Quality Inspection for Lubricity Tester - F0024 – Mattress Compression Tetser – Drick

The Mattress Compression Tester is used to evaluate a degree of firmness common within

the mattressand foam industries, either in the laboratory, or on the production line.

This universal measurement of firmness and hardness is based on a physical property called

the indentation force deflection (IFD) and is calculated by determining the force required

to deflect the test piece a percentage of its original thickness using a circular indentor.

The circular indentor foot applies a force, while also recording the degree of indentation.

To compare test results, test pieces must be of the same size and thickness. The whole article

may be used if moulded shapes are being tested.

Software Package:
The Mattress Compression Tester offers a variety of software features that allows programming

of parameters, operational control and real-time display of the on-going test. This software

package allows the operator to conduct a wide range of tests with an almost limitless array

of test parameters and displayed test information when used with a compatible PC. The

PC based control system uses the Universal Tester program developed by IDM Instruments

Pty Ltd.
The Test Configuration is prepared for each test sample type. This procedure is fully automated.

The test scripts as well as the operating parameters are entered in the Configuration Panel to

run a test. Values including the test type, sample piece, sample size, standard reference and

many more values can all be entered and also saved to be retrieved at a later stage.
The Software Program for the Mattress Compression Tester is automatic. Once the Test

Configuration menu has been programmed,