Vetterman Drum
Vetterman Drum – ASTM D5417 (Carpet Appearance Retention)
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What You Need to Know
• The Vetterman Drum is a laboratory mechanical trafficking method used to evaluate appearance change and durability characteristics of carpet constructions
• The method subjects carpet specimens to repeated rolling and impact forces intended to simulate foot traffic conditions
• Testing is conducted inside a rotating drum using a weighted steel ball fitted with rubber feet
• Results are comparative and are commonly evaluated using …
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