Taber Shear / Scratch Tester
A precision instrument for measuring the damage to surfaces not classified as ordinary wear
Using interchangeable tools, the Taber Shear / Scratch Tester is used to measure the susceptibility of material surfaces to scratching, marring, shearing, gouging, scraping, engraving, and other similar physical damage not classified as ordinary wear.
Useful in quality control as well as materials and product development, the applications are diverse. The Shear / Scratch Tester is ideal for evaluating adhesive qualities of surface coatings, detecting the lack of homogeneity in comparative materials, rating similar or competitive materials, or analyzing the effects of age under controlled environmental conditions.
Precision, calibrated weights provide a flexible testing range for a variety of products. The Shear / Scratch Tester can test rigid organic materials, adhesive coatings, paints, powder coatings, anodized materials, soft metals, synthetics, linoleum, laminates, plastics, glass, plus many others.
Available In Two Models:
| Model 550 | ||
| Turntable speed 0.5 rpm | Conical diamond tool with 90°, 3 mil radius point | 115V, 60Hz |
| Model 551 | ||
| Turntable speed 5 rpm | Conical diamond tool with 90°, 3.5 mil radius point | 230V, 50Hz |
Standard Features:
- Constant speed motor
- Balanced, calibrated scale beam
- Variable load from 0 – 1000 grams
- Adjustable gauge block tests up to 1/2”(12.5mm) thick specimens
- Soft touch ON/OFF switch
- Interchangeable tools
Shear / Scratch Tester Includes:
- 500 Gram Calibrated Weight ( 2 each)
- S-20 Precision Ground Tungsten Carbide Tool
- Conical Diamond Tool
- 10x Measuring Magnifier
- Spirit Bubble Level
- Hex Wrench
For further information, please contact our sales team on 01223 492081 or via salespt@tendringphysicaltesting.com
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