Hardness Value & Firmness Rating Test Guide Mattresses play a crucial role in determining comfort and sleep quality. To ensure that mattresses meet industry standards, manufacturers use advanced testing equipment to assess various performance parameters. The Mattress Comprehensive Performance Testing Machine GT-LA08B is one such machine designed to test multiple aspects of mattress quality. In this article, we will explore the Hardness Value & Firmness Rating Test performed using the GT-LA08B and provide a step-by-step guide on how to operate the machine. Introduction to Mattress Comprehensive Performance Testing Machine GT-LA08B 1. Height Loss Test:  2. Durability Test:use. 3. Hardness Value & Firmness Rating Test: What Are Hardness and Firmness? The hardness value is determined from load/deflection measurement which is obtained by pressing a load pad into the test unit and measuring the associated value of indentation and force simultaneously. And the firmness rating is used to express the subjective assessment by persons, it is determined from the hardness value upon results from empirical studies. Key Objectives of the Hardness & Firmness Test: To conduct the hardness and firmness test using the Mattress Height loss testing machine , follow these detailed steps: 1. Set Up the Machine Begin by ensuring the mattress is properly aligned on the testing platform. The mattress should be centrally placed with no obstructions around it. 2. Enter Hardness Mode Click on the "Hardness Mode" button on the control panel to enter the hardness testing section of the Mattress Height loss testing machine . 3. Reset the Machine Before beginning the test, reset the machine to its default position: Click the “RST” (Reset) button. The Mattress Height loss testing machine  will automatically return the loading pad to the center position, ensuring that the testing starts from a neutral baseline. 4. Clear Previous Data If any previous test data exists, clear it to avoid inaccurate results: Click the “Delete Data” button to erase any stored data from prior tests. 5. Position the Load Pad Next, position the load pad directly above the area of the mattress where the hardness test will be conducted. This ensures accurate results by targeting specific sections of the mattress: Use the “Slider Left” and “Slider Right” buttons to move the load pad horizontally across the mattress to the desired test location. Once in position, input the appropriate Test Force value. This force defines the pressure applied by the load pad during the test. 6. Start the Test Click “START” to begin the test. The machine will apply the preset force to the mattress and measure the resulting indentation. The test may include multiple cycles depending on the requirements, and the machine will rotate to conduct a Hardness Durability Test on Station 1 if needed. 7. Analyze the Results After completing the hardness test, the machine will automatically stop once the predefine...

GESTER National Day Holiday Notice As we approach the festive season, GESTER would like to inform our valued customers and partners about our upcoming National Day holiday schedule. GESTER's Holiday Schedule Holiday Start Date: October 1, 2024 Holiday End Date: October 7, 2024 Normal Operations Resume: October 8, 2024 During the holiday period, all GESTER offices and customer service lines will be closed. We encourage our customers to plan accordingly, as there may be delays in responses to inquiries and processing of orders during this time. Customer Support During the Holiday While we will be closed for the National Day holiday, we understand that our customers may need assistance. Email Support: Customers can still send us emails during the holiday. At GESTER, we value our customers and appreciate your understanding during this holiday period. Our team is looking forward to returning refreshed and ready to continue providing you with the highest level of service and support after the National Day holiday. We wish you all a joyous and meaningful National Day celebration! Thank you for being a part of the GESTER family. Should you have any urgent inquiries or require assistance before the holiday, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Have a wonderful holiday!

