High Volume Fibre Tester

Introduction to the High Volume Fibre Tester

The High Volume Fibre Tester analyzes fibre properties like length and strength per ASTM D1447. The High Volume Fibre Tester is perfect for textile labs, measuring fineness and moisture of cotton fibres per ISO 2403 for quality control.

Features

• Determine the fibre properties such as length, Fineness, Maturity, Strength, Moisture & Color Grade.
• Compact and ergonomic model embedded with microcomputer controlled technology for rapid
• Less space occupation, less weight and comfortable SS top work space.
• Combined and independent module testing.
• One touch start / shutdown control by single switch button.
• Calibration in both ICC & HVI mode by USDA and any other international calibration cotton.
• Parallel as well as simultaneous operations ensure faster testing.
• More tests can be performed under combined tests mode.
• Flexible report options like date wise, lot wise, cotton type wise as well as consolidated reports.

Technical Data

Operating Modes: HVI and ICC

Length
Measuring Principle: Optical
Measuring Range: 15 to 45 mm
Numerical Results: 2.5% & 50% SL, UHML, ML (all in inch/mm), UR, UI, SFI, Amount

Strength
Measuring Principle: CRE
Measuring Range: 10 to 50 g/tex
Numerical Results: Bundle Strength in g/tex and Elongation in %

Micronaire
Measuring Principle: Airflow
Measuring Range: 2.0 to 8.0 µg/inch

Fineness
Numerical Results: Micronaire and Maturity Ratio MR %

Moisture
Measuring Principle: Electrical Conductance|
Measuring Range: 3.5 to 20%
Numerical Results: Moisture in %

Color
Measuring Principle: Optical
Measuring Range: Rd: 40 to 90+b: 4 to 18
Numerical Results: Reflectance Rd % Degree of Yellowness +b and American upland Cotton Color Grade CG

FQI (Fibre Quality Index) derived from all above characteristics

Sample size: 8.5 to 10.5 gram for Micronaire and one handful for Length, Strength, Moisture & Color

Graphical Results: Fibrogram and Stress-strain curve

Balance capacity: 220 gram; Accuracy: ± 0.01 g

Front-end Language: English

Compressed Air Supply: 6.2 to 7.2 bar dried and filtered air; Consumption: ~200 LPM (during test progress only)

Power Supply: Single Phase 220vAC @ 50Hz; Consumption : 250 watts (Excluding printer 300 watts)

Applicable standard(s): ASTM D1447 / D5867 and ISO 2403

Physical Dimensions: Size(WDH) : 1320 x 700 x 1050 mm;  Weight : 260 kg (Accessories excluded)

Scope of Supply

• Main Unit: – 1 No.
• Accessories: Fibrosampler – 1 No., Comb – 2 Nos., Fibrosampler cleaning brush – 1 No., TFT monitor – 1 No., CPU – 1 No., Keyboard and mouse – 1 No., Precision Electronic Balance – 1 No., Isolation transformer (1 KVA) – 1 No., Laser Printer – 1 No., Inlet air tube (3m) – 1 No., Printer Tray – 1 No., Cotton Tray – 1 No., Cotton collecting Box – 6 Nos. and Set of connecting cables – 1 No.
• Tools: Maintenance Toolkit Box – 1 No.
• Spares: Comb – 1 No., Set of System Software CDs – 1 No., Proximity Sensor – 2 Nos., Festo proximity sensor – 1 No., “O” Ring 40 X 3 – 2 Nos., “O” Ring 30 X 4.5 – 2 Nos., FRC cable 10 pin CPU to I/O Board – 2 Nos., FRC cable 26 pin CPU to I/O Board – 2 Nos., Mic Door Spring – 2 Nos., Teflon washer for Nipple assembly – 2 Nos., Car Assembly Spring – 2 Nos. and Color LED fixing nylon screws – 4 Nos.
• Documents: User’s guide, Warranty certificate, Test certificate & Calibration certificate.
• Consumables: Standard Calibration cotton for Length & Strength (Pack of 450 g) – 2 Boxes (Each 1 No. of Low & High), Standard Calibration cotton for Micronaire (Pack of 180 g) – 2 Boxes (Each 1 No. of Low & High), Standard Calibration color tiles (Set of 5) – 1 Set.

Pre-Requisites for Installation

Suitably conditioned (65% Relative Humidity atmospheric controlled) Room, Properly earthed and Stabilized single phase 220vAC @ 50Hz supply equipped with 1 KVA online UPS ported at 5 Amps supply socket 2 Nos., Laboratory standard compressed air supply at 8.0 bar (8 kg/cm2 / 14.5 CFM / Min. 225 tank capacity) with a throughput of 200 LPM, Test samples and Suitably qualified operator.

Why Choose the High Volume Fibre Tester?

The High Volume Fibre Tester ensures accurate fibre property analysis with its advanced technology and compact design. Its compliance with ASTM D1447 and versatile reporting make it a top choice for labs.