Taber 5135 Operating Instructions Manual

Taber 5135 Operating Instructions Manual

Rotary platform abrasion tester

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Taber
Rotary Platform
Abrasion Tester
Model 5135 / 5155
Operating Instructions

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  • Page 1 ® Taber Rotary Platform Abrasion Tester Model 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SPECIMEN PREPARATION........31 TEST PROCEDURES..........33 INFLUENCES ON RESULTS........40 MAINTENANCE ............40 CALIBRATION / FACTORY SERVICE ....43 OPTIONAL ACCESSORY INSTRUMENTS.....44 Sample Cutter 5000 Wheel Refacer 250 Quiet Cabinet Grit Feeder Attachment 155 / 255 Multi-Media Abraser 5500 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 3: Warranty

    3. Claims should be filed within 30 days from shipment. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Claims for loss or damage in transit should be made promptly and directly to the transportation company. 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Figure 4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION An exclusive and important feature of the 5135 and 5155 Abrasers is that the wheels traverse a Characteristic rub-wear action of the Abraser is complete circle on the specimen surface,...
  • Page 5 (exclusive of the mass of the 60 / 72 RPM Turntable Rotation Speed* wheels itself). Models 5135 and 5155 offer both 60 rpm and 72 The outer end of the abrading head assembly rpm turntable rotation speed. This enables the...
  • Page 6 Auxiliary Weights Model 5135 has two pairs of precision stainless steel weights of 250 grams and 750 grams furnished with the testing set. In addition to the mass of the abrading arm itself (250 grams) they provide standard wheel loads of 500 and 1000 grams.
  • Page 7: Instrument Set-Up

    Model 5135 49.5 cm x 35.6 cm x 25.4 cm (19.5" x 14” x 10”) Dual Voltage* Figure 11 The 5135 and 5155 are dual voltage 115/230V, 60/50Hz switchable. 2. Slide the red voltage selector switch to the appropriate voltage...
  • Page 8 “ACCESSORY” at the rear of the Abraser. 4. Connect the instrument to a 115 or 230 volt, 60 or 50-cycle circuit. Two power cords (115V and 230V) are provided for 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 9: Setting The Test Parameters

    72 cycles per minute. The asterisk instructions below. (*) indicates the current speed selection. 1. Press the MENU button to display Menu 4. Press START to begin testing. Options (see below for screen displays). 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 10: Setting The Counter Display

    1. Press the MENU button to display Menu value. Options (see below for screen displays). Option 2: The PRESET CYCLES buttons let 2. From the menu options, press 3 to select you conveniently enter values of 100, 500, Display. 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 11: Setting The Vacuum Level

    Setting the Vacuum Level tests, raise the vacuum nozzle, and disconnect the electrical cord to the vacuum unit. The vacuum furnished with the Model 5135 and 5155 Abrasion Test Sets is equipped with a WARNING: Do not place the vacuum in a closed variable vacuum control.
  • Page 12: Vacuum Nozzle Clearance

    Accessory Receptacle Incorporated into the Model 5135 and 5155 Abraser is an accessory receptacle to supply power to either the Wheel Refacer or Grit Feeder Attachment.
  • Page 13: Specimen Size

    SPECIMEN MOUNTING OPTIONS To expand the versatility of the Taber Abraser, mounting options and interchangeable specimen tables are available to evaluate materials not easily tested with the standard configuration. All...
  • Page 14 E100-101 specimen clamp ring. A 108 diameter with a 6.35 mm center hole. (0.25 inch) diameter rubber pad (S-19) is (4.25 inch) provided to ensure a non-slip surface. Figure 21 Figure 19 Figure 22 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 15 When the fabric specimen is to be tested at NOTE: specific moisture content it must be conditioned to that content before it is mounted on the holder. Figure 24 Figure 27 Figure 25 Figure 28 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 16 (5.375 inch) An example where this holder may be useful NOTE: is for glass or ceramic tile, which may be difficult to drill a center hole. Figure 33 Figure 30 Figure 34 Figure 31 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 17 Abraser when the established wear point is reached. Figure 36 Figure 39 Figure 37 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 18 Fit the arms of the spider clamp plate into the slots and smooth out any wrinkles. Mount the clamp plate and tighten. Finally, draw all samples taut with the clamp ring and tighten. Figure 42 Figure 43 Figure 41 Figure 44 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 19 Figure 46 Specimen Clamp Plate When using the Scuffing Attachment to test carpeting and other floor covering materials, a smaller diameter clamp plate 31.75 mm (1.25 inch) is available. The smaller diameter helps to 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 20: Adjusting For Optimal Performance

    Release the push button. The A feature of the model 5135 / 5155 is the Quick hub retaining lip will secure the wheel until it is Release Mounting Hub. Utilizing an expanding disengaged.
  • Page 21: Wheel Loading (Auxiliary Weights)

    Wheels found on page 21 provides additional WARNING: Dropping an abraser arm onto the information should there be any load restrictions specimen table may cause misalignment and for the abrading wheel you are using. consequent inaccurate test results. 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Height Of The Vacuum Pickup Nozzle

    If transparent materials are the only material that To adjust the vacuum nozzle height, first lower you intend to test with your Taber Abraser, you the vacuum pickup nozzle from its rest position. may elect to permanently modify the vacuum A precision adjustment knob located next to the pick-up nozzle (see below diagram).
  • Page 23: Characteristics Of Abrading Wheels

    This popular wheel has been used to evaluate a variety of materials including organic Abrading wheels for the Taber Abraser can be coatings, plastics, textiles, leather and paper classified as: products. Reface with the S-11 refacing disc.
  • Page 24: Calibrade Wheels

