YS-300 Leather Softness Tester (Leather Softness Tester) is developed by BLC Technology Center in the UK, specializing in the softness testing of coated fabrics and other materials in the leather and textile industries, the material to be tested is clamped on a test fixture with a known pore size, and then a certain load is applied to the fabric through a probe, and the softness value of the sample is read by the scale pointer (or numerically explicitly). In the current leather industry, this machine is used to professionally measure the softness of leather and animal skins to understand whether the softness and hardness of the same batch of leather are uniform, or the softness of each part of a single piece of leather. 【Relevant Standards】

IULTCS, IUP/36, EN ISO 17235:2002

【Scope of application】: YS-300 Leather Softness Tester (Leather Softness Tester) is developed by BLC Technology Center in the UK, specializing in the softness testing of coated fabrics and other materials in the leather and textile industries, the material to be tested is clamped on a test fixture with a known pore size, and then a certain load is applied to the fabric through a probe, and the softness value of the sample is read by the scale pointer (or numerically explicitly). In the current leather industry, this machine is used to professionally measure the softness of leather and animal skins to understand whether the softness and hardness of the same batch of leather are uniform, or the softness of each part of a single piece of leather. [Instrument features]: The YS-300 LeatherSoftness tester uses an open sample placement mechanism that does not damage the surface of the leather and does not require cutting the sample from the tested leather before testing (non-destructive testing), which is a unique highlight of this instrument. This allows for a well-established and reliable quality system between suppliers and customers when leather softness needs to be prioritized. YS-300 LeatherSoftness tester Product configuration options: Pointer softness tester (scale accuracy 0.1mm) Digital display softness tester (optional computer control software to transmit test data to computer) (digital display accuracy 0.01mm/0.0005″) The digital display YS-300D leather softness meter has a USB port to connect to a computer to process and store data, and the calibration can be reset to the original factory settings. To this end, MSA offers a unique software that allows users to connect the ST300D directly to a computer and import instrument readings such as spreadsheets, databases, word, notepads, and more into the application. The input data can be further processed and analyzed, and if required, the user needs to set the corresponding conditions on his instrument. (For example, the chart can be updated accurately in real time and can be calculated using MS Excel). MSA’s data software YS-300 is easy to set up on Windows systems. YS-300D and computer are data inputs formed by real-time connection. This software has a simple user graphical interface (GUI) that makes it easy to configure and operate background applications. It automatically receives data from the instrument and forwards it to the selected application. In addition, the YS-300 is designed and installed with a wireless device, which can move more freely, can provide you with test data in all corners, with a USB interface, can connect up to 120 meters, and can support 200m wireless transmission. The PC sends the address number to the wireless module of each corresponding table. The transfer of measured values is initiated by simply pressing the data key on the table module or on the table itself. The special data encoding between the computer and the wireless module ensures the security of the data. Test steps: A) Zeroing Steps: 1. Select the appropriate shrink ring from the 35mm, 25mm or 20mm hole size. 35mm test hard leather (e.g. shoe upper leather) 25mm test of moderately soft and hard leather (e.g. furniture upholstery leather, soft shoe upper) 20mm test soft leather (e.g. leather for light gloves and clothing) 2. Open the test instrument and place the metal ring piece attached to the food into the round hole 3. Raise the thimble and close the instrument so that the metal plate is snugly against the platen base 4. Release the thimble so that the gauge reading slowly stabilizes, turn the dial to the pointer in the “zero” position. Open the instrument and remove the metal ring plate. After the above zeroing action is completed, it does not need to be performed again unless the shrink ring is replaced or the instrument environment changes. B) Test methodology 1. The leather sample according to IUP/2 is placed flat on the shrinking ring, and the area of the aperture is free of cuts and obvious scars, and the area is large enough to be clamped well. 2. Raise the thimble and close the instrument to clamp the leather. 3. Release the thimble and note the value when the meter reading is stable. Open the instrument and remove the leather. 4. Repeat steps 5-7 to test test points at other locations specified in IUP/2. 5. Repeat steps 5-8, or test other parts of the leather if necessary 【Technical Parameters】: 1. Load: 530±10g (driven by a small pneumatic valve bag) 2. Load pointer table: gauge 0.1~6.6mm 3. Volume 12×49×16cm 4. Weight 5.5 kg YS-300 LeatherSoftness tester standard accessories: 1. Zero piece, standard skin, and 2 pressure rings 2. Comply with standards: IULTCS, IUP/36, EN ISO 17235:2002 3. Measuring range: 0.1~6.6mm 4. This instrument complies with the IULTCS.IUP/36 standard, and is characterized by beauty, easy operation, good maintenance and portability. It is specially used to test the softness of leather and animal skins such as footwear, furniture, clothing, etc. To understand whether the softness and hardness of the leather in the same batch or the same packaging are uniform, or to check the softness differences of each part of a single piece of leather. 5. Product specification: ISO-17235, IULTCS. IUP/36 6. Test diameter: 35mm, 25mm, 20mm optional 7. Load: 530±10g or 500g 8. Gauge: 0.1~10mm (measured 0.1~7.6mm) 9. Volume: 14x49x18 cm 10. Weight: 5kg