator injury.

Flexible configuration – Compatible with standard or custom test kits for diverse testing protocols.

Conclusion

The 6-Station Pilling Tester provides accurate, repeatable evaluation of textile pilling and abrasion resistance. Its multi-station design, versatile abradant compatibility, and programmable control make it suitable for textile manufacturers, laboratories, and research facilities requiring high-throughput, standardized testing.

FAQ

(1) What is the 6-Station Pilling Tester?

It is an instrument used to assess the pilling and abrasion resistance of textiles, fabrics, and leather under controlled friction cycles.

(2) What is the Pilling Tester used for?

It evaluates the durability of materials by measuring their tendency to form pills or surface fuzz, aiding quality control and material development.

(3) What is the working principle of the Pilling Tester?

The tester applies repeated friction between the specimen and a standardized abradant under controlled speed, weight, and cycle count to simulate wear.

(4) Why is the Pilling Tester important?

It ensures consistent material quality, helps meet international standards, and supports product development with reliable pilling data.

(5) What industries is the Pilling Tester suitable for?

Textile manufacturing, leather goods production, upholstery, automotive interiors, quality control laboratories, and research institutions.