Manual Crockmeter AI-410 Rubbing Fastness Tester

Manual Crockmeter Ai-410 is a textile testing instrument designed to evaluate colorfastness to dry and wet rubbing. Textile laboratories, garment manufacturers and quality-control teams use this type of tester to assess how much color transfers from a dyed or printed material to a rubbing cloth under controlled conditions.

Aston Instruments helps businesses source laboratory and textile testing meter & tester equipment, Machine & Spares for their quality-control requirements. Explore the AI-410’s technical specifications, testing applications and accessories to determine whether this instrument meets your laboratory’s needs.

Whether you test dyed fabrics, printed textiles or finished garments, the right rubbing fastness tester helps you evaluate color transfer and support consistent textile quality-control procedures.

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Key Features of the Manual Crockmeter AI-410

• Manual operation: Uses a manually operated rubbing mechanism to perform the prescribed rubbing cycles.
• Dry and wet rubbing tests: Evaluates textile color transfer under dry and wet test conditions according to the applicable method.
• 16 mm rubbing head: Provides the specified rubbing head diameter listed for the AI-410.
• Controlled vertical pressure: Uses a specified vertical pressure of 9 N ± 10%, subject to verification against the supplied model’s datasheet.
• 104 mm rubbing stroke: Provides the specified reciprocating stroke length for the rubbing test.
• Electronic cycle counter: Helps operators track rubbing cycles while they perform the test manually.
• Sample fixing mechanism: Holds the textile specimen in place during testing to support consistent test conditions.

Technical Specifications of the AI-410

What Is a Manual Crockmeter Used For?

A manual crockmeter evaluates the transfer of color from a textile surface to another surface when rubbing occurs. Laboratories use the results to assess a fabric’s colorfastness to rubbing and identify potential color transfer problems.

The AI-410 may suit testing applications involving:

• Dyed fabrics: Evaluate color transfer from dyed textile materials.
• Printed textiles: Assess rubbing colorfastness on printed fabric surfaces.
• Garments and apparel: Support fabric and finished-product quality-control testing.
• Textile finishing: Evaluate rubbing performance after relevant finishing processes.
• Quality-control laboratories: Test materials according to specified textile testing procedures.

What Should You Check Before Buying the AI-410?

Use the following checklist to evaluate whether the manual crockmeter meets your laboratory’s requirements.

• Testing standards: Identify the exact methods required by your customers, laboratory procedures or product specifications.
• Technical specifications: Verify the rubbing head, applied pressure, stroke length and cycle counter.
• Accessories: Confirm the included rubbing cloths, sample holder, rings and other required components.
• Electrical requirements: Check any electrical requirements associated with the supplied configuration and counter.
• Documentation: Request the datasheet, operating manual and supporting technical documents.
• Calibration and service: Confirm what calibration, maintenance and technical support Aston Instruments can provide.
• Warranty and availability: Check the warranty terms, delivery arrangements and replacement component availability.
• Total purchasing cost: Include the instrument, accessories, delivery and ongoing consumables when comparing suppliers.

Manual Crockmeter AI-410 Price in Bangladesh

The price of a manual crockmeter AI410 depends on the supplied configuration, included accessories, delivery arrangements and applicable commercial terms.

When requesting a quotation, confirm the exact model, required accessories, warranty conditions and any specific testing standards. If your laboratory follows a particular test method, include that information so the supplier can clarify the relevant product documentation.

Aston Instruments can be contacted to enquire about current availability, pricing and purchasing options.