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Obsnapmeter- Abrasion Testers – Taber Abraser

The Taber Abraser is a laboratory instrument used to measure the abrasion resistance of materials by simulating wear from rubbing, scraping, and erosion. It is widely used to test coatings, metals, rubber, textiles, and flooring materials.

  • Industry Standard Testing Complies with major international standards including ASTM, ISO, EN, DIN, and BS norms.
  • Single or Dual Head Versions Available as Model 5135 (Single Head) and Model 5155 (Dual Head) for flexible testing needs.
  • Accurate & Controlled Operation Adjustable turntable speeds (60 or 72 rpm), selectable wheel loads (500 g or 1000 g), and digital control interface with memory.
  • Integrated Vacuum System Built-in vacuum ensures proper debris removal for consistent and reliable abrasion results.

Description

The Obsnapmeter Sheen Taber Abraser is an industry-standard instrument designed to determine the abrasion resistance of materials by measuring their ability to withstand mechanical wear such as rubbing, scraping, and erosion. Widely used across industries, it evaluates the durability of parquet flooring, metals, leather, textiles, rubber, paints, coatings, lacquered surfaces, carpets, and more. Available in single-head (Model 5135) and dual-head (Model 5155) configurations, the Taber Abraser complies with a broad range of international standards including EN, ISO, ASTM, DIN, BS, and TAPPI, making it suitable for laboratory quality control, research, and product development applications worldwide.

Built for precision and ease of operation, the instrument features selectable turntable speeds of 60 or 72 rpm, a user-friendly digital interface with tactile buttons, and internal memory for storing test parameters. A built-in vacuum system with adjustable nozzle height ensures proper debris removal for accurate and repeatable results. Stainless steel weights provide standard wheel loads of 500 g or 1000 g, while the Quick Release Mounting Hub allows fast and secure wheel changes without locking nuts. Housed in a durable sealed aluminum casing, the Taber Abraser delivers reliable, consistent abrasion and scratch testing performance for a wide variety of materials.

ORDERING INFORMATION

Art. No. TB0156
Taber 5135 Single Head Abraser Set

Art. No. TB0157
Taber 5155 Dual Head Abraser Set

Features

  • Specimen turntable speed control options of both 60 rpm and 72 rpm.
  • Easy-to-use operator interface that includes tactile feel buttons and a four line digital display.  Simple on-screen instructions allow the operator to change the test parameters via the MENU button.  An internal memory stores the settings.
  • A vacuum system is included and is critical for the proper operation of the instrument.  The vacuum nozzle(s) is hinged to an adjustable mounting at the rear of the housing.  A precision vacuum nozzle adjustment control allows the height to be modified for accommodating varying specimen thickness.
  • Stainless steel weights are furnished to provide standard wheel loads of 500 or 1000 grams.  Weights are actually 250 or 750 grams, but are marked to show total load on each wheel. This marking includes the weight of the abrading arm (250 grams).
  • A Quick Release Mounting Hub permits quick wheel mounting without the need of a locking nut, increased clearance for the vacuum pick-up nozzle and a larger viewing area for the test specimen.  A beveled retaining nut provides a positive locking force on the wheel hub retaining lip making certain that the wheels remain securely fastened until disengaged.
  • Assembled in a sturdy, sealed aluminum housing.

Specifications

SKU: TB0158

Applications: Abrasion TestingScratch TestingSmoothness Testing

Materials: MetalPaints and Coatings Rubber

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