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Wascator
Standardised European Washing Machine
Overview
Standardised European Washing Machine for textile laboratories, to determine shrinkage, dimensional stability and appearance after washing.
Features
Range of programmes
Programmes are supplied on locked memory cards
Installation
We can install, commission and train to help you get the very best value from your purchase
Ready to use
Every machine is function-checked and programmed in our own workshop before shipment
Bespoke programmes
Should you have any special needs, we can develop and supply bespoke programmes to suit your particular requirements.
Material / End use
Apparel
PPE
Outdoorwear
Sportswear
Medical Equipment
Home Fittings
Military Apparel
Technical Specification
| Dry Load Capacity | 5-6.5kg |
|---|---|
| Spin Speed | 200-1100rpm |
| Space requirements | Width 720mm |
| Depth 690mm | |
| Height 1315mm | |
| Net Weight | Approx 195kg |
| Electric supply | 3 phase and neutral 400V 50Hz (10A per phase) 3 phase 220V 60Hz (16A per phase) |
| Water Supply | Hot and cold |
| Water Pressure | Minimum 1.5 bar |
| Maximum 4.0 bar | |
| Inlet Water Temperature | Maximum 60°C |
| Drain | Minimum 75mm diameter |
| Free drain Drain position no more than 150mm above base of machine |
Standards
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EN ISO
- EN ISO 6330:2000
- EN ISO 6330:2012
EN / EN ISO
- EN 22313
ISO
- ISO 6330: 1984
M&S
- M&S P1A
- M&S P1C
- M&S P3A
- M&S P4
- M&S P4A
- M&S P4B
- M&S P4C
- M&S P5A
- M&S C58
- M&S P1
- M&S P114
- M&S P134
- M&S P134A
- M&S P1B
- M&S P91
- M&S P99A
- M&S P12
- M&S P12B
- M&S P12C
- M&S P12A
IEC
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Additional information
Wascator is a standardised washing machine and has established itself as the standard reference washing machine for textile laboratories and it complies with the requirements of European standards and retailers test methods.
Applications for the Wascator include:
- Measurement of shrinkage
- Measurement of Spirality
- Assessment of appearance after laundering
- Assessment of wrinkling
- Assessment of ease-of-ironing
- Washing before abrasion tests
- Washing before pilling tests
- Washing before flammability testing
Wascator is supplied with a number of programmes ready such as:
- EN ISO 6330:2000
- EN 26330:1993
- ISO 6330:1984