Viral Penetration Resistance Tester
The Viral Penetration Resistance (VPR) Tester enables standardized testing of protective clothing materials for resistance to penetration by bacteriophages. The test follows Standard Test Methods (STM) developed by ASTM and ISO to evaluate the effectiveness of protective materials in preventing contact with body fluids that may contain blood-borne pathogens. Designed in compliance with ASTM F903 and ISO 13994 standards, the VPR Tester accurately assesses the barrier performance of protective clothing. This test method is commonly used for finished products such as gloves, gowns, aprons, arm shields, coveralls, hoods, and boots, as well as for individual material samples used in protective apparel.
Performance
- Touch key operation for selection of test standards and classifications
- Programmable Controller based operation for precision timings as per STM
- Two stage Precision air pressure controls for graded pressurisation of Test-Cell
- Each Independent Test-Cell can test simultaneously different Standards
- High precision sensors with desired accuracy to achieve the STM parameters
- Test-Cell with Slide-in-Slide-out easy mount options
- Test-Cell quick release coupling and Hose for trouble free operation
- SITRA Performance Validation certification for the Tester
Features
Supports future test standard upgrades with PLC/Micro controller, touch-screen operation, SCADA monitoring, and IoT connectivity.
Touch-screen based Pass/Fail recording with precise failure timing and time-stamp logging for accurate results.
SS 3304 test cell with spill handling tray and user-friendly menu option for easy equipment calibration.
Reliability
- Rugged structure capable of several cycles of test for long hours
- 3 Years warranty for the components as an option
- High precision valves with SS piping for long years of operation
Technical Specifications
| SL NO | Particulars | SBPRT-3 | SBPRT-1 | |||||||||
| 1 | Testing Standards | |||||||||||
| ASTM | ASTM 1671 | ASTM 1671 | ||||||||||
| ISO | ISO 16604:2004 | ISO 16604:2004 | ||||||||||
| IS | IS 16545:2016 | IS 16545:2016 | ||||||||||
| 2 | Air Supply | Inlet Air Supply minimum 1 Bar | Inlet Air Supply minimum 1 Bar | |||||||||
| 3 | Power Supply | 220V Single Phase, 250 Watts | 220V Single Phase, 250 Watts | |||||||||
| 4 | Test Cell | |||||||||||
| No of Test Heads | 3 Designed as per ASTM F-903, ISO 13994 | 1 Designed as per ASTM F-903, ISO 13994 | ||||||||||
| Mounting | Easy Slide -in Slide-Out & Lock | Easy Slide -in Slide-Out & Lock | ||||||||||
| Material | SS 304 | SS 304 | ||||||||||
| Standards | As per ASTM F903 | As per ASTM F903 | ||||||||||
| Gaskets | As per Standard | As per Standard | ||||||||||
| Retaining Mesh | Nylon | Nylon | ||||||||||
| Lighting for Viewing | 3 Nos Once for each Cell | 1 Nos Once for each Cell | ||||||||||
| Valves | Ball Valve SS | Ball Valve SS | ||||||||||
| Pressurising Port | SS 304 Quick release | SS 304 Quick release | ||||||||||
| Pressurising hose | Flexible Hose with QR End Connector | Flexible Hose with QR End Connector | ||||||||||
| Fixing Torque | 13.6 Nm | 13.6 Nm | ||||||||||
| 5 | Control System | |||||||||||
| Electronics | PLC Controller | Micro Controller | ||||||||||
| Display | 7 inch Touch Screen | 4.3 inch Touch Screen | ||||||||||
| Pressure Sensor For Test Cell | Acccuracy 0.5 Kpa | Acccuracy 0.5 Kpa | ||||||||||
| Valves | High Response Pneumatic | High Response Pneumatic | ||||||||||
| STM Operation | Simultaneously different STM on Each Test-Cell | -NA- | ||||||||||
| Menu Options | Scada display for Test Monitoring Operating Mode Engineer Mode for Custom settings Mode for Calibration of time & pressure |
Scada display for Test Monitoring Operating Mode Engineer Mode for Custom settings Mode for Calibration of time & pressure |
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| 6 | Equipment Dimension & Weight | |||||||||||
| Dimension & Weight | 800 × 400 × 1100 mm, 75 Kg | 350 × 300 × 1100 mm, 40 Kg | ||||||||||
| Packed Dimension | 900x 500 x 1200 mm, 85 Kg | 450 x 400 x 1200 mm, 45 Kg | ||||||||||
| 7 | Accessories (Optional) | |||||||||||
| Torque Wrench | 1–20 Nm configurable | 1–20 Nm configurable | ||||||||||
| Spare Gaskets | 12 Nos | 4 Nos | ||||||||||
| Spare Test Heads | 3 Test-Cell with Stand | 1 Test-Cell | ||||||||||
| Floor Mount Tested Stand | Yes | No – only Table Mount Option | ||||||||||
| Air Compressor | 25 PSI Diaphram Compressor | 25 PSI Diaphram Compressor | ||||||||||