The Taber Falling Sand Abrasion Tester is a professional testing instrument developed to measure the abrasion resistance of paints, coatings, plastics, ceramics, glass, and similar surfaces using a controlled sand flow. By analyzing the resistance of surfaces against abrasive effects encountered under real-use conditions, the instrument provides reliable results for quality control and R&D applications.
What is the Falling Sand Abrasion Test?
The Falling Sand abrasion test is performed by allowing a specified amount of standardized abrasive sand to fall onto the specimen surface in a controlled manner. During the test, the amount of surface wear is evaluated to determine the abrasion resistance of the material.
This method is particularly suitable for reliable abrasion performance analysis of:
- Paint and varnish systems
- Plastic surfaces
- Transparent coatings
- Optical surfaces
- Protective coatings
Testing in Compliance with ASTM D968
The Taber Falling Sand Abrasion Tester is designed to perform abrasion tests in accordance with the ASTM D968 standard.
This standard is widely used to evaluate the resistance of coatings and surfaces against abrasive particles. Standard-compliant testing ensures comparable and repeatable results between laboratories.
Precise and Repeatable Abrasion Testing
The instrument’s controlled sand flow system enables highly precise testing.
Thanks to the standardized test method, the following properties can be reliably analyzed:
- Coating abrasion resistance
- Surface durability
- Sand erosion resistance
- Transparent surface performance
- Protective coating durability
Applications
The Taber Falling Sand Abrasion Tester is widely used in the following industries:
- Paint and coating industry
- Plastic and polymer testing
- Automotive surface testing
- Optical and transparent surface testing
- Ceramic coating applications
- Defense and aerospace applications
- Laboratory and quality control studies
The Taber Falling Sand Abrasion Tester is a professional testing instrument used to measure the abrasion resistance of paints, coatings, plastics, and transparent surfaces through controlled sand flow.
Features
| Product Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 980820-1 | Falling Sand Abrasion Tester |
| 133670 | Ottawa Silica Sand (50 lb. bag) |
| 134281 | Silicon Carbide Sand (50 lb. bag) |
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