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.

• 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.

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.