Roaches International

Textile Quality Control & Testing Equipment

Roaches International is a UK based manufacturer of equipment used for the manufacture and quality control of textiles – known and respected worldwide for its suite of laboratory dyeing and testing equipment.

Roaches International provides the textile testing industry with a one stop shop for all of their equipment, consumables and service requirements.

Now present in Indonesia by officially partnering with PT. Kawan Era Baru.

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Roaches International List of Products

Roaches machines meet specifications set by leading retailers such as:

Colortec ~ Roaches International

Colortec²

The ideal instrument for research and development.

Pyrotec ~ Roaches International

Pyrotec³

The global leader in infra-red dyeing technology. A state of the art laboratory dyeing machine

Durawash ~ Alat Test Pencucian Tekstil

Durawash

For high volume repeat washing tests, giving higher efficiency for your business.

Martindale ~ Abrasion & Pilling Tester

Martindale

Abrasion & Pilling Tester.

Washtec ~ Alat Test Tekstil Cuci Warna

Washtec

The New and Improved Colour Fastness To Washing Tester.

Crocktec Auto

Crocktec

Colour fastness testing through rubbing (crocking).

ICI Mace Snag Tester

ICI Mace Snag Tester

Determine the snagging resistance of heavy duty fabrics.

Feel free to discuss your purchase plan with our sales team.

Colortec²

The ideal instrument for research and development

The Colortec² is an ideal instrument for research and development, as well as recipe formulation. It is suitable for use at temperatures up to 135°C (275°F) and can process most types of material in the single kier.

Holders are supplied for fabric, yarn or loose stock. An external vessel provides the ability for making additions and dosing to the kier even at high temperatures and pressures.

Liquor circulation is achieved using a heavy-duty stainless steel gear pump, which is reversible. The gear pump speed is controlled electronically.

Liquor can be circulated externally through other equipment such as a spectrophotometer for on line analysis of the dye liquor, providing maximum potential for both research and production.

The process control is achieved using an advanced technology PLC based system. This gives utmost flexibility and allows the machine to be linked to the factories standard Ethernet 10/100 Network.

As standard the controller will store up to 5000 batches of historical data which includes all of the Inputs and Outputs of the PLC as well as time, temperature, pressure, flow rates and any other information that you could wish to be available.

Recipes can be copied, edited and linked easily.

Colortec² Features and Specifications

  •  Compact Design
  •  High Temperature pH Monitoring
  •  Programmable Dosing from Additions Tank
  •  Fully Programmable Liquor Flow
  •  Historical Temperature Profile
  • Recording Connection to In-Line
  • Spectrophotometer to measure live changes of dye liquor
  •  Max Temperature 135°C
  •  Differential Pressure Control
  •  Connection to Existing Network
  •  Up to 300 grammes of Material
Power Supply 230V, 1 Phase, 50-60Hz
Size (to top of screen) 850mm (L) x 600mm (D) x 1200mm (H)

Feel free to discuss your purchase plan with our sales team.

Pyrotec³

The global leader in infra-red dyeing technology.

The Pyrotec³ is a state of the art laboratory dyeing machine using quartz high efficiency heating and Forced Air cooling system which is totally controlled by a microprocessor controller.

Pyrotec³ is a global leader in infra-red dyeing technology and is fully endorsed by major dye stuff and auxiliary chemical suppliers as their model of choice.

Pyrotec³ is fully compatible with the AD-Chem dosing system. This simple yet effective device allows a liquid product to be introduced into the dye tube in a controlled manner.

Ad-Chem allows the laboratory process to better replicate the bulk dye process.

Pyrotec³ has an extensive range of dye tube sizes and will process up to 24 tubes in a single dye cycle. If you value your lab-dip efficiency and performance then Pyrotec³ is a must for your colour development laboratory.

Pyrotec³ Features and Specifications

Pyrotec³ includes the Roaches digital microprocessing controller. This intuitive technology ensures minimal training for technicians and highly accurate process control.

