28/03/2022 – Quality control

Fully automatic 24 positions yarn strength tester

The latest innovation of Mesdan, a manufacturer of yarn splicers and laboratory quality control equipment, is a fully automatic 24 positions yarn strength tester called Autofil.

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Autofil, made in Italy, is a fast, versatile, accurate, and silent yarn strength tester. © Mesdan

 

The integrated automatic cop feeding system, the built-in PC, its versatile applications, compact design and high testing speed are only few features that characterize the new Autofil. It can test hanks and fabrics as well in the semi-automatic mode, is suitable for testing a wide variety of yarns: spun, continuous filaments, POY, spandex, etc. Autofil includes an integrated and interactive pre-loaded database of testing methods and conforms to major testing methods (ISO, ASTM, JIS, BS, IWS, NEXT, M&S, etc.).

 Its main features:

  • Built according to the CRE (Constant Rate of Extension) testing principle
  • Belt free, direct-drive ball bearing screw
  • Automatic pretension and automatic load cell and clamp recognition
  • Top quality load cells (manufactured by HBM – Germany), accuracy class ± 0.02%
  • Integrated sensor into the motor ensuring accurate clamp positioning (less than 0,02 mm)
  • Possibility to perform tests at extremely low and high speed
  • Automatic reset of force values when load cell/clamps are changed
  • High resolution of acquired data
  • High return speed (7000 mm/min)
  • Quick load cell exchange
  • Advanced alarm system to prevent accidents; safety clamp movement
  • Modern software, flexible and easy to use