    Figure 56 Figure 58 S-32 – See CS-0. S-35 – Manufactured out of tungsten carbide, this periphery of the S-35 consists of sharp 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 25: Refacing Abrading Wheels

    (typically 200 or 500). S-42 – Same description as S-33, but 180 ANSI- CAMI open coat. Figure 61 Figure 60 Figure 62 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 26 Do not during the refacing operation. DO NOT confuse coloring of the wheels with “clogging” as brush the wheels. this is simply due to the wheel faces becoming 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 27: Refacing Vitrified Wheels (Calibrade)

    To do so, cut a small strip from an S-11 refacing disc and hold it lightly against the outer edge of each wheel. Manually Figure 64 turn the nut to rotate the motor shaft. Reverse 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 28 (0.016 inch) Figure 65 WARNING: The abrasive coefficient of the working faces of the wheels can be altered by oil or moisture from the fingers. Touch only the sides of wheels in handling. 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 29: Significance And Use

    SIGNIFICANCE AND USE been treated in detail in other sections of this manual. Where it is appropriate, reference will The Taber Rotary Platform Abraser is commonly be made to those sections. used to provide comparative data regarding the abrasion resistance of a material.
  • Page 30: Method Of Evaluation

    The difference between these comparable. two values will be your weight loss. 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 31 200. liquid material. EXAMPLE: D. Depth of Wear Method (Thickness) – 500 mg. X 1000 cycles = 100 Taber Wear Index Certain test requirements may call for measuring 5000 cycle test (Weight Loss Method) the depth of wear after rotating the specimen a given number of cycles under a specified 100 mg.
  • Page 32: Specimen Preparation

    Rigid Materials way down over the edge of the holder, thus Rigid specimens are often cut from a larger putting tension on the fabric as it is secured on 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 33 A Textile Specimen Holder (E140-15) has a raised wear track to give the fabric extra tension when the ring is drawn down over the edge of the holder and the clamp plate is drawn 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 34: Test Procedures

    TEST PROCEDURES The following suggestions are provided as a starting point for using the Taber Rotary Abraser to evaluate different materials. See page 47 for a partial listing of internationally recognized test methods that reference the Taber Abraser.
  • Page 35 6.35 mm (0.25 inch) thick; 9.525 mm hole for S- (0.25 inch) (0.375 inch) 21 extension nut for material 6.35 mm (0.25 inch) to 12.7 mm thick. (0.5 inch) 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 36 Evaluation: Visual method, by comparison of the number of wear cycles necessary for penetration Labels to the brass (or copper) with that of a standard Specimen: Affix to glass or metal specimen specimen material tested under identical plates. conditions. 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 37 35 Tungsten Carbide wheels with 1000 gram test). The loss in milligrams is calculated on a 1000 cycle load. basis which gives a Taber numerical wear index directly comparable with that of similar materials tested under the Evaluation: Weight loss method or depth of wear same conditions.
  • Page 38 The loss in milligrams is calculated on a 1000 cycle basis which gives a Taber numerical wear index directly Remark 2: For transparent specimens, care must be taken to comparable with that of similar materials tested under the mount the test specimen such that the bottom surface is not same conditions.
  • Page 39 Figure 78 Remark 3: The use of an oversized nozzle is recommended [11mm (0.4375 inch) opening vs. the nominal 8mm (0.3125 inch)]. Steel Specimen: 100 mm square or diameter (4 inch) 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 40 Wheels and Load: CS-17 Calibrase with 1000 Figure 80 gram load. Alternatively use H-22 Calibrade with 1000 gram load. Evaluation: Visual end point, at the first sign that 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 41: Influences On Results

    The resistance to abrasion is greatly affected by guideline in caring for your instrument. the characteristics of the material itself. example, textile materials are affected by the inherent mechanical properties of the fibers; the 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 42 Periodically, remove the specimen Taber Industries for further instructions. holder and vacuum this area using the suction brush attached to the vacuum hose or Taber Clean Up Hose. Figure 83 With frequent specimen holder removal, the ball Figure 82 plunger may need to be adjusted.
  • Page 43 >Select Menu Option Figure 84 Alternating Display Screens Vacuum Unit 1-Clock 2-Usage The vacuum unit included with model 5135 and 5155 is designed with a heavy-duty motor that >CLEAR key to return includes life-lubricated sealed bearings. Vacuum cartridge filter and collection bags should be replaced on a regular basis.
  • Page 44: Calibration / Factory Service

    TABER Industries 2-Usage 455 Bryant Street North Tonawanda, New York 14120 >CLEAR key to return Total cycles: XXXXXX >CLEAR key to return CAUTION – Read Instructions Before Operating CAUTION – Risk of Shock 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 45: Optional Accessory Instruments

    Quiet Cabinet The Quiet Cabinet can significantly reduce the sound levels associated with running a Taber test. Additionally, it provides a convenient, dust-free workspace for the instrument. The typical sound level of the Taber Abraser and its vacuum system can reach 78dB.
  • Page 46: Grit Feeder Attachment 155 / 255

    (2 inch) incorporated into the base to assist with proper set-up. In addition, the Model 255 may be mounted to either the right or left hand side of the Abraser, enabling two instruments to be used with Taber’s Dual Rotary Abraser.
  • Page 47: Haze Kit

    Kits are available for Single and Dual abrasers and include the arm height extenders, turntable adaptor and a set of 6 shims. It is necessary to return your instrument to Taber Industries for calibration. Calibration Verification Kit Instrument verification can be performed using the Calibration Verification Kit.
  • Page 48: Test Method References

    Standard Test Method Using the Taber Abraser for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected ASTM C1353 to Foot Traffic ASTM C501 Standard Test Method for Relative Resistance to Wear of Unglazed Ceