The testing of the tuft bind of pile yarn floor coverings is important in the quality testing of manufactured products, such as artificial turf or Astroturf, to ensure that the floor coverings pass industry standards for durability. For this application, the amount of force required to pull a tuft completely out of backing material was determined. The test should be completed in accordance with ASTM D1335-03.
Applicable Testing Standards
Recommended Test Machine
Forces up to 10 kN (2,250 lbf)
Low force tabletop systems
Modular series of five frame options with adjustable test space
Affordable testing option for tension, compression, bend, peel and much more
Forces up to 5 kN (1,125 lbf)
Low force tabletop systems
Tests at speeds up to 2,500 mm/min (100 in/min)
Best for high travel or high elongation test requirements