Programming options are simple and easy to input, these are pictorial so there is no need for multiple language settings.

Pyrotec³ provides a temperature range from 40°C (ambient) to 135°C for maximum substrate and dye cycle conformity.

  • System control and temperature calibrationaccuracy +/-1°C
  • Temperature control with a +/-0.25°C accuracy
  • Maximum heating gradient at 3°C/min up to 135°C
  • Maximum cooling gradient at 3°C/min from 135°C to 70°C (ambient temp 18°C)

Total control for time, temperature and rotation speed provides the ideal parameters to produce the perfect lab-dip.

Dimensions:
Electrical:
Length: 750mm Voltage: 230V
Depth: 580mm Frequency: 50/60Hz
Height: 640mm Single Phase
Unit Weight: 80kg (excluding tubes)
Code Maximum Machine Capacity Tube Volume Working Volume
A 24 Tubes 100ml 82ml
A1 16 Tubes 180ml 135ml
B 16 Tubes 275ml 215ml
B1 8 Tubes 400ml 300ml
B2 8 Tubes 650ml 450ml
C 8 Tubes 1000ml 750ml
D* 4 Tubes 2000ml 1500ml
E* 2 Tubes 4000ml 3000ml
F* 1 Tube 8000ml 7200ml

* D, E and F tubes will require a dedicated carrier plate for each tube size

Pyrotec³ has a robust construction with a coated mild steel exterior shell and a high grade stainless steel interior chamber, tube carrier and tubes.

  • Highly efficient air cooling system, removing the necessity for connection to water supply and drainage
  • Factory set maximum temperature levelwith audible alarm
  • A totally independent quartz high efficiency heating system
  • Door locking mechanism to disable carrier rotation and machine heating.

9 dye tube sizes are available, with a machine capacity from 1 tube to 24 tubes in the machine at any one time.

Durawash

For high volume repeat washing tests

If you have a high volume of repeating washing colour fastness tests or specific garment or fabric print durability tests, pleat retention, waddings and quilted waddings then Durawash is the perfect choice.

Durawash conforms to many high street and brand test methods and procedures and simulates the conditions necessary to meet leading chain stores standard garment and fabric print durability tests.

Durawash can produce washing effects from a single cycle that are comparable to 5 standard domestic washes. Massive savings can be generated from test time to water and other utilities.

* Independent hydro-extractor sold separately

Durawash Features and Specifications

Durawash includes the new Roaches touch screen interface. This intuitive technology ensures minimal training for technicians and highly accurate process control. Simple programming for new test methods.

Programming options are simple and easy to input, these are pictorial so there is no need for multiple language settings.

  • System control and temperature calibration accuracy better than +/-1°C
  • Automatic fill function
  • Temperature control with a +/-0.25°C accuracy
Dimensions:
Electrical:
Length: 730mm Voltage: 20/240V
Depth: 520mm Frequency: 50/60Hz
Height: 910mm (Lid Open) Single Phase
Unit Weight: 66kg  

ARCADIA GROUP

  • Arcadia Group CA 10a Print Durability for Textiles

BS

  • BS 7907:2007: Withdrawn
  • CEN TR 16792 2014 (Annex C): Safety of children’s clothing

M&S

  • M&S C15 Print Durability
  • M&S P5 Durability Wash for Garments and Components
  • M&S P6 Durability Wash for Pleat Retention
  • M&S P7 Durability of Waddings and Quilted Waddings to Washing
  • M7S P69 Cockling

Durawash is approved and specified by  M&S

NEXT

  •  Next TM 8 Appearance for Garments and Products

Constructed from high grade stainless steel for long life, the Durawash incorporates a number of safety and other features:

  • Lid interlock and latch
  • Water level protection to disable heating when low level or empty
  • Stainless steel bearing housing
  • Stainless steel impellor.

