Frazier Permeability Tester

The PMI Advanced Frazier Permeability Tester measures the air permeability and fabric resistance of woven, knitted, and nonwoven textile materials, including parachute fabrics.

Frazier Permeability Tester

Overview

The PMI Advanced Frazier Permeability Tester measures the air permeability and fabric resistance of woven, knitted, and nonwoven textile materials, including parachute fabrics. The instrument provides fast and accurate measurement of gas permeability for solid, cylindrical, and sheet samples. Featuring non-destructive testing and rapid results, the tester is ideal for both R&D and quality control applications.

  • Fully automatic.
  • Windows-based software handles all control, measurement, data collection, and report generation; complete manual control also possible.
  • Comes with a PC computer equiped with real-time graphical LCD test display that depicts testing status and results throughout operation.
  • Non-destructive testing.
  • Length of test approximately 1 minute.
  • Wide range of acceptable sample types and sizes.
  • Multiple sample chambers available.
  • Minimal maintenance required.
  • Units in Frazier.
  • Automatic, pneumatic sample clamping.
  • Interchangeable test head.

Specifications

Accuracy±0.15% of full scale
Mass Flow Transducer RangeUp to 200 LPM
Permeability MeasurementAccording to ISO 5636-3 and ISO 5636-5 standards
Pneumatic Clamping180 ± 30 N.
Power Requirements110 / 220 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Pressure Controller0.5 ± 0.01inch water
Pressure RangeUp to 15 inches of water column
Pressurizing GasClean, dry or compressed air any other non-flammable and non-corrosive gas
Sample Size5 cm² to 100 cm² test area.
Weight25 kg

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