How to Conduct Liquid Strike-Through Tester This Liquid Strike-Through Tester GT-CN04 measures the strike-through time of liquids through nonwoven materials, commonly used in products like diapers, sanitary napkins, and other absorbent hygiene products. It determines how efficiently a liquid can pass through a fabric layer, which is critical in ensuring the material's quality and performance. This article will walk you through the essential steps to operate the GT-CN04 effectively, covering its applications, features, and a detailed guide on how to conduct the test. Understanding the Application The Liquid Strike-Through Tester GT-CN04 is primarily used to assess the liquid strike-through time of nonwoven materials. This test simulates the absorption of fluids through fabrics, mimicking real-world applications such as the use of diapers or sanitary products. The strike-through time is the period a liquid takes to penetrate the surface of the fabric. The machine complies with international standards such as ISO 9073-13, GB/T 24218.8, and several others, ensuring accuracy and repeatability in results. Features of the Liquid Strike-Through Tester GT-CN04 The Liquid Strike-Through Tester comes equipped with several advanced features designed for ease of use and precision in testing: 1. Color Touchscreen Control: This feature allows the operator to navigate easily through test options in both Chinese and English, making it user-friendly for a global audience. 2. Built-in Thermal Printer: After each test, results are printed instantly for quick reference. 3. Plexiglass Penetration Disc: The penetration disc, made of special plexiglass, is corrosion-resistant and durable, ensuring longevity. Data Accessibility: All test results and statistical data can be stored and accessed from the machine's internal memory, providing a robust record-keeping system. 4. Positioning Device: A positioning device helps ensure the penetration disc is correctly aligned with the sample, reducing errors caused by misalignment. Step-by-Step Guide to Conducting the Test Let’s now dive into the process of conducting a liquid strike-through test using the Liquid Strike-Through Tester. This guide will cover everything from preparing the machine to viewing and printing the test results. 1. Preparing the Sample Load the sample: Begin by placing the baseplate on the testing area of the machine. On top of the baseplate, stack absorbent paper (measuring 125mm x 125mm) with a total thickness of 4.5mm. This absorbent layer will help simulate the absorption characteristics of real-world materials. On top of the absorbent paper, place the test sample (also 125mm x 125mm in size). 2. Connecting the Penetration Plate Attach the aviation plug: Connect the aviation plug to the penetration plate. Once connected, place the penetration plate into the slot above the sample, ensuring it fits snugly. This plate will apply pressure during the test and measure the liquid strike-through time. 3. Adjust...

GESTER at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024: A Global Textile Machinery Event From October 14 to 18, 2024, the textile machinery industry will gather at the 2024 ITMA Asia + CITME at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. As one of the world's largest and most influential textile machinery exhibitions, this event will attract textile machinery manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers from around the globe to exchange and collaborate. ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 will not only showcase the latest global textile machinery technologies but also provide an efficient and professional international platform for procurement and trade. GESTER Highlights at the Exhibition As a leading company in the textile testing equipment industry, GESTER will showcase a range of high-precision textile testing instruments at this year's exhibition. GESTER’s booth, located at H8-A23, will display its cutting-edge technological innovations and efficient solutions to a global audience over five days. Through this exhibition, GESTER aims to collaborate deeply with textile enterprises and research institutions worldwide to drive technological innovation and sustainable development in the textile industry. Exhibit Overview At this exhibition, GESTER will present several notable textile testing instruments, covering a range of fields from material tensile testing to friction and environmental control testing: 1. GT-C01-1A Universal Tensile Strength Tester This machine is known for its powerful testing functions and high-precision measurements, capable of performing tensile, tear, and shear tests on textile materials, making it an ideal tool for testing fabric strength. 2. GT-C09 Snap Button Tester Specifically designed to test the tensile strength of buttons, zippers, and other accessories, ensuring that these components do not easily fall off or break during daily wear. 3. GT-D04 Electronic Crockmeter By simulating friction, this instrument tests the colorfastness of textiles, helping companies ensure that their products do not fade or transfer color easily during use. 4. GT-C13B Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Machine This machine is primarily used to evaluate the abrasion resistance and pilling of textiles, making it an essential tool in the quality control of garments and home textiles. 5. GT-C26B Hydrostatic Head Tester This device measures the water resistance of fabrics under different pressures, making it especially suitable for testing the performance of waterproof materials. 6. GT-C75 Circular Sample Cutter Used for quickly and accurately cutting samples, ensuring consistency in sample size during the testing process. 7. GT-C12A Hydraulic Bursting Strength Tester Suitable for evaluating the burst resistance of fabrics, this machine is widely used for testing functional materials. 8. GT-C52 Temperature & Humidity Test Chamber This chamber provides precise temperature and humidity control environments for testing the performance of textiles under different climate ...