Feel free to discuss your purchase plan with our sales team.

Martindale

Abrasion & Pilling Tester.

Martindale is globally recognised as a definitive apparatus for determining the propensity of a substrate for pilling and the determination of resistance to abrasion.

It is the perfect choice for organisations practicing lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S or other certifications where traceability and location are key requirements.

Martindale Features and Specifications

Roaches Martindale includes the new touch screen interface. This intuitive technology ensures minimal training for techniciansand highly accurate process control. Simple programming for new test methods.

  • Programming options are simple and easy to input.
  • Individual recording of test revolutions for each test head.
  • Abrasion, pilling and sock abrasion accessories are available.
  • Ergonomicall designed storage for sample holders and weights.
Model Depth Length Height Weight
4 Position 570mm 605mm 340mm 80kg
6 Position 800mm 605mm 340mm 90kg
8 Position 800mm 605mm 340mm 95kg
9 Position 800mm 605mm 340mm 100kg

Electrical

Voltage 90/250V
Frequency 50/60Hz
Single Phase
Abrasion Tests Modified Abrasion Tests
Arcadia AG35 Arcadia AG33
Arcadia AG32 Arcadia AG61
Arcadia AG34 Arcadia AG75
AS 2001 EN 13770
ASTM D4966 EN 15973
BS 2543 EN 16094
BS 3424-24 ISO 17076-2
BS 5690:1979 ISO 26082-1
BS 5690:1988  
BS 5690:1991 Pilling Tests
BS 8428 Arcadia AG26
EN 13520 ASTM D4970
EN 14325 EN ISO 12945-2
EN 14465 M&S P17
EN 14605 M&S P18C
EN 343 Next TM26
EN 388 SN 198525
EN 530 Woolmark TM196
EN 943-2  
EN ISO 12947  
IS 12673  
ISO 17704  
ISO 5470-2  
M&S P19 series  
Next 18 series  

Ancillary equipment and consumables conforming to major international standards and Brand requirements can be supplied on request.

Constructed from only the highest grade materials, Roaches Martindale is a robust unit built for accuracy and reliability.

Roaches Martindale is available with 4, 6, 8 and 9 test heads options for maximum versatility.

With a simple twisting action the clamping rings easily secure test materials into place.

Washtec

The New and Improved Colour Fastness To Washing Tester.

Washtec is compliant with AATCC and ISO standards, constructed from high grade stainless steel for long life and is available in either single size pot (P) or duel size pot (P A2) options, allowing you to choose the best configuration for your colour fastness testing requirements.

Washtec P A2 has been exclusively designed to allow you to utilise equal numbers of 550ml pots and 1200ml pots.

Washtec Features and Specifications

Programming options are simple and easy to input:

  • Push and twist action provides a safe and efficient method of loading/unloading the pots
  • System control and temperature calibration accuracy better than +/-1°C
  • Temperature control with a +/-0.25°C accuracy
  • Temperature range from ambient 20°C to 98°C
  • Rotation/inch button for accurate carrier positioning for loading/unloading.

Dimensions:

Model Length Depth Height
Single bath P A2 4+4 & P8 630mm 620mm 870mm (Lid Open)
Single bath P 12 only 740mm 620mm 870mm (Lid Open)
Single bath P A2 8+8 & P16 860mm 620mm 870mm (Lid Open)
Single bath P A2 12+12 & P24 1100mm 650mm 870mm (Lid Open)

Electrical:

Voltage Frequency
220/230V 50/60Hz Single Phase
400V 50Hz Three Phase & Neutral
220V 60Hz Three Phase
AATC WOOLMARK
 AATCC 2, 3, 28, 61, 151, 190  TM 7
 AATCC 86, 132, 151  TM 115
 TM 177
ISO  TM 193
 ISO 105-C06  TM 199
 ISO 105-C08  TM 240
 ISO 105-C09  TM 241
 ISO 105-C10
 ISO 105-D01 M&S
 ISO 105-E03  M&S C04
 M&S C05
Next  M&S C10A
 TM 2 / 2A  M&S C37
 TM 3 / 3A  M&S P12A
 TM 5

Ancillary equipment and consumables conforming to major international standards and Brand requirements can be supplied on request.

