This Apparatus for determination the water vapor absorption of leather is applied to all types of leathers especially for leather uppers and lining of footwear or other types of materials for making uppers and lining of footwear such as all kinds of textile and lining of other materials, as waterproof textile laminates, etc ..

Also, result of testing the water vapour absorption together with the result of water vapor permeability is necessary to calculate the water vapor coefficient as an important physical quality indicators.

Apparatus is made according to the requirements and apply for the tests according to the following standards:
EN ISO 17229, Leather – Physical and mechanical tests – Determination of water vapour absorption
EN 13515 Footwear absorption test methods for uppers and lining Water vapour permeabilityand absorption
EN ISO 20344 Personal protective equipment – Test methods for footwear
6 Test methods for upper, lining and tongue
6.7 Determination of water vapour absorption (WVA)
6.8 Determination of water vapour coefficient

Operating principle:
Into the test vessel pour the prescribed amount of distilled water, on the opening of the container adjust a test sample which covers the seal and then strengthen a cover. Containers with samples are positioned on the stand and placed in the area with the prescribed conditions of temperature of 23 ± 2 °C.

Description of the device:
The device consists of six (6) test containers with a seal and a cover that are placed on the stand, and the pressure knife for preparing - cutting the samples.
Dimension: (L) 350 x (W) 240 x (H) 170 mm;
Weight: 7 kg