ASTM-D1044 TABER Abrasion Tester for Cloth, Paint, Paper, Flooring
Product Overview
The ASTM-D1044 TABER Abrasion Tester is designed for comprehensive wear resistance testing across various materials including cloth, paint, paper, and flooring products.
Applications & Industries
This tester is widely used in multiple industries for evaluating material durability:
- Leather products, suitcases, carpets, and cardboard
- Clothing, glass, plastic coatings, and ceramic tiles
- Metal plating, paints, varnishes, and decorative sheets
- High-pressure sheets, plastics, textiles, and flexible floor mats
- Traffic paint, anodizing layers, blankets, and electronic components
- Decorative plates, wax, labels, leather, and dental materials
- Car ornaments, resin, furniture, and scientific research laboratories
- Commodity inspection, arbitration, and technical supervision departments
Compliance Standards
This equipment complies with international testing standards including:
- DIN-53754, 53799, 53109, 52347
- TAPPI-T476
- ASTM-D1044, D3884
- ISO-5470
- ASTM D4060
Testing Methodology
The tester evaluates wear resistance by using a standard knife to cut specimens, then applying regulated grinding wheel models with specific loading weights. After reaching a predetermined rotation count, specimens are removed for analysis. Results are assessed by examining specimen condition or comparing weight loss with original materials.
Grinding Wheel Options
Available models: H18, H22, CS17, S32, S33
Abrasion Index Calculation
Abrasion Index = (Abrasion Loss Weight × 100) ÷ Test Turnover Number
Testing Reference Guide
| Material Type |
Recommended Grinding Wheel |
| Paint |
CS10, CS17 |
| Brick |
CS17 |
| Plywood |
S32, S33 |
| Plastic |
CS17, H18, H22 |
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Grinding Wheel Models |
H18, H22, CS10, CS17, S32, S33 |
| Abrasion Wheel Center Distance |
63.5mm |
| Abrasion Wheel & Specimen Distance |
37-38mm |
| Test Speed |
60 R.P.M |
| Test Load |
250g, 500g, 1000g |
| Times Setting |
0-999,999 times with automatic shutdown |
| Auxiliary Accessories |
Specimen cutters, grinding wheels, pre-sanding paper, vacuum cleaner |
| Weight |
20 kg |
| Power Requirements |
AC 110V/60Hz or 220V/50HZ 2A |