The KES-FB2-A Pure Bending Tester analyzes hand movements-referred to as “bending”-performed by artisans and professionals when judging a fabric’s texture. This device performs these movements mechanically, making it possible to obtain objective numerical data.
Obtainable data includes bending rigidity and recoverability for such targets as general fabric, cloth, paper, non-woven fabric, and film.
Bending characteristic data is useful for determining stiffness and fullness, softness, anti-drape stiffness.
Motor chucking makes it easier to mount thin samples that would otherwise be difficult to mount. This eliminates errors caused by the user and improves the accuracy of data.
The ability to measure from extremely small values up to a maximum of 50 gf·cm means measurement can be performed for a wide variety of samples.
| Model, Product Name |
KES-FB2-A Pure Bending Tester |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) *approx. | Measuring unit: 830 × 530 × 370 mm |
| Weight *approx. | Measuring unit: 60 kg |
| Power supply, Frequency | 100VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Interface | KES-USB (optional) PC (optional) *1 Data logger output terminal |
| OS | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 |
| Sample size | 200 × 200 ｍm (standard) width: 200 mm (max.) thickness: 1 mm (max.) |
| *1 PC is not included. We are able to prepare for PC with an appropriate specification. |
KES (Kawabata Evaluation System)
The Kawabata Evaluation System, centered on Sueo Kawabata, a professor at Kyoto University, and Masako Niwa, a professor at Nara Women’s University, is an objective evaluation method for measuring the texture of clothing fabrics based on the “The Standardization and Analysis of Hand Evaluation” provided by the Hand Evaluation and Standardization Committee of the Textile Machinery Society of Japan.
We offer free sampling services, "for a deeper understanding of our products", "for confirming the measured data that can be obtained", and "to prepare the data necessary for submission of internal approval documents". Please feel free to contact us.
