Tissue Softness Test Machine

Lab Testing Equipment
October 17, 2025
Category Connection: Lab Testing Equipment
Brief: Discover the TAPPI T498 Tissue Softness Tester, a precision instrument designed to measure material softness with a 10-1000mN range, 1.2mm/s test speed, and 15s measurement time. Ideal for toilet paper, fabrics, and more, it complies with international standards like GB/T 8942 and TAPPI T498.
Related Product Features:
  • Microcomputer-controlled digital test system with a user-friendly touch screen interface.
  • Bilingual (Chinese/English) operating system for intuitive and easy operation.
  • Measures softness by pressing a plate probe into the sample to an 8mm depth.
  • Complies with multiple international standards including GB/T 8942 and TAPPI T498.
  • Wide measuring range of 10-1000mN with a resolution of 1mN and ±1% accuracy.
  • Test speed of 1.2mm/s and measurement time of 15s for efficient testing.
  • Ideal for paper manufacturing, scientific research, and quality inspection.
  • 5-inch touch screen display with a 50,000-hour lifespan for long-term use.
Faqs:
  • What materials can the TAPPI T498 Tissue Softness Tester test?
    The tester is ideal for medium and high-grade toilet paper, tobacco sheets, fabrics, and similar sheet materials.
  • What standards does the Tissue Softness Tester comply with?
    It complies with GB/T 8942, QB/T 1060, ASTM D2923, ASTM D6828-02, TAPPI T498, INDA IST 90.3, and EDANA WSP 90.3 standards.
  • How does the tester measure softness?
    The instrument measures softness by pressing a plate probe into the sample to a depth of approximately 8mm, calculating the sum of the sample's maximum anti-bending force vector and the friction between sample and gap.