Determination of fabric thickness by thickness tester

Determination of thickness of fabric samples in laboratory is usually carried out with the help of a decision thickness gauge. In this equipment the fabric whose thickness is to be determined is help on a anvil of circular pressure foot. The dial indicates directly gives the value in mm. The thickness is on saved. The distance between the anvil and pressure we foot determine the thickness of fabric.

Point that are considered for fabric thickness measurement

1. Shape and size of anvil
2. Shape and size of pressure foot
3. Applied pressure 10 lb/inch² or 01lb/inch²
4. Velocity of pressure foot 2/1000 inch /sec
5. Indication of thickness
6. Time

Dia must be 3/8. The ratio between pressure foot and fabric thickness 5:1

thickness tester

Objectives:

• To know about the thickness of the fabric
• To determine the value of the fabric of different thickness
• To know about the thickness of different fabric

Table: table for fabric thickness (plane)

Obs no	Thickness(mm)	Average thickness
1	0.40	0.382
2	0.37
3	0.38
4	0.38
5	0.37

Result:- The thickness of the fabric plain (0.383)

Calculation: This experiment helps as to know the thickness of different fabric.

Digital Fabric Thickness Guage