The reference standards for the Taber abrasion testing machine are provided for quick reference in practical applications:
I.International Standards
1.ASTM Standards(American Society for Testing and Materials)
ASTM D3884
Abrasion resistance of textiles(rotating platform dual-head method,similar to Taber principle).
ASTM D4060
Abrasion resistance testing of organic coatings(e.g.,paints,varnishes),core standard.
ASTM D1044
Assessment of haze change in transparent plastics or coatings(in conjunction with Taber abrasion tester).
ASTM D6279
Abrasion resistance testing of non-metallic materials(e.g.,plastics,rubber).
2.ISO Standards(International Organization for Standardization)
ISO 9352
Abrasion resistance of plastics(mass/volume loss method).
ISO 5470-1
Rubber or plastic coated fabrics(e.g.,resilient flooring,waterproof fabrics).
ISO 7784-2
Abrasion resistance of paints and varnishes(alternative to ISO 7784-1 sand test).
3.Other International Standards
DIN 53754(Germany)
Abrasion resistance of plastics,similar to ISO 9352.
JIS K7204(Japan)
Plastic materials,applicable to Japanese standard certification.
II.Chinese National Standards(GB/T)
GB/T 4085
Semi-rigid PVC block flooring(e.g.,commercial PVC flooring).
GB/T 11982
PVC roll flooring(laboratory or hospital settings).
GB/T 31584
Architectural coatings(exterior wall/floor paints).
GB/T 17657
Artificial boards(substrate for engineered wood flooring).
GB/T 18102-2007
Impregnated paper laminate wood flooring(residential engineered wood flooring).
III.Industry-Specific Standards
1.Automotive Industry
QC/T 236
Abrasion resistance of automotive interior materials(seat and dashboard fabrics).
SAE J1950(Supplementary)
North American standard for Taber testing of passenger car interiors.
2.Packaging and Paper
TAPPI T476
Abrasion resistance of cardboard/packaging materials(e.g.,labels,cartons).
3.Other industries
EN 660-2(Europe,supplement)
Abrasion resistance grading of resilient flooring(in conjunction with Taber test).
Key Differences and Selection Guide
Material Type | Preferred Standards | Test Focus |
Plastic/Rubber | ISO 9352,ASTM D6279 | Mass loss,volume wear |
Coatings(Paint/Varnish) | ASTM D4060,GB/T 31584 | Appearance changes(scratches,haze) |
Flooring Materials | GB/T 18102,ISO 5470-1 | Durability of surface wear layer |
Textiles/Automotive Interiors | ASTM D3884,QC/T 236 | Pilling,color fading |
Precautions
1.Grinding wheel selection:
CS-10(general purpose rubber wheel)is used for soft materials(such as coatings).
H-22(tungsten carbide)is used for hard materials(such as ceramic coatings).
2.Result Presentation:
Some standards require an"abrasion index"(e.g.,revolutions perμm of wear)rather than simply mass loss.
3.Latest Version:
For example,ASTM D4060-24 may have updated test parameters;please check the current version.
Extended Applications
Non-standard Testing:If no corresponding standard exists for the material,refer to similar standards and record custom parameters(e.g.,load,grinding wheel type).
Multi-standard Comparison:Export products are recommended to meet ASTM(North America),ISO(EU),and GB(China)requirements simultaneously.
For specific testing procedures or parameter details,please provide the material type for further analysis!
