Lisson Tretrad test according to ISO 12951

Determination of mass loss, fibre bind and stair nosing appearance change
Lisson Tetrad
Testing lab
Floor & wallcovering
Legislation
Contruction Products Regulation (EU) 305/2011
Testing standard

ISO 12951

Principle

The specimens of a textile floor covering are exposed, at constant load and slippage and for a prescribed number of double passages, to the action of a four-footed wheel (Tretrad), the feet of which are fitted with interchangeable rubber soles.

lisson tetrad schets

A Lisson Tretrad machine comprises a bed plate, a vacuum cleaning system and two Tretrad assemblies.

Testing procedure

  • Test A: Determination of mass loss of textile floor coverings, also used to assess fibre bind of synthetic pile carpets
  • Test B: Determination of stair nosing: appearance change of textile floor coverings
  • Test C: Determination of fibre bind on synthetic loop pile carpets
  • Test D: Determination of fibre bind (hairiness) on needled floorcoverings and floor coverings without pile
lisson test equipment

Lisson Tretrad test equipment

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