TABER Linear Abraser, model 5750

TABER® Linear Abraser - Model 5750 [part# 985750] offers the greatest versatility of any Taber instrument available.

Designed to test virtually any size or shape specimen, the Linear Abraser is ideal for material properties of contoured surfaces and finished products. Initially developed to evaluate wear resistance, this instrument can also be used to evaluate scratch resistance (single or multiple pass), color transfer [commonly referred to as crocking or a crockmeter], and perform coin scrape tests. Plus, with the universal or a custom attachment, 'real world' testing and other forms of material durability can be performed. The Linear Abraser can be used for both wet and dry testing.


Description

A precision bearing on the spline shaft creates a "free-floating head". As the arm strokes in a linear motion, this "free-floating head" follows the contours of the specimen - curved or flat.

To enable you to simulate real world conditions, test parameters can be altered so optimal settings for each material can be established. The Taber® Linear Abraser allows you to select stroke length, speed, and load.

Testing versatility is achieved with interchangeable attachments. The collet assembly comes standard with each Linear Abraser, and is used for wear testing. Other attachments, which are sold separately include:

* Scratch Kit - perform single or multiple pass scratch testing with a diamond tool
* Scratch/Mar Tips - perform single or multiple pass scratch testing with 1mm or 7mm spherical tips
* Coin Holder Attachment - perform coin scrape testing
* Jumbo Wearaser Collet - perform wear testing with Taber's 1/2" diameter abradants
* Crockmeter Kit - perform color transfer or rub testing
* Universal Kit - perform 'real world' testing by attaching virtually anything to this attachment and abrade against your specimen (or visa-versa)
* Precision Knuckle Attachment - adjustable mounting angle of 180°, mounting stud and nut allow you to attach all types of materials to abrade against your specimen (or visa-versa)

If you have a unique application, Taber has the ability to manufacture or develop custom attachments.

For convenience, the Linear Abraser includes two (2) operating modes, RUN and REFACE. During normal testing, the mode should be set to RUN. The REFACE mode is provided for wear testing, and allows the user to reface the abradant without having to reprogram the number of cycles.

The Linear Abraser is CE Marked, and is 115V/230V switchable.


Features

Operating Stroke Length
# Eleven (11) standard lengths between 0.2 and 4.0 inch (0.2; 0.5; 0.61; 0.75; 1.0; 1.5; 2.0; 2.5; 3.0; 3.5; 4.0 inch)
# Custom stroke lengths available upon request

Operating Speed
# Variable stroke speed from 2-75 cycles per minute
# Six (6) preset speed selection buttons including 2, 15, 25, 30, 40 and 60 cycles per minute

Programmable Test Duration
# Up to 999,999 cycles (note - abradant may wear prior to end of test)
# Two modes for standard tests or refacing

Adjustable Load
# Standard range from 350g to 2,100g with supplemental weight discs (includes base load of 350g plus three 250g weight discs)
# Accessory weight discs available in 10g, 20g, 50g, 75g, 100g, 150g and 250g increments
# Optional light weight spline shaft expand testing flexibility and permit total loads as low as 60g

Abradants
# CS-10 Calibrase® and H-18 Calibrade® Wearasers™ are included
# Wide selection of abradants, made from the world famous abrasive materials found in Taber wheels (CS-10F, CS-10, CS-17, H-18, H-22, CS-5)
# Different format abradants available, including 1/4" and 1/2" diameter Wearasers, and 3/4" Weardiscs
# Custom abradants available

Miscellaneous
# Laser alignment guide for easy test set-up
# Automatic calibration reminder
# Auxiliary Lamp (optional)
# Remote Start / Stop (optional)
# Specimen Table (optional)