Calati 300AST — Leather Softness Tester According to ISO 17235
The Calati 300AST is a professional instrument for measuring the softness of leather, hides, textiles and flexible materials according to ISO 17235. It is designed for laboratories, quality control departments and productions where material softness must be measured in a simple, repeatable and documentable way.
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Digital softness tester for leather and flexible materials
The Calati 300AST is designed for users who need to check leather softness in a professional and repeatable way, avoiding only manual or subjective evaluations.
Softness measurement is important in tanneries, testing laboratories, product development and final quality control, especially when results must be compared between lots, suppliers, articles or different productions.
Thanks to its robust structure, digital display and complete standard equipment, the 300AST is suitable for both laboratory use and industrial production environments.
Calati 300AST
Softness Tester ISO 17235
Professional measurement of leather, hide and flexible material softness.
Calati 300AST — softness tester according to ISO 17235
Technical features of Calati 300AST
The 300AST measures material softness by deflection according to the ISO 17235 method.
Measuring range
0 ÷ 6 mm
Deflection measurement in millimetres according to the method defined by ISO 17235.
Digital display
Direct reading
Immediate display of the softness value, easy to read and record.
Reference standard
ISO 17235
Instrument designed for measurements consistent with the international method for leather softness.
Structure
Painted aluminium
Robust, stable and lightweight body, suitable for daily use in laboratory and quality control.
Approximate weight
About 1.5 kg
Easy to handle, while remaining stable during sample measurement.
Identification
Serial number and certificate
Each instrument is identified by a unique serial number and supplied with a conformity certificate.
Standard equipment of Calati 300AST
The instrument is supplied complete with the accessories required for professional use.
Calati 300AST tester
Digital instrument for measuring the softness of leather and flexible materials according to ISO 17235.
Rigid protective case
Case for safe transport and correct storage of the instrument.
Reset disc
Accessory for correctly preparing the instrument before use.
Two reducing discs
Accessories to adapt the measurement on medium or soft leathers, according to operating needs.
Operating manual
Step-by-step operating instructions available in PDF format for correct use of the instrument.
Conformity certificate
Conformity document issued by Calati for the supplied instrument.
Strengths of the Calati 300AST softness tester
According to ISO 17235
Designed for softness checks consistent with the international reference standard.
Repeatable results
Helps transform subjective softness evaluation into a measurable and comparable control.
Easy to use
Practical instrument with digital display and immediate operation, suitable for laboratory and production.
Clear instructions
The new step-by-step PDF explains how to prepare, reset and use the instrument correctly.
Complete documentation
Technical sheet, instruction manual and conformity certificate support professional quality control.
Made in Italy
CALATI product, marketed and supported by Danese Srl with technical assistance and spare parts.
Main applications
The Calati 300AST is suitable for tanneries, testing laboratories, quality control departments, leather goods manufacturers, textile companies and businesses working with flexible materials where softness is an important technical parameter.
It is especially useful when samples must be compared, production consistency must be checked, the effect of a process must be verified, or the softness result must be documented according to a recognized method.
Step-by-step instruction manual
The new Calati 300AST instruction PDF explains how to use the instrument correctly, step by step.
How to prepare the instrument
The instruction manual helps the operator prepare the 300AST before measurement, including correct reset procedure and use of the supplied accessories.
How to perform the measurement
The manual guides the operator through the practical measuring sequence, helping reduce mistakes and improve repeatability between samples.
Comparison video: Calati 300AST and MSA ST300
Watch the comparison video between the Calati 300AST softness tester and the MSA ST300.
Download technical sheet and instruction manual
The updated documentation of the Calati 300AST includes the general technical sheet / product brochure and the new step-by-step instruction manual for correct use of the instrument.
Technical sheet / brochure
General PDF with the main information about Calati 300AST, technical data, standard equipment and use for softness measurement according to ISO 17235.
Step-by-step instruction manual
Practical PDF manual explaining how to prepare and use the Calati 300AST correctly during daily softness measurement.
Maintenance and care
To keep the instrument efficient over time, clean the Calati 300AST with a soft cloth after use and always store it in the supplied protective case.
Avoid non-recommended lubricants, direct compressed air and aggressive products. The instrument must be treated as a professional measuring device.
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