Fabric Friction Charge Tester

The Fabric Friction Charge Tester is a precision instrument designed to measure the electrostatic charge generated on fabrics and knitted textiles during friction. It consists of a friction device and a potential measuring system, including a Faraday tube and an electrostatic potentiometer. The instrument accurately evaluates the electrostatic characteristics of fabrics under laboratory conditions. It is widely used for R&D, quality control, and antistatic performance testing, complying with standards such as GB 12059, GB 12014, GB/T 01060, GB/T 12703.3, and JIS L1094.

Application

The tester is suitable for woven, knitted, and nonwoven fabrics, evaluating antistatic performance in textiles used for apparel, home textiles, protective clothing, and industrial fabrics. It provides accurate laboratory testing for electrostatic behavior, supporting quality control and research in the production of antistatic materials. The instrument is especially advantageous for detecting friction-induced charge under controlled conditions.

Standards

GB 12059: Frictional charge test method for antistatic textiles
GB 12014: Textile electrostatic properties
GB/T 01060: Standard for textile electrostatic testing
GB/T 12703.3: Electrostatic characteristics of fabrics
JIS L1094: Japanese standard for frictional voltage measurement

Feature

The measuring device integrates a friction device and potential measurement system for precise testing.
The potential measurement system consists of Faraday tube and electrostatic potentiometer components.
Faraday tube is grounded, while the potentiometer is placed on the bench or desktop.
Measures electrostatic charge accurately under controlled laboratory conditions.
Suitable for R&D, quality control, and antistatic textile evaluation.
High measurement sensitivity with stable readings.
Compact design with easy installation and operation.

Parameters

Accessories

Faraday tube
Electrostatic potentiometer
Roller friction machine
Dedicated connecting cables

Optional accessories include additional roller types or sizes for different fabric types.

Operation / Maintenance

Connect the Faraday tube to the charge measuring device using the dedicated cable.
Turn on the tester; set the power switch to "1".
Press the "clear" button to reset the charge meter to zero.
Perform friction test with the roller machine. After friction, insert the specimen into the Faraday tube using the insulating rod, keeping other objects at least 300 mm away.
Read the measurement on the charge meter.
Regularly calibrate the potentiometer and Faraday tube for accurate readings.
Keep the instrument clean and avoid exposure to moisture.
Perform electrical safety checks periodically.