Taber abrasion resistance tester

Application

The Taber Abrasion Resistance Tester is used to evaluate the wear and durability of a wide range of materials including fabrics, cardboard, paint, leather, tiles, glass, plastics, and natural rubber. It simulates real-world friction by repeatedly rubbing the sample under controlled load and speed. The instrument is widely applied in quality control, R&D, product development, and laboratory testing across industries such as automotive, electronics, textiles, furniture, coatings, and packaging. Samples can be tested dry or immersed in liquids such as water, oil, or chemicals for specialized testing.

Standards

The Taber Abrasion Resistance Tester complies with internationally recognized standards, ensuring reliable and comparable test results:

ISO 9352: Plastics — Determination of resistance to wear by abrasive wheels

ISO 5470: Rubber- or plastics-coated fabrics — Determination of abrasion resistance

ASTM D1044: Resistance of transparent plastics to surface abrasion

ASTM D3884: Abrasion resistance of textile fabrics (rotary platform method)

ASTM D4060: Abrasion resistance of organic coatings by the Taber abraser

JIS K7204, JIS A1453, JIS K6902: Abrasion resistance for various materials

DIN 52347, DIN 53109, DIN 53754, DIN 53799: Standardized abrasion testing for plastics, rubber, and coatings

GB/T 5137.1, GB/T 20991, GB 20265-2006, GB20266-2006: Chinese national standards for abrasion testing

Parameters

Basic Configuration:

G270 Taber Abrasion Resistance Tester (250 g, 500 g, 1000 g)

Weight set: 1 pair each of 250 g, 500 g, 1000 g

Optional Accessories:

27001: 1 pair of 125 g balance weights with fixing screws

27002-1: 1 pair of imported CS-10 abrasion wheels

27002-2: 1 pair of imported H-18 abrasion wheels

27003: Imported S-11 sandpaper (100 pcs/package)

27004: Imported S-36 sample stickers (50 pcs/package)

27005: Diamond wheel polisher (for friction wheel maintenance)

XC001: Vacuum cleaner set

Advantages

Simple operation with an LCD display showing real-time speed

Adjustable speed from 30–75 rpm with preset number of wear cycles

Balance-weighted abrasion arm for accurate, ASTM-compliant pressure (125 g standard)

Vacuum port height is adjustable for samples of different thicknesses

Efficient removal of debris improves test accuracy

High-quality brand motor ensures quiet, smooth, and stable operation

Versatile testing for dry, wet, and chemically treated samples

Pre-conditioning of abrasion wheels ensures highly consistent test results

FAQ

1. What is the Taber Abrasion Resistance Tester?

It is an instrument designed to measure the wear resistance of materials by applying controlled friction using standardized abrasion wheels and weights.

2. What materials can it test?

It can test fabrics, cardboard, leather, paint coatings, tiles, glass, plastics, rubber, and many other industrial materials.

3. Why is it important?

The tester simulates real-world wear, helping manufacturers and laboratories evaluate material durability, ensure product quality, and optimize material performance before market release.

4. How does it work?

The sample is mounted on a rotating table. Standardized abrasion wheels rub the surface under controlled speed and load. The number of rotations is preset, and wear is quantified by weight loss or visual inspection.

5. What types of abrasion can it simulate?

It can perform dry abrasion, wet abrasion, and chemically assisted wear tests. It can also test single- or multi-directional wear patterns, such as flat grinding, edge grinding, or mill grinding.

6. How do I ensure accurate results?

The instrument uses balance weights to apply precise pressure, adjustable vacuum suction to remove debris, and pre-conditioned abrasion wheels for reproducible testing.

7. Can it meet international standards?

Yes. The Taber Abrasion Resistance Tester complies with ISO, ASTM, JIS, DIN, and GB/T standards for abrasion testing, ensuring globally recognized and comparable results.