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      Can James Heal supply items specified in ISO 6330:2012?

      ISO 6330 specifies domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing.It also specifies the machine types, ballast and reference detergents required.

      Washing Machine

      ISO 6330 specifies 3 types of Automatic Washing Machines:

      • Type A Automatic Washing Machines are front loading and have a horizontal axis.
      • Type B Automatic Washing Machines are top loading agitator types and have a vertical axis.
      • Type C Automatic Washing Machines are top loading pulsator types and have a vertical axis.

      James Heal supplies the Wascator FOM 71 CLS, which is a Type A machine.


      Tumble Dryer

      ISO 6330 specifies 3 types of Tumble Dryer:

      • Type A1 – Vented
      • Type A2 – Condenser
      • Type A3 - Large Vented

      James Heal supplies AccuDry, which is a Type A1 machine.


      Ballast / Makeweights

      ISO 6330 specifies 3 types of makeweights:

      • Type 1 – 100% Cotton
      • Type 2 – 50% Cotton/50% Polyester
      • Type 3 – 100% Polyester

      Type 1 should be used when testing cellulosic specimens.

      Type 2 or 3 should be used when testing synthetic or blended specimens.


      James Heal supplies Type 1 (702-536) and Type 3 makeweights (702-532).

      Reference Detergents 

      ISO 6330 specifies 6 reference detergents options (with 2 options for detergents 1 &  5). The type of detergent for use in a particular machine is specified in the standard.

      Reference detergents 2, 3 or 6 should be selected for use with the James Heal Wascator.

      The table below indicates which detergents James Heal can supply:

      ISO 6330