James Heal has introduced the Martindale Motion, a redesigned abrasion and pilling testing instrument engineered to deliver enhanced productivity and efficiency in textile testing. The reimagined 9-station Martindale features individually controlled lifting heads, enabling users to perform different tests on each station simultaneously.

James Heal’s legacy with the Martindale method dates back to the 1940s, when the company collaborated with Dr Martindale of WIRA. Since then, the company has continuously refined the instrument, culminating in this latest model developed to mark over 80 years of innovation.

After three years of rigorous research, engineering and evaluation, the Martindale Motion emerges as the most flexible and precise version to date. Each station can operate independently, allowing for concurrent testing of various textiles. Sample holders automatically lift at defined intervals, eliminating the need for operator intervention during testing - even overnight.

The instrument preserves sample integrity at the end of each test, minimising grading discrepancies and the need for repeat testing. A new hinged mechanism provides safe and easy access to the self-aligning drive pins, streamlining transitions between test types.

Manufactured in the UK, the Martindale Motion builds on James Heal’s tradition of silent operation, touchscreen controls, and market-leading safety features. It follows innovations such as the DurAbrasion multifunction tester and the AquAbrasion wet abrasion tester launched in 2019.

Martindale Motion

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