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POROSIMETER MK1

 

porosimeter

POROSIMETER:
JDC's Porosimeter was designed for free flight industries, providing accurate measurement of porosity (amount of air which passes through a material). In particular, porosity is important for parachutes and paragliders to measure their equipment on occasion to determine any non-visible wear. CLICK HERE for a guide on parachute maintenance.

MSRP: $1,300.00

SPECIFICATIONS - USER MANUAL (PDF)

 

 

 

FEATURES OF THE POROSIMETER MK1:
Scroll down for full specifications and accuracies:

  • FEATURES:
    • Dimension: 6.0 diameter x 9.0 in, 5 lbs. (250mm diameter x 230 mm, 2.3 kg)
    • Measures time it takes for 0.25 liters of air to pass through an area of 38.5 cm^2 at 4 hPa (10 mb) of pressure
    • Simple operation
    • Replaceable Lithium battery (included and installed)
    • Two-year warranty
    • Made in Switzerland

 

 

 porosimeter
Constructed in Switzerland for years of use. Fabricated of metal and high grade rubber, the Porosimeter is durable yet simple to use.The electronic timer is plugged in, and a reed switch is tripped when the billows starts to draw air through the fabric. This ensures simple and easily replicated measurements of air flow.

The Porosimeter MK-1 is delivered in a solid high-impact plastic case with supports inside for solid protection during transporting and storage.
Specifications:
Units:

seconds
Range: 0.2 to 32+ mph; 0.3 to 51+ km/h
Accuracy: +/- 2%