Designed to test virtually any size or shape specimen, the Linear Abraser is ideal for testing the material properties of contoured surfaces and finished products. Initially developed to evaluate wear resistance, this instrument can also be used to evaluate scratch resistance (single or multiple pass), colour transfer (crocking), and perform coin scrape tests. Plus, with the universal or a custom attachment, ‘real life’ testing and other forms of material durability can be performed. The Linear Abraser can be used for both wet and dry testing.

A precision bearing on the spline shaft creates a “free-floating head”. As the arm strokes in a linear motion, this “free-floating head” follows the contours of the specimen – curved or flat.

To enable the user to simulate real life conditions, test parameters can be altered so optimal settings for each material can be established. The Taber ^® Linear Abraser allows you to select stroke length, speed, and load.

Testing versatility is achieved with interchangeable attachments. The collet assembly comes standard with each Linear Abraser, and is used for wear testing. Other attachments are sold separately – please follow the links to Consumables for more information.

Scratch Mar Tools

For convenience, the Linear Abraser includes two (2) operating modes, RUN and REFACE. During normal testing, the mode should be set to RUN. The REFACE mode is provided for wear testing, and allows the user to reface the abradant without having to reprogram the number of cycles.

The Linear Abraser is CE Marked, and is 115V/230V switchable.

Features
Operating Stroke Length

• Eleven (11) standard lengths between 0.2 and 4.0 inch (0.2; 0.5; 0.61; 0.75; 1.0; 1.5; 2.0; 2.5; 3.0; 3.5; 4.0 inch)
• Custom stroke lengths available upon request

Accessory Lamp

Operating Speed

• Variable stroke speed from 2-75 cycles per minute
• Six (6) preset speed selection buttons including 2, 15, 25, 30, 40 and 60 cycles per minute

Programmable Test Duration

• Up to 999,999 cycles (note – abradant may wear prior to end of test)
• Two modes for standard tests or refacing

Flat Table

Adjustable Load

• Standard range from 350g to 2,100g with supplemental weight discs (includes base load of 350g plus three 250g weight discs)
• Accessory weight discs available in 10g, 20g, 50g, 75g, 100g, 150g and 250g increments. See set up options below.
• Optional light weight spline shaft expand testing flexibility and permit total loads as low as 60g. See set up options below.

Abradants

• CS-10 Calibrase ^® and H-18 Calibrade ^® Wearaser^® are included
• Wide selection of additional abradants and format abradants are available. More……..

Specimen Table

Miscellaneous

• Laser alignment guide for easy test set-up
• Automatic calibration reminder
• Auxiliary Lamp (optional)
• Remote Start / Stop (optional)
• Specimen Table (optional)

Consumables for the Taber Linear Abraser
Abradants
Wear & Abrasion Accessories
Scratch & Mar Accessories
Wire / Cable Scrape Testing
Miscellaneous Consumables

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