Constructed from high grade stainless steel for long life, the Washtec incorporates a number of safety and other features:

  • Washtec P is available with 8 pot, 12 pot, 16 pot and 24 pot capacities.
  • Washtec P A2 is available with 8 pot (4+4) 16 pot (8+8) and 24 pot (12+12) capacities
  • Lid interlock and latch and drive motor safety interlock
  • Overflow connection to prevent over filling
  • Stainless steel bearing housing
  • Industrial quality motor specification
  • Chemical resistant pot seals are available for solvent testing.

Feel free to discuss your purchase plan with our sales team.

Crocktec / Crocktec Auto

Colour fastness testing through rubbing (crocking).

The Crocktec is a crockmeter which is used to determine colour fastness to rubbing (crocking).  A crocking test shows the resistance of the colour of a textile and other materials to rubbing off and staining.

Colour fastness to Crocking (or rubbing) is a standard that even the most simple of quality expectations will require.

The Roaches Crocktec is available in both motorised and hand-operated models and they are designed to allow everybody (with the correct consumables) to be able to perform fabric crocking testing procedures.

Advanced materials allow almost frictionless movement at the crank pin and arm guide frame, whilst allowing totally lubricant-free operation.

If it is a requirement to perform high volume or extended tests then the Crocktec auto is the motorised version. Advanced engineering gives the Crocktec Auto exact action and motion everytime.

Crocktec Features and Specifications

  • Crocktec is fitted with a stroke counter as standard
  • The standard 9N loading weight is easily changed for other loading variations.
  • Crocktec build quality allows for accurate stroke length each and every time.

Dimensions:

Manual Crocktec Motorised Crocktec
Length 620mm 650mm
Depth 1000mm 200mm
Height 270mm (with handle up) 220mm
Unit Weight 3kg 10kg
AATCC M&S
AATCC 8 M&S C08
AATCC 165  
  BS
NEXT BS EN ISO 105 – X12
TM06  

Crocktec has a perfectly designed specimen clamp to allow many different sample types to be tested without the need for specialist fittings.

A simple spring clip securely fits the crocking cloth to the rubbing “finger”.

ICI Mace Snag Tester

Determine the snagging resistance of heavy duty fabrics.

The ICI Mace Snag Tester has been developed to determine the snagging resistance of heavy duty fabrics.

The apparatus is supplied with 4 rotating cylinders which are fitted with felt sleeves and covered with the test fabric. The number of rotations are controlled by a pre-set electronic counter.

ICI Mace Snag Tester Features and Specifications

  • Rotating cycle number can be pre-set and displayed on the digital counter.
  • Automatically stops when pre-set cycle has been reached.
  • Adjustable chain length.
  • Rubber lined holders for safe storage of test mace balls.
  • Pre-Installed felt sleeves manufactured to ASTM D3939 as standard.
Power Supply 220V, 50-60Hz, 60W
Counter Range 1-9999
Working Positions 4
Speed 60 rpm ±2 rpm
Test Area Ø 82mm x 210mm Width
Mace Ball Weight 160g ±10g
Mace Tips 11 Tips, 10mm long, Ends Ø0.13mm
Chain Working Width 125mm, Ø10mm
Size 900 x 500 x 450mm
Weight 50kg
  • Pack of 12 – Tungsten Carbide Points (Code: 6000-0897)
  • Pack of 4 – ASTM D3939 Felt Sleeves (Code: 6000-0955)
  • Pack of 8 – Retaining Rings for Cylinders (Code: 6000-0956)
  • ASTM D3939 Photographic Standards Grade 1-5 (Code: 5000-0004).

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