Our Physical Testing Services laboratory offers a variety of test methods to evaluate abrasion resistance and wear for rubber or plastic materials and products. When designing a compound or product it is important to know the wear characteristics and ARDL provides DIN abrasion, NBS abrasion and Taber abrasion to help you understand the life of your material in wear or abrasive conditions. From footwear to automotive components, we have a full range of equipment including blade abraders, rotary cylindrical drum abrasion and other equipment.
Available Methods
Abrasion Resistance
Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform, Double-Head Abraser
ASTM C 1353
DIN Abrasion
Testing of Rubber and Elastomers; Determination of Abrasion Resistance
DIN 53 516
NBS Abrasion
Standard Test Method for Rubber Property - Abrasion Resistance (Footwear Abrader)
ASTM D 1630
Rotary Drum Abrader
Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Abrasion Resistance (Rotary Drum Abrader)
ASTM D 5963
Rotating Cylindrical Drum
Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic - Determination of Abrasion Resistance Using A Rotating Cylindrical Drum
ISO 4649
Taber Abrasion
Standard Test Method for Coated Fabrics Abrasion Resistance (Rotary Platform, Double-Head Abrader)
ASTM D 3389
