KATO TECH / KES Testing Instruments & Texture Measurement Systems

We supply KATO TECH Kawabata Evaluation System (KES) instruments, tensile, pure bending, compression, surface friction testers, and Thermo Labo thermal sensation analyzers worldwide.

Tensile and Shear Testers KES-FB1-A Series

The KES-FB1-A tester analyzes tensile and shear mechanical movements with a display resolution of 0.01. Motorized chucking removes sample slack across fabrics, paper, and polymer films, eliminating operator variance. We supply replacement clamps, load sensors, and calibration sets.

Resolution 0.01
Motorized chucking
Tensile & shear
Sensors & clamp jaws

Pure Bending Testers KES-FB2-A Series

The KES-FB2-A evaluates pure bending rigidity and hysteresis recoverability up to 50 gf·cm. Software resolution of 0.0001 enables testing of ultra-thin films, textiles, and papers without shear interference. We supply replacement motor chucks, servo drives, and signal amplifiers.

Range to 50 gf·cm
Resolution 0.0001
Pure bending test
Servo drive units

Precision Compression Testers KES-FB3-A

The KES-FB3-A tester quantifies tactile softness and compressive resilience with a minimum load detection of 10 gf/cm². It accurately evaluates automotive leather, nonwovens, and apparel textiles. We supply replacement press indenters, load cells, and preamplifier boards.

Detection from 10 gf/cm²
Z-axis compression
Softness recovery
Load cells & indenters

Surface Roughness Testers KES-FB4-A Series

The KES-FB4-A automated surface tester employs a biomimetic contact sensor mimicking human fingertip touch. The system measures average surface friction, frictional fluctuations, and micro-roughness across fabrics, nonwovens, and paper. We supply finger sensors, calibration plates, and rollers.

Biomimetic finger sensor
Friction & roughness
Fabrics, nonwovens, paper
Calibration plates

Precision Friction and Roughness Testers KES-SE

The KES-SE friction tester evaluates static and kinetic frictional coefficients, stick-slip movements, and tactile slipperiness. It is widely utilized for cosmetics, artificial leather, hair, and medical hydrogels. We supply replacement specimen stages, slide carriages, and measurement heads.

Static & kinetic friction
Leather, cosmetics, gels
Slip-stick evaluation
Specimen stages & carriages

Thermal Comfort Testers KES-F7 Thermo Labo II

The KES-F7 Thermo Labo II measures instantaneous peak heat flux qmax and thermal conductivity in compliance with JIS L 1927 and GB/T 35263. It objectively assesses warm/cool touch sensations for bedding, sportswear, and car seats. We supply Thermo Plate units, cooling bases, and heat sensors.

qmax per JIS & GB/T
Warm & cool sensation
Thermo Plate unit
Cooling base & sensors

NDG5 Puncture Strength Testers for Separator Films

The NDG5 machine performs puncture and rupture tests on lithium-ion battery separator films and protective packaging membranes. A precision 0.5R radius needle applies load at strict right angles. We supply replacement test needles, specimen clamp rings, and high-resolution load sensors.

Standard 0.5R needle
Li-ion battery separators
Right-angle load
Clamp rings & needles

Special Industrial Machinery and Custom Sensors

KATO TECH manufactures monofilament and polymer film stretching machines, heat-setting ovens, and fabric drape testers. We offer custom-designed load cells, winding rolls, and precision calibration fixtures. Replacement electronic boards, drive components, and retrofit assemblies are supplied.

Film stretching machines
Custom load cells
Heat-setting ovens
Retrofit assemblies

Kawabata Evaluation System: Scientific Tactile Measurement

KATO TECH KES Kawabata Evaluation System instruments numerically quantify tactile texture, tensile, shear, bending, compression, and surface friction. Developed in partnership with Kyoto University, KES standardizes human tactile perception into objective engineering data.

The KES-FB series measures minute forces and deformations under low mechanical stress, providing researchers with reliable physical coefficients for drapery, form stability, and tactile softness across textiles, films, and nonwovens.

NDG5 Puncture Strength Testing for Lithium Battery Separators

NDG5 puncture strength testers evaluate lithium-ion battery separator films and specialized packaging materials under precise right-angle mechanical load. The system measures rupture strength using a standard 0.5R tip needle.

Accurate puncture measurement prevents internal short circuits in battery cell manufacturing. We provide full equipment supply, installation assistance, and replacement fixtures for advanced energy storage and packaging laboratories.

ISO 9001 Quality Standards and Global Delivery Network

Founded in Kyoto in 1961, KATO TECH operates under an ISO 9001:2015 quality management system audited by Nemko Japan (Registration No. 800609) covering design, manufacturing, sales, and servicing of electronic test equipment.

With systems installed across more than 50 countries including the United States, Germany, France, the UK, China, and Korea, we provide international equipment delivery, technical documentation, and comprehensive customer support.

KATO TECH / KES and model names are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to identify the equipment for which we source parts. SpareX is not an official dealer, distributor or representative of KATO TECH / KES and is not affiliated with the trademark owner. Origin, documents and warranty are stated for each item in the quotation.