GESTER Exhibit WENZHOU INT'L LEATHER FAIR From August 23 to 25, 2024, the 27th China (Wenzhou) International Leather, Shoe Material & Shoe Machinery Fair was successfully held at the Wenzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center. As a globally renowned manufacturer of material testing equipment, GESTER showcased its latest testing technologies and equipment at this event. During the exhibition, GESTER displayed a range of high-precision, high-performance testing devices at booths 6A211 and 6A212, covering various testing stages for leather, shoe materials, and finished shoes. The exhibition attracted widespread attention and received high praise from industry insiders and visitors alike. Highlights of the Exhibited Equipment At this exhibition, GESTER presented the following shoe material testing equipment: 1. GT-UA03 Single Column Tensile Test Machine The single-column tensile test machine is used to determine the mechanical and physical properties of materials under conditions such as tension, compression, bending, shearing, tearing, peeling, and puncture. During the exhibition, this equipment drew significant attention due to its ease of operation and high flexibility, earning widespread recognition. 2. GT-KB03B-1 DIN Abrasion Tester The DIN abrasion tester is suitable for testing the abrasion performance of elastic materials, rubber, tires, conveyor belts, and shoe soles. The GT-KB03B-1 adopts the internationally standardized DIN abrasion testing method, and its precise evaluation capabilities were highly praised by professional visitors during the exhibition. 3. GT-KC01-1 IULTCS & Veslic Leather Abrasion Tester The abrasion resistance of leather directly impacts the product's lifespan and appearance. The leather abrasion tester is used for color fastness testing of leather and plastics. Under specific pressure, the surface of the dye sample is repeatedly rubbed with white wool felt. The exhibition demonstrated how this device provides strong data support for product development. 4. GT-C13B-6 Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester The Martindale tester is used to determine the abrasion resistance and pilling resistance of various textile structures. The sample is rubbed against an abrasive under low pressure and continuously changing directions, and the abrasion or pilling is compared with standard parameters. At the exhibition, it provided textile companies with reliable quality testing solutions. 5. GT-KC10A-12 Bally Resistance Flexing Tester The flexing resistance of shoe materials is a crucial indicator of their durability. The Bally Resistance Flexing Tester simulated multiple bending processes under actual wearing conditions during the exhibition, demonstrating the performance of shoe materials during use and helping companies predict the product’s lifespan. 6. GT-KB06A EN Sole Flexing Tester The flexing tester is designed to determine the resistance to cracking or flexing of materials at bending creases. This testing...

Welcome Indian Customers to GESTER As a company dedicated to providing high-quality testing equipment, GESTER has always been committed to helping customers ensure the reliability of their product quality. Recently, we hosted clients from India who visited our factory to inspect our testing equipment. This visit not only showcased the technical strength of our equipment but also laid a solid foundation for further strengthening our collaboration. During the visit, the Indian clients explored various testing devices, including the Taber Abrasion Tester GT-C14B, the Footwear Slip Resistance Tester GT-KB48, and the Furniture Universal Testing Machine GT-LD09. These devices play critical roles in their respective fields, serving as essential tools to ensure stable performance of products in practical use. By closely observing these machines, the clients gained a deeper understanding of the technical advantages our products offer. Taber Abrasion Tester GT-C14 The Taber Abrasion Tester is used to determine the abrasion resistance of materials and evaluate their wear properties, such as measuring mass loss, thickness loss, and transmittance. The unique wear process involves placing the test sample on a rotating platform, where two abrasive wheels press against the material, causing wear. The sample turntable speed can be controlled at options of 60 rpm and 72 rpm. The device comes with precision steel weights of 250g and 750g, providing standard wheel loads of 500g and 1000g. The weights are marked to indicate the total load on each wheel, including the weight of the abrasion arm (250g). The Taber Abrasion Tester can be used with various abrasion media and accessories for testing. Footwear Slip Resistance Tester GT-KB48 The Slip Resistance Tester applies a predetermined load using different media or specified materials such as wood, PVC, or tiles, and sets the required friction time and speed to measure the coefficient of friction of the shoe sole, thereby assessing the slip resistance of the footwear. The test specimen is placed on the test platform, with glycerin as the lubricant. A certain load is applied, and the platform is moved horizontally with the specimen by lateral traction. The dynamic friction force is measured, and the dynamic friction coefficient is calculated. Furniture Universal Testing Machine GT-LD09 This furniture universal testing machine is used to test the mechanical properties of tables and chairs. It can perform horizontal static load and durability tests, as well as vertical static load and impact tests. The machine features a frame structure design made from high-quality industrial aluminum, offering both aesthetics and functionality. The adjustable parts of the test machine's frame utilize a pulley structure, allowing easy adjustment of the loading position to accommodate different sample specifications. The positioning handle makes positioning easier and more efficient. The visit by the Indian clients was not just an equipme...

