Description
The Taber Reciprocating Abraser is a versatile laboratory instrument designed to evaluate the abrasion resistance and wear characteristics of materials, coatings, and surfaces. It features a counterbalanced arm mounted on a gantry system, allowing precise adjustment of test loads regardless of attachment weight. The sliding specimen platform moves horizontally under the stationary tool holder, enabling controlled reciprocating motion. Test parameters—including stroke length (6–155 mm), speed (3–75 cycles/min), and applied load (1–24 N with additional weights available)—can be customized for different materials, providing flexibility to simulate real-world wear conditions. Standard equipment includes CS-10 and H-18 Wearaser® abradants and a Wearaser collet assembly, offering a comparable abrasive medium to Taber’s other abrading instruments.
The Reciprocating Abraser accommodates various specimen types with a 216 × 278 mm standard table, compatible with clamps, fixing plates, or custom fixtures for flat, flexible, or slightly curved surfaces. Up to three tests can be conducted simultaneously using additional test arm kits. Evaluation of results is typically based on either cycles to a specific endpoint—assessing visual or functional changes such as gloss, color, or surface integrity—or weight loss, measured in milligrams. Compliant with ISO 1518, this tester is widely used for determining the durability of coatings, plastics, textiles, and other materials under controlled abrasion conditions, ensuring reliable and reproducible performance data.
