Coatings World - March 2011

Testing Equipment

mance to ASTM D 1316 and ASTM D 1210 for proper use of a grind gage.

Taber Industries
North Tonawanda, NY
Phone: 716-694-4000
Fax: 716-694-1450
E-mail: sales@taberindustries.com
Web: www.taberindustries.com

Product name: Reciprocating Abraser – Model 5900

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Attributes/Comments: The Taber Oscil-
lating Test – Model 6100 is best known
as an oscillating sand tester. Described in
ASTM F735 (Standard for Abrasion Re-
sistance of Transparent Plastics and
Coatings Using the Oscillating Sand
Method), the oscillating sand tester is
used to measure the relative abrasion re-
sistance of a material to surface abrasion
and/or marring. The primary application
of the Oscillating Sand Abrasion Tester is
for transparent materials and coatings
utilized in windows and lenses, but it
might also be used to evaluate organic
paint and coatings, plastics, metals and
other materials. CW

Attributes/Comments: The Taber Reciprocating Abraser (Abrader) – Model 5900 offers versatility for evaluating physical surface damage on painted surfaces. Using optional attachments, the instrument can be configured to evaluate the relative resistance or susceptibility to wear and abrasion, rub, scratch , mar, gouge, scrape, plus others. A tool holder is mounted to a counterbalanced arm and remains stationary as a sliding specimen platform moves in a horizontal, reciprocating motion. Testing loads and adjustable speed permit testing for a variety of coatings.

Product name: Oscillating Abrasion Tester – Model 6100

Use grind gages more consistently.

Little Joe Industries offers the ADM Automatic Draw-Down Machine for use with grind gages. The ADM automates the draw down process controlling scraper angle, speed, and force. Since these aspects are no longer operator depend- ent your grind gage draw-downs will be more consistent while requiring less operator training and supervision. Uses existing grind gages and scrapers from your current supplier.