Celebrate Qixi Festival with GESTER The Qixi Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday that aims to inherit and promote excellent traditional Chinese culture, understand the real significance of traditional festivals, and enrich the spiritual and cultural lives of employees. To celebrate this festival, GESTER has organized a series of colorful Qixi-themed activities to convey warm blessings and create a strong festive atmosphere. The Qixi Festival, also known as the Double Seventh Festival, has a history of over a thousand years. It originates from the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, where every year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, the Cowherd and Weaver Girl meet on the Magpie Bridge over the Milky Way. Celebrating the Qixi Festival is not only a way to inherit traditional culture but also a reflection of yearning for a beautiful life. To ensure that every employee can experience the warmth and romance of the festival, GESTER has specially prepared festival gifts: cups and cute bears. These gifts convey the warmth and romance of the festival. Through these small tokens of appreciation, GESTER hopes that each employee, amidst their busy work, can feel the joy of the festival and the company’s care. The Qixi Festival is a day filled with love and blessings. GESTER hopes that through these thoughtful arrangements, everyone will feel a strong sense of warmth and happiness during the festival. We sincerely wish each employee a happy Qixi Festival and family happiness. May everyone receive abundant love and blessings on this special day. Let us look forward to a beautiful future together and feel more care and support within our company family.

GESTER Conducts Quality Testing of Athletes' Equipment for the Paris Olympics During the globally watched Olympics, athletes rely not only on their efforts and training but also on high-quality equipment to ensure their performance on the field. As core parts of an athlete's gear, the quality of clothing and footwear directly impacts their performance. GESTER testing equipment has played a significant role in ensuring the quality of this gear. I. Clothing Quality Testing Abrasion Test Athletes' clothing needs to withstand high-intensity friction during competitions and training. For instance, GESTER's Martindale Abrasion and Pilling Tester GT-C13B can simulate the wear conditions of actual use. By accurately measuring the abrasion resistance of clothing fabrics, it ensures that athletes' clothing remains intact and comfortable even after prolonged use. Air Permeability Test Air permeability is a crucial indicator for sportswear. GESTER's Automatic Air Permeability Tester GT-C27 measures the air permeability of fabrics, ensuring that the clothing can effectively wick away sweat during intense exercise, keeping the athletes dry and comfortable, and preventing discomfort from sweat retention. Tensile and Tear Strength Test In intense sports, clothing needs to withstand stretching and tearing pressures. GESTER's Universal Tensile Strength Tester can simulate the stress conditions of actual use, ensuring that the strength and toughness of the clothing meet the athletes' needs, preventing performance issues due to clothing damage during competitions. II. Footwear Quality Testing Abrasion and Durability Test The abrasion resistance of shoe soles directly affects athletes' running and jumping performance. GESTER's Taber Abrasion Tester GT-C14 is used to determine the material's abrasion resistance and evaluate its wear degree by measuring its mass loss, thickness loss, and transmittance. Footwear Universal Test The Universal Testing Machine for Footwear can conduct various performance tests on footwear products, including tensile, compression, bending, shear, bonding strength, peel, and tear tests. These tests ensure the stability and reliability of footwear products in different environments, providing comprehensive protection for athletes. III. Professional Technology  GESTER testing equipment not only plays a role during the Olympics but also provides strong quality assurance for manufacturers in the daily production of sports equipment. Through advanced testing technology and equipment, GESTER helps manufacturers identify and solve potential issues in product design, material selection, and production processes, improving product quality and ensuring that every piece of sports equipment meets international standards. The Olympics is not only a grand event for sports competition but also a platform for showcasing technology and quality. GESTER testing equipment, with its precise, efficient, and reliable performance, plays an important role in ens...