The TABER® Heavy Duty Linear Abraser - Model 5800 is used to
evaluate material properties of products with a rugged, durable
surface finish that require an increased testing load or longer
stroke length. Supplied with the 2" diameter Universal Attachment
and Scotch-Brite™ scouring pads, the Heavy Duty Linear Abraser is
ideal to measure a coating's resistance to scrubbing with an
abrasive scouring pad. A popular application includes evaluating
non-stick coatings used on cook / bake ware.
Description
Similar to Taber's Linear Abraser, a test attachment is secured
to the bottom of a vertical spline shaft and accessory weights
may be placed on a weight holder affixed to the top. A precision
bearing on the spline shaft creates a "free-floating" test
system. As the test arm moves in a linear motion, the
"free-floating" system will raise or lower as the test attachment
follows the contours of the specimen being tested - curved or
flat.
The base load of 500 grams consists of the test attachment,
spline shaft and weight holder. Accessory weights of 1000, 2000
and 4050 grams are included and can be added to the weight holder
to increase the test load. With a high torque motor, the Heavy
Duty Linear Abraser can accommodate a maximum testing load of 20
lbs. (weight sold separately).
Other features of the Heavy Duty Linear Abraser include a slotted
roller channel allowing stroke length adjustments up to 330mm (13
inch); five preset speeds including 15, 30, 37, 45, and 60 cycles
per minute; and an integrated T-slot table for securing specimens
during testing.
With interchangeable attachments, the Heavy Duty Linear Abraser
can also be configured similar to the Linear Abraser to evaluate
the relative resistance or susceptibility of a material surface
to wear and abrasion, scratch, gouge, scrape, rub, and more. In
addition, the instrument can be used for both wet and dry
testing. To increase test output, an optional second test arm kit
may be added to perform two tests simultaneously.