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Taber Abrasers are durable, precision-built instruments designed to perform accelerated wear tests on a variety of specimens. These include solid materials, painted, lacquered, electro-plated surfaces, plastic-coated materials, textiles, metals, leather, rubber and linoleum.

Materials are subjected to the wear action of two abrasive wheels at a known load. This wear action results when the abrasive wheels are rotated in opposite directions by a turntable on which the specimen material is mounted. The abrading wheels travel on the material about a horizontal axis displaced tangentially from the axis of the test material which results in a sliding action. An exclusive feature of the Taber Abraser is an “X” pattern of abrasion, produced by the rotary rub-wear action of the wheels.

The wear pattern formed is that of two intersecting areas or a slightly curved herringbone configuration from the outside to the center, and from the center to the outside of the specimen. An area of 30 square centimeters is subjected to test and a complete circle on the material surface is abraded at all angles of grain or weave.

Referenced in numerous international test standards and specifications.
Simple to operate, this instrument has been accepted worldwide as a standard for wear and abrasion
research, quality and process control, materials evaluation, and product development. Taber Rotary
Abrasers are capable of providing reliable data in a matter of minutes, compared to the years that may
be required with in-use testing.

Test a wide range of products.
The Taber Abraser can be used to test virtually any flat specimen. Its field of application has included
tests of: painted, lacquered, powder coated, and electroplated surfaces; textile fabrics ranging from
sheer silks to heavy upholstery and carpeting; and solid materials such as metals, stone and ceramics.
Other materials include paper, glass, plastics, leather, rubber, linoleum, laminates, plus many others.

ANSI/SAE Z26.1	CNS K6591	EN 660-2	JIS K 7204
AS 2001.2.28	DIN 52 347	Ford Lab. Test Method	MIL-A-8625F
AS/NZS 1580.403.2	DIN 53 109	BN 108-02	MIL-C-13495B
ASTM C 501	DIN 53 754	Gen. Motors Test Method	MIL-I-43553B
ASTM C 1353	DIN 53 799	GM 9515	MIL-M-13231C
ASTM D 1044	DIN 68 861 T2	GM 9911P	MIL-P18493
ASTM D 3389	EN 438-2	GMW 3208	MIL-T-28800E
ASTM D 3884	EN 13329	ISO 5470	NAS 1192
ASTM D 4060	EN 13675	ISO 9352	NEMA LD3-3.1.3
ASTM D 4685	EN 13696	ISO 3537	SAE J 365
ASTM D 7255	EN 14323	ISO 4586-2	SAE J 948
ASTM F 362	EN 14327	ISO 7784	SAE J 1530
ASTM F 510	EN 14354	ISO 7784-2	SAE J 2394
ASTM F 1478	EN 14431	ISO 24338	Tappi T 476
ASTM G 195	EN 14864	JIS A 1453	??
BS 3900	EN 14904	JIS K 6902	??

Item Number		Description	5135 Quantity	5155 Quantity
1.	AB-503-0023	Auxiliary Weights (1000 Gram Load)	2	4 (2 sets)
2.	AB-503-0022	Auxiliary Weights (500 Gram Load)	2	4 (2 sets)
3.	AB-E100-125	Specimen Holder, 4-1/4" O.D.	1	2
4.	AB-E100-101	Hold-Down Ring for Specimen Holder	1	2
5.	AB-100-237	Hex Wrench for Hold-Down Ring	1	1
6.	AB-S-11	S-11 Refacing Discs (100/pkg)	1 pkg	1 pkg
7.	AB-S-12	Long-Handled Hand Brush	1	1
8.	AB-CS-10	Calibrase® Wheels	2	2
9.	AB-H-18	Calibrade® Wheels	2	2
10.	AB-5130-70	Vacuum Unit with Clean-up Brush & Suction Hose 120v	1	1
10.	AB-5131-70	Same as above, 230V	1	1
11.	Instruction Manual	Instruction Manual	1	1

Available Items

Item Number	Item
AB-5135	Model 5135 (Complete) Single Rotary Platform Abraser
AB-5155	Model 5155 Dual Rotary Platform Abraser
Specify 115V or 230V Vacuum at time of order

Taber Quiet Cabinet

In some laboratory environments, the Taber Abraser and its associated vacuum system can create sound levels that are above normal. The "Quiet Cabinet" will reduce sound levels and provide a convenient, dust-free work space.
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Strategically placed sound deadening materials typically reduce abraser sound levels 20%. Typical sound level without cabinet is approximately 78dB-with cabinet 63dB Solid two-piece cabinet blends with any lab environment Upper cabinet half holds the abraser & features a plexi-glass door that permits viewing the tester while in operation. Lower cabinet half holds the abraser vacuum unit and has a built-in exhaust system for proper cooling. All four feet allow for cabinet leveling adjustments. Can be purchased as a complete unit or as top or bottom half.
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Top half - 30" wide x 24" deep x 19.5" high, 75 lbs Bottom half - 30" wide x 24" deep x 33.5 high, 130 lbs

Available Items

Item Number	Item
AB-128370	Quiet Cabinet - Top Half
AB-128371	Quiet Cabinet - Bottom Half
AB-128372	Quiet Cabinet - Complete set

ST-11 Refacing Stone

Vitrified compositon consisting of fine side (180 grit), 4” diameter x 1/4” thick with 1/4” center hole. (Replaces original Duplex ST-11 Refacing Stone which offered fine (80 grit) and coarse (180 grit) sides. Used exclusively to reface Taber CS-10F Wheels, the ST-11 Refacing Stone is specified in numerous test methods for transparent materials: ASTM D1044, ISO 3537, ANSI Z26.1.

There is a STAMPED side (left in picture shown) and a BLANK side (right in picture shown) Each side provides a maximum 400 refacings or 10,000 cycles. As the new stone allows the operator to use BOTH sides, each stone now provides a total of 800 refacings or 20,000 cycles. This means that purchasing ONE ST-11 Refacing Stone is equivlent to purchasing two old-style stones.

It is important to track the usage of the Refacing Stone so as not to exceed the maximum limit. For that purpose, two tracking cards are provided. Each card allows the operator to select what side of the stone is being used (STAMPED or BLANK) while keeping tally of the use of the stone. Each box should be marked when 25 cycles are completed.

Available Items

Item Number	Item
AB-ST-11	Refacing Stone

Taber Accessories and Attachments


Multi-Media Attachment	Taber Grit Feeder Attachment	Taber Diamond Refacer	Taber 5000 Sample Cutter	Specimen Holders	Taber Abrading Wheels	Taber Calibration Kit

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