Design and Development of an Innovative Test Device Capable of Automatically Performing Carpet Static Loading Tests

Abstract

The resistance of carpets to texture deformation is considered one of the most important properties that affects the quality of carpet. Static load is an essential factor that has a profound impact on carpets causing compression of carpet pile yarns. Mainly, two tests are available to determine the compressibility and resilience performance of carpets, namely thickness loss after brief moderate static loading and thickness loss after prolonged heavy static loading. Currently, the commercially available test devices have drawbacks, including a requirement for an additional apparatus to test performance, conducting tests manually which leads to personal faults, and inability of storing test data. In this study, a newly developed test device for measuring compressibility and resilience performance of carpet was designed and manufactured. The newly designed test device is statistically verified and capable of performing carpet thickness measurement, brief moderate static loading and prolonged heavy static loading tests automatically.