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Linear Abraser
Taber® 5750

DESCRIPTION

A precision bearing on the spline shaft creates a "free-floating head". As the arm strokes in a linear motion,, this "free-floating head" follows the contours of the specimen - curved or flat.

To enable you to simulate real world conditions, test parameters can be altered so optimal settings fir each material can be established. The Taber® Linear Abraser allows you to select stroke length, speed, and load.

Testing versatility is achieved with interchangeable attachments. The collet assembly comes standard with each Linear Abraser, and is used for wear testing. Other attachments, which are sold separately include:

• Scrarch Kit - perform single or multiple pass scratch testing with a diamond tool

• Scratch/Mar Tips - perform sinjgle or multiple pass scratch testing with 1mm or 7mm spherical tips

• Coin Holder Attachment - perform coin scrape testing

• Jumbo Wearaser Collet - perfrom wear testing with Taber's 1/2 diameter abradants

• Crockmeter Kit - perform color transfer or rub testing

• Universal Kit - perfrom 'real world' testing by attaching virtually anything to this attachment and abrade against your specimen (or visa-versa)

• Precision Knuckle Attachmant - adjustable mounting angle of 180º mounting stud and nut allow you to attach all types of materials to abrade against your specimen (or visa-versa)

If you have a unique application, Taber has the ability to manufacture or develop custom attachments.

For convenience, the Linear Abraser includes two (2) operating modes, RUN and REFACE. During normal testing, the mode should be set to RUN. The REFACE mode is provided for wear testing, and allows the user to reface the abradant without having to reprogram the number of cycles.

The Linear Abraser is CE Marked, and is 115V/230V switchable.


FEATURES
Operating Stroke Length
Five (5) standard lengths 0.5", 1, 2, 3 and 4"

Custom stroke lengths available upon request
Operating Speed
Variable stroke speed from 2-75 cycles per minute
Six (6) preset speed selection buttons including 2, 15, 25, 30, 40 and 60 cycles per minute

Programmable test Duration
Up to 999.999 cycles (note - abradant may wear prior to end of test
Two modes for standard tests or refacing
Adjustable Load
Standard range from 350g to 2,100g with supplemental weight discs (includes base load of 350g plus three 250g weight discs)
Accessory weight dics available in 10g, 20g,50g, 75g, 100g, 150g and 250g increments

Optional light weight spline shaft expand testing flexibility and permit total loads as low as 60g
Abradants
CS-10 Calibrase® and H-18 Calibrade® Wearasers™ are included

Wide selection of abradants, made from the world famous abrasive materials found in Taber wheels (CS-10F, CS-10, CS-17, H-18,H-22, CS-5)
Different format abradants available, including 1/4" and 1/2" diameter
Custom abradants available
Miscellaneaous
Laser alignment guide for easy testset-up
Automatic calibration reminder
Auxiliary Lamp (optional)
Remote Start / Stop (optional)
Specimen Table (optional)

Measure abrasion resistance and other material properties of finished products of any size or shape – flat, concave or convex.
The Linear Abraser uses a free-floating head to follow the contours of every sample, permitting testing of finished products. With virtually no limit on sample size or shape, the Linear Abraser is ideal for testing plastics, automotive components, painted parts, printed graphics, optical products, rubber, leather, textiles, and for use in testing laboratories.
Versatile testing with a single, rugged, durable machine.
With adjustable stroke length, speed, load, and a wide selection of Taber Wearasers, the Linear Abraser allows you to customize test parameters to your exact needs. An optional specimen table provides additional flexibility for small or odd-shaped samples. Plus, optional attachments can be used to perform scratch, coin scrape, Crockmeter, rub and custom testing.
Maintain consistent testing standards with Taber’s world-famous abrasives.
The Linear Abraser abrades with a Wearaser®. The size and shape of a pencil eraser, the Wearaser uses the high-quality Taber abrasive media found in our world-famous wheels so you’re assured of consistent test results.

Standard Features:
Stroke lengths of 0.5”, 1.0”, 2.0”, 3.0”, 4.0”
Variable stroke speed from 2 – 75 cycles per minute
Preset stroke speed buttons for 2, 15, 25, 30,40, 60 cycles per minute
Variable load from 350 – 2100 grams with optional weight discs
Stainless Steel Wearaser Collet for use with vitrified
or resilient Wearsers
Laser alignment guide
Interface port for remote Start/Stop
115V/230V switchable
Options:
Wide selection of abradants using high quality abrasive media
found in Taber abrading wheels: Calibrase® CS-10F, CS-10,
CS-17; Calibrade® H-10, H-18, H-22
Wearaser collet kit (plastic or aluminum)
Diamond scratch tool (aluminum or stainless steel)
Coin scrape attachment (available as 45°, 60°, 75°)
Universal attachment
Crockmeter kit
Auxiliary weight discs (50, 75, 100, 150, 250 gram)
Light weight spline kit
Goose neck work light
Specimen table

Linear Abraser Includes:
Wearaser Collet and Spline Shaft (350 grams)
250 gram Weight Discs (3 ea.)
CS-10 Wearasers (pkg. 10)
H-18 Wearasers (pkg. 5)
Power Cords (115V & 230V)
Hex L-Key Tool
Wearaser Depth Gauge Tool
S-14 Refacing Strips (pkg. 50)
Hand Brush