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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.
Models
• 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.
The unique abrasion process
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 rubwear 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.
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Model 5151
Model 5131
Features
• Determines the precise point at which a
material, up to 1.27 cm thick, breaks down
or shows unacceptable wear.
• 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.
• 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
Physical specifications
Dimensions
Model 5131
Model 5151
(WxDxH)
28 x 40.5 x 25.5 cm
51 x 35.5 x 25.5 cm
Net Weight
Model 5131
Model 5151
20.5 kg
41 kg
Performance data
Height of vacuum pick-up nozzle
The height of the vacuum pick-up nozzle is normally set between 6.35 and 9.5 mm.
Speed of turntable
Models that operate on 230V, 50Hz rotate at
60 ±1 rpm.
Options
• Full line of test accessories
Specimen holders, plates, wheels, strips, discs, mounting cards & sheets, counterweights, auxiliary weights,
vacuum set, filter bags, etc.
Power supply
230 V, 50 Hz, CE marked
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.
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Packaging
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ul. Pilczycka 198F
54-144 Wroclaw
tel/faks 71 354 06 80 / 71 354 06 92
klimatest@klimatest.eu
www.klimatest.eu
Firma Klimatest
ul. Wolczynska 133
01-919 Warszawa
tel/faks (22) 864 04 35
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