The machine comprises of a base on which is mounted an arrangement where in two pulleys are rotating at a speed of 247rpm through fabric belt, so that belt completes 90cycles./min. The driver pulley is having a diameter of 225mm & the pulley is 60 ± 0.5mm & an additional pulley of 90 ± 0.5mm is also provided, complete with electronic counter. The machine is suitable for operation on 220/230Volts, 1 phase A.C. supply.
Basically a Ross Flexing Machine fitted in a Freezing Cabinet, as per clause 5.8.5 of IS : 15298 for checking cut growth. This is a flex test conducted in a refrigerator cabinet at -5°C ± 2°C. Three test piece of size 25mm wide & 150mm long are tested in this machine.
Dia of emery roller | 150mm |
Roller Speed | 40 ± 1rpm |
Lateral displacement of sample | 4.2mm per roller revolution. |
Rubber Pressure | Can be adjusted to 1000gms or 500gms. |
Rubbing distance of sample | 40 Meters |
Emery cloth no. | 60 |
The machine is suitable for operation 220/230 Volts single phase A.C. supply. |