TABER® ABRASION TESTER The Taber® abraser was developed to perform accelerated wear testing. First introduced in the 1930’s, this precision built instrument rapidly became the world standard for evaluating abrasion resistance. Since its inception, the abraser has been used for quality & process control, research & development and material evaluation. Used to test a wide spectrum of materials, the abraser has been referenced in numerous standards and specifications. Model 5151
Models
Model 5131
• Model 5131 with a single sample table • Model 5151 with a dual sample table which allows the testing of two different or identical materials separately or simultaneously for comparison and contrast. This dual unit doubles the productivity of a single operator.
Features
The unique abrasion process
• Most versatile accelerated wear tester in the world. By changing the accessories, you can completely change the test. You can customise the abrasion test to simulate real-life wear conditions.
Samples of material to be tested are mounted on the abraser’s rotating turntable and subjected to the wearing action of two abrasive wheels applied at a specific pressure. A unique “X” pattern of abrasion, an exclusive Taber feature, is produced by the rotary rub-wear action of the wheels. Wear action occurs as the wheels are turned by the rotating sample. The axis of rotation of the wheels is displaced from that of the turntable so that a sliding action is generated as they rotate, abrading the material. An area of 30 square centimeters is subjected to wear, and a complete circle on the material surface is abraded at all angles of grain or weave. Typical applications Luggage, carpeting-paper & paperboard, clothing, glass, ceramic tile, coated metals, paint, lacquer & varnish, decorative & high pressure laminates, plastics, textile, resilient flooring, traffic paint, anodic coating, rugs, electronics, decorative sheets, waxes, labels, upholstery, dental products, automotive interiors, vinyl, furniture.
• Determines the precise point at which a material, up to 1.27 cm thick, breaks down or shows unacceptable wear.
• Compact, durable design. A sturdy housing holds the control panel, digital display for the LED readouts and input key pad for operation. • Control panel offers the following keys : - Cycle selector key : preset number of cycles - Vacuum level key : adjusts vacuum suction for test control - Cycles completed key : informs operator how many cycles have been completed (automatically activated once the start key is depressed) - Vacuum only - enables user to operate just the vacuum (useful to clean the drive shaft and specimen table cavity or to operate the wheel refacer)
• Strict controls for reliable results - Careful selection of the abrasive quality of the wheel - Strict quality control of abrading wheels consistency - Documentation of the weight load in grams placed on the wheels - Removal of abraded particles with a vacuum pickup - Electronic counting of turntable revolutions
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Physical specifications
Performance data
Dimensions Model 5131 Model 5151
(WxDxH) 28 x 40.5 x 25.5 cm 51 x 35.5 x 25.5 cm
Height of vacuum pick-up nozzle The height of the vacuum pick-up nozzle is normally set between 6.35 and 9.5 mm.
Net Weight Model 5131 Model 5151
20.5 kg 41 kg
Speed of turntable Models that operate on 230V, 50Hz rotate at 60 ± 1 rpm. Power supply 230 V, 50 Hz, CE marked
Options • Full line of test accessories Specimen holders, plates, wheels, strips, discs, mounting cards & sheets, counterweights, auxiliary weights, vacuum set, filter bags, etc.
Standard components
• Sample cutter Prepare your specimens for the abraser using this bench top cutter. The model 5000 will cut precise, 10.7 mm circular samples with a 6.35 mm center hole.
• Diamond wheel refacer Allows you to true and completely renew the working surfaces of your Taber abrading wheels.
• Quiet cabinet To reduce the typical sound level of 78 dB by ± 20 %.
• Grit feeder Provides a unique method to evaluate abrasion resistance on a variety of materials. This instrument was originally designed to simulate abrasion caused from grit embedded in leather soled shoes and is typically used to test flooring.
• Scuffing attachment To determine the resistance to scuffing.
Agent
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