In textile quality testing, shrinkage rate testing is a key step in evaluating product durability and dimensional stability. Traditional methods rely on manual operation, which is inefficient and has large errors. How to achieve standardized, automated, and high-precision full process testing?

SDL AtlasofVortexSeries equipment andQuickViewFabric shrinkage rateThe analyzer together forms a complete solution for textile shrinkage testing, covering four core processes: washing, drying, automation control, and data measurement.

Equipment positioning and functional division of labor

Vortex M6washing machineStandardized washing cornerstone

core functionality：Specially designed to simulate standardized washing processes. It strictly followsAATCC LP1-2018andM6 MonographStandard, supporting water temperature, water volume, and mixing/rotation speed/Precise control of time and other parameters to ensure consistent testing conditions.

Technical Highlights: PossessISO 17025Calibration capability, remote monitoring（RemoteAccess App）, customizable up to100Hour long washing program.

Vortex M6DDrying machine: efficient drying partner

Supporting rolesSpecially designed to match M6Washing machine design, completing the drying process after washing. adopt18Large capacity galvanized steel drum, efficient air blowing system(220CFMairflow)and5350Watt heating power ensures fast and uniform drying, in compliance withAATCC 88B，88C，124，130，135，142，143，150，172，179and188Waiting for standards.

synergy: Compared to M6Sharing the same technical framework (such as calibration capability) to form a 'washing' system-Drying "basic unit.

Vortex Pluswashing machineAutomated Washing Upgrade Version

Advanced AutomationIn M6On the basis of functionality, an "automatic liquid detergent distribution system" has been added, supporting unmanned continuous operation50Secondary cycle testing. Equipped with a multilingual touch screen, suitable for long-term and multiple washing simulations (such as clothing durability testing).

positioning: Can be regarded as M6The 'advanced version' enhances automation and batch processing capabilities.

QuickViewshrinkage rateAnalyzer: Intelligent Measurement Terminal

Measurement terminalAdopting digital optical imaging technology to replace traditional manual measurement. By 650mm×650mmIdentification zone and ±1mmAccuracy, automatic calculation of latitude and longitude shrinkage rate and diagonal deviation, supportingAATCC135、187 and 179TheISO 6330、5077、3005and3759Waiting for standards.

independenceAlthough it is an independent device, it is compatible with all shrinkage testing instruments (including Vortex)Series), providing data closed loop.

Collaborative workflow

Four types of equipment form a complete chain in actual testing:

preprocessing：Vortex M6orVortex PlusPerform standardized washing (the latter is suitable for multiple cycle scenarios)

post-processing：M6DThe dryer completes the drying process

data analysis：QuickViewScan the sample benchmark and generate a real-time shrinkage rate report (including QR code traceability).

This process ensures full chain compliance and efficiency from operation to result.

Technological Evolution and Production Line Logic

foundation layer：M6washing machine+ M6DThe dryer constitutes the 'core physical testing unit' and meets basic washing and drying needs.

Automated Expansion：Vortex PlusInM6On the basis of hardware, it integrates automatic allocation and long-term control, targeting high-frequency testing scenarios.

Digital closed-loop：QuickViewAs an 'independent analysis tool', fill the gaps in automation and accuracy in the measurement process, and achieve 'operation'-Upgrade the entire measurement process.

Collaborative construction of the four from pre-processing to result analysis“Full process intelligent laboratory”.

Advantages of System Integration

By combining usage, users can obtain the following core values:

standardizationThe entire process conforms toAATCC/ISOStandards to reduce testing deviations caused by equipment differences

Efficiency improvementAutomated washing(Vortex Plus)+fastmeasurement(QuickView)Compared to traditional methods, it saves more than70%time

Data traceability：QuickViewQR code supports data backtracking

The following is a summary table of the core positioning and collaborative relationships of these four devices:

SDL Atlas' Vortex M6/M6D provides a 'testing environment foundation', Vortex Plus extends' automation capabilities', and QuickView achieves' data intelligence '. The four can operate independently and collaborate to build a "full process laboratory system" from pre-processing to result analysis, serving the quality control and R&D innovation of textile manufacturers.

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