Water Vapour Permeability(WVP) Tester

Water Vapor Permeability Testing Machine Manufacturer

Water Vapour Permeability Tester is also referred to as the WVP tester, which is used to determine the water vapor permeability of leather and textiles.

It is applicable to all kinds of leather and textiles but particularly suitable for the assessment of leather and textiles for footwear applications.

Test Principle

The specimen is secured over the opening of a jar containing a certain quantity of solid desiccant. The jar is positioned in a strong current of air in a conditioned atmosphere. The air inside the jar is constantly stirred by the desiccant, which is kept in movement by the rotation of the jar. The jar is weighted in order to evaluate the mass of the moisture that has passed through the test piece and has been absorbed by the desiccant.

Test Standards

  • EN ISO 20344 Section 6.6 Determination of water vapour permeability(WVP)
  • AS/NZS 2210.2 Section 6.6.2 Determination of water vapour permeability(WVP)
  • GB/T 20991 Section 6.6.2 Determination of water vapour permeability(WVP)
  • EN 344-1 Section 5.13 Determination of water vapour permeability and water vapour coefficient
  • DIN 53333 Testing of leather, artificial leather and textiles, determination of water vapour permeability
  • SATRA TM172 Water vapour permeability

Main Technical Parameters

Model AT-L9014
Jars Diameter 30 mm

Height: 80 mm ± 10 mm

Holder for Jars Disc rotating speed (75 ± 5) r / min
Axle of Jars and Disc Parallel and at a distance of 67 mm
Fan 3 flat blades, the angle 120°

Blades size: 90 mm × 75 mm

The distance between jars mouths and blade of 90 mm axle: (10 ± 5) mm

Fan rotating speed: (1400 ± 100)r/min

Silica Gel Desiccant It is need to be dried at least 16 h at (125 ± 5)℃ in dry oven AT-C1006 (optional)
Electronic Balance(Optional) Accuracy 0.001g
Leather Flexing Apparatus(optional) AT-L9002 leather flexing tester
Test Pieces Size Diameter 34 mm
Power AC 220 V, 50Hz or Specified by customers

Water Vapor Permeability Testing Machine Features

  • Made of Precision Metal with anti-rust treatment.
  • It owns a simple operation panel for the convenience of application.
  • Configured with 6 jars to conduct the test.
  • Equipped with an excellent motor to drive the rotation at a constant speed.
  • Fitted with an accurate time recorder.
  • It is easy to use and maintain.

Water Vapour Permeability Test Procedure

  1. Fix the test piece over the opening of the jar which contains a desiccant.
  2. Put the jar on balance to weigh and record the mass.
  3. Open the hood of the testing machine, and attach the jars to the holders of the turnplate and screw up to ensure fixing firmly.
  4. Actuate the machine and starting counting.
  5. The machine stops upon arrival at the scheduled time.
  6. Dismount the jar, weigh them again and record the value for comparison with previous value to evaluate water vapor permeability.
  • Model AT-L9014 is without a temperature and humidity control chamber. Users only need to ensure the temperature and humidity of the laboratory is (23 ± 2)℃, (50 ± 5)% RH or as per test standard.
  • Model AT-L9014-A is configured with a temperature and humidity conditioning chamber.
  • Leather pre-flexing machine AT-L9002 Bally Flexometer is optional.

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