Mounted to a rotating
turntable, specimens are subjected to the rub-wear action of two abrasive
wheels. Driven by the test sample, the wheels produce abrasion marks that
form a pattern of crossed arcs over a circular ring approximately 30 square
centimeters. This reveals abrasion resistance at all angles relative to
the weave or grain of the material. |
| Simple to operate, this instrument has
been accepted worldwide as a standard for wear and abrasion research, quality
and process control, materials evaluation, and product development. Taber
Rotary Abrasers are capable of providing reliable data in a matter of minutes,
compared to the years that may be required with in-use testing. |
The Taber Abraser
can be used to test virtually any flat specimen. Its field of application
has included tests of: painted, lacquered, powder coated, and electroplated
surfaces; textile fabrics ranging from sheer silks to heavy upholstery
and carpeting; and solid materials such as metals, stone and ceramics.
Other materials include paper, glass, plastics, leather, rubber, linoleum,
laminates, plus many others. |
