IDM Instruments Pty Ltd

IDM Instruments has just released a tissue box peel tester. The peel tester was developed to simulate the peeling of the top perforated cover of tissue boxes. The peel tester simulates the angle that the box is held before peeling. The force is measured to compare and adjust production machines. The angle of the tissue box can also be adjusted at any time to simulate different scenarios. The tissue box is operated using a pneumatic clamp that peels the perforated section of the tissue box. For more information, please visit the IDM website at: www.idminstruments.com.au

The Digital Foam Porosity Tester is an instrument for monitoring the porosity of flexible cellular polyurethane. The machine determines the ease with which air passes through a cellular structure. Airflow values may be used as an indirect measurement of certain cell structure characteristics. A flexible cellular test piece, 50mm x 50mm x 25mm, is placed in a cavity over a vacuum chamber and a specified constant differential air pressure is created. The rate of airflow required to maintain this pressure, is the airflow value.  The Foam Porosity Digital Tester meets the following standards: • AS 2282.14 • ASTM D3574 - Test G • ISO 7231 • BS EN ISO 7231 • DIN EN ISO 7231 • EN ISO 7231 For more information, please visit the IDM website at: www.idminstruments.com.au

The Universal Testing Machine has been specially designed and manufactured to perform tests in both compression and tensile, without having to change the attachments. The universal measurement of firmness and hardness is based on a physical property called the indentation force deflection (IFD). It is calculated by determining the force required to deflect a test piece a percentage of its original thickness using a circular indentor, which applies a force, while also recording the degree of indentation. The Universal Testing Machine meets the following standards: • ASTM D3574 – Test B • ASTM D3574 – Test C • ASTM D3574 – Test E • ASTM D3574 – Test F • AS 2281 • AS 2282.8 • ASTM F1566 For more information, please visit the IDM website at: www.idminstruments.com.au

The B0007 - Box Opening Tester has been designed to measure the opening force of flat stacked carton boxes. The Box Opening Pressure Tester is used for the Development and Quality Control of cartons during production, therefore speeding up production set-up time. After the unit is switched on for a test it will go to a predetermined depth and return to a stand-by position. The maximum pressure needed to open the box is locked in the digital display for evaluation.   For more information, please visit the IDM website at: www.idminstruments.com.au

The C0044- Cornell Type Tester has been designed and manufactured for testing and evaluating of Innerspring , Boxspring and Foam mattresses . There are several different methods used for the evaluation of innersprings and boxsprings, testing for measurements regarding firmness, firmness retention, durability, effect of impact etc. The Cornell Type Tester is used to test the long term capacity of bedding to resist cyclic loading. The machine consists of a double hemispherical ram head on a manually adjustable shaft. A load cell is located on the ram head to measure the force being applied to the mattress. The Cornell Type Tester meets to the following standards: ASTM 1566 American Innerspring Manufacturers (AIMA)   For more information, please visit the IDM website at: www.idminstruments.com.au

The B0008 - Bedding Impact Tester has been designed and manufactured to perform various tests and evaluations of Innerspring , Boxspring and Foam mattresses , as well as Chairs , Cushions and other similar products. The machine consists of a 79.5 ± 1kg platen, which drops down and impacts the test specimen from various heights as selected by the operator. This allows comparison of results obtained by impacts from different heights. The machine can be used to impact any locations on the specimen, including middle areas, corners and edges to compare performance of both inner and outer components. The machine operates by testing each product at the same position, once a location is set for comparison. The Bedding Impact Tester meets to the following standards: ASTM F1566 American Innerspring Manufacturers (AIMA) For more information, please visit the IDM website at: www.idminstruments.com.au

The Box Compression Tester is a floor-mounted machine designed to evaluate packages and material under compressive loads. It can be used for Box Compression, Stack Testing and Multi-box Compression. Unlike other machines, the Box Compression Tester uses a servo electric system to apply a precise linear motion and force. The maximum test area is 1000mm x 800mm x 1200mm with the machine weighing at just under 55Kg and having an overall height of 2312mm. The machine also comes complete with software that allows users to create and store different testing procedures and cycle times.   Standards: • AS130-1-800s • ASTM D642 • ASTM D4169 • TAPPI T804 • ISO 12048:1994 * Other standards available upon request For more information, please visit the IDM website at: www.idminstruments.com.au