Brief: Need quick answers about practical use? This video highlights the essentials. Watch as we demonstrate the operation of the TAPPI T498 Tissue Softness Tester, showing how it accurately simulates hand feel to measure material softness for toilet paper, fabrics, and tobacco sheets. You'll see the intuitive touchscreen interface in action and learn how the instrument delivers reliable, repeatable results in just 15 seconds.
Related Product Features:
Microcomputer-controlled digital testing system for precise softness measurement.
Bilingual Chinese/English touchscreen interface with 50,000-hour lifespan for easy operation.
Advanced curve display functionality for detailed analysis of test results.
Complies with multiple international standards including GB/T 8942, TAPPI T498, and ASTM.
Measures softness as combined vector of bending resistance and friction force.
Wide measuring range from 10 to 1000 mN with ±1% accuracy and 1mN resolution.
Configurable sample platform widths of 5mm, 6.35mm, 10mm, and 20mm for various materials.
Consistent test speed of 1.2mm/s and 15-second measurement time for efficient testing.
Faqs:
What standards does this tissue softness tester comply with?
The instrument complies with multiple international standards including GB/T 8942, QB/T 1060, ASTM D2923, ASTM D6828-02, TAPPI T498, INDA IST 90.3, and EDANA WSP 90.3, making it suitable for global quality control applications.
How does the tester measure material softness?
It measures softness in millinewtons as the combined vector of a sample's maximum bending resistance and friction force when the probe presses the material to an 8mm depth, with lower values indicating softer materials.
What types of materials can be tested with this instrument?
The tester is ideal for evaluating softness in premium toilet paper, tobacco sheets, fabrics, and similar sheet materials, with configurable sample platform widths to accommodate different material types.