What is Air Permeability Tester? Detailed Overview and Benefits

Air Permeability Tester is used to test the air permeability of PPE, textile fabrics, various woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, non-woven fabrics, industrial filter materials etc. This makes it suitable for quality control and material research in textile and industrial filtration fields. Such reliable performance of the tester is due to its high-precision configuration and fully automated testing logic.

The air permeability tester is designed in strict accordance with major global testing standards, ensuring test results are authoritative and internationally recognized. The covered standards include GB/T 5453, GB/T 13764, ISO 9237, ISO 7231, ISO 5636, BS 5636, ASTM D737, DIN 53887, JIS L1096, AFNOR G 07-111, EDANA 140.1, and ISO 9073-15. These standards cover mainstream testing specifications across Asia, Europe and America, which can meet the testing demands of export-oriented enterprises and third-party inspection institutions.

In addition, the GT-C27 air permeability tester is featured by a great combination of sensing, control and structural designs which make the instrument even more appealing for professional testing scenarios.

Sensing and Data Processing Features

The air permeability test equipment adopts USA Dwyer high-precision pressure and differential pressure transducer to ensure accurate data acquisition. It is equipped with a microcomputer processing system, which eliminates the need for manual calculation, and the test results can be displayed directly. The air permeability testing machine is also fitted with a thermal printer, which can print the experiment results in real time for data recording and archiving.

Operation and Control Features

The air permeability test equipment supports two operation modes: touch screen control and computer connection operation, which can be switched according to actual working scenarios. The testing arm is pneumatically controlled, which can press and lift automatically without manual operation. The built-in system includes 7 testing units: mm/s, m³/m²·min, cm³/cm²·s, m³/m²·h, cfm, L/dm²·min and L/m²·s, to adapt to different industry unit habits.

Testing Flexibility and Accuracy Features

The air permeability testing instrument is equipped with 11 nozzles with different calibers to meet the testing requirements of different specimens, realizing full-range and automatic detection. The test head size can be automatically sensed by the system, and the replacement is simple and convenient. In addition, the variable hole test plate can be automatically cleaned, which effectively avoids sample residue interference and ensures long-term testing accuracy.

The GT-C27 air permeability tester is widely used in industries where material breathability performance needs to be strictly controlled. In summary, due to its high testing precision, high automation level and wide material compatibility. Moreover, quality control and R&D scenarios have a strong match for this air permeability tester as its advantages are plenty.

High Testing Accuracy and Reliability

Equipped with an imported high-precision differential pressure transducer, the tester ensures the authenticity and stability of each set of test data. Such data reliability is a great advantage in cases where product quality judgment and standard compliance verification are required.

Efficient and Labor-saving Operation

The fully automatic testing process greatly shortens single test time and reduces manual operation steps. There is no need for manual calculation of results, which effectively improves testing efficiency and reduces the labor cost of daily testing work.

Wide Standard and Unit Compatibility

The air permeability test equipment complies with more than ten mainstream international testing standards, and is preset with multiple common test units. It can directly adapt to the testing specifications of different countries and industries, avoiding the trouble of data conversion and standard matching for enterprises.

Flexible and Convenient Use

The dual operation modes of touch screen and computer meet the use needs of different scenarios. The quickly replaceable test head and automatically matched nozzles enable operators to complete test switching of different samples without complicated settings, which reduces the operation threshold.

Stable Long-term Performance

The automatic cleaning function of the test plate eliminates the influence of sample residue on test results, ensuring the consistency of test data after long-term use. Such design extends the service life of core components and reduces daily maintenance workload.

The air permeability tester can be easily applied to various porous material testing scenarios with its comprehensive performance and standardized testing logic, which extends its use in multiple industrial fields.

PPE and Personal Protection Sector

In the PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) sector, the air permeability tester is employed for performance verification of protective fabrics, medical protective gowns, disposable masks, and industrial safety garment materials. Accurate air permeability data helps PPE manufacturers balance product barrier performance and wearing comfort, ensuring frontline personnel can maintain breathability during long hours of protection work. Its compliance with international protection standards also supports enterprises in product certification and quality compliance management, meeting the strict performance requirements of the safety protection industry.

Textile and Apparel Industry

In the textile industry, the air permeability tester is employed for testing all kinds of woven fabrics and knitted fabrics. High data accuracy and stable testing performance help manufacturers control the breathability of clothing fabrics, ensuring the comfort performance of final products such as casual wear and functional garments.

Industrial Filtration Sector

For industrial filter materials, the tester can accurately detect the air permeability performance of filter media, which is an important basis for evaluating filtration efficiency and resistance of filter elements. It is widely used in the quality control of filter cloth, filter screen and other filtration products.

Non-woven Materials Industry

Non-woven fabrics are widely used in medical, hygiene and packaging fields, and their air permeability is a key performance index. The GT-C27 air permeability testing machine can stably test various non-woven materials, providing data support for formula adjustment and process optimization of non-woven products.

Quality Inspection and Research Institutions

Third-party testing institutions, university laboratories and research institutes use this instrument to carry out material performance testing and subject research. Its compliance with international standards ensures the authority and comparability of test data.

Automotive and Home Textile Industries

In the automotive field, the tester is used for testing the air permeability of interior fabrics such as seat covers and ceiling materials. In the home textile industry, it is applied to the performance detection of curtains, bed sheets, sofa fabrics and other products to ensure product quality meets design requirements.

What materials can the air permeability tester test?

The GT-C27 air permeability tester is suitable for testing the air permeability of PPE, textile fabrics, various woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, non-woven fabrics, industrial filter materials and other porous sheet materials. It can cover most common breathable material testing demands in the industry.

Can the test results be printed and saved?

Yes, the air permeability tester is equipped with a built-in thermal printer, which can print the test results directly. When connected to a computer, the test data can also be stored and exported electronically for long-term data management and analysis.

Does this instrument comply with international testing standards?

Yes, the GT-C27 air permeability testing machine is designed in strict accordance with more than ten mainstream global testing standards, including ISO, ASTM, BS, DIN and other standard systems. The test process and results meet the requirements of corresponding standards, and are suitable for product testing and export certification.

Is the test head easy to replace?

Indeed, the test head of the instrument supports quick replacement, and the system can automatically sense the size of the test head. Operators can complete the replacement without complicated debugging, which is simple and convenient.

How does the instrument ensure the accuracy of test results?

The instrument adopts a high-precision imported differential pressure transducer to ensure accurate data collection.