Leather Water Vapour Permeability Tester

Cup method tester determining breathability of leather in mg per cm2 per hour. Used for shoe uppers and garment leather. Higher permeability shows better comfort for shoe linings and uppers.

Specification

Leather is sealed over a cup containing desiccant or water and weighed at intervals in a controlled chamber. The permeability rate is calculated in mg/cm2/h.

Features

• Twelve cups
• Controlled humidity
• Air flow chamber
• Digital balance
• Programmable schedule

Technical Specifications

Cups	12
Temperature	23 +/-1 deg C
Humidity	50% RH
Balance	0.001 g
Cup opening	50 mm
Air flow	2 m/s
Power	230 V AC, 50 Hz
Standards	IUP 15, ISO 14268

Standard Accessories

• Cups
• Desiccant
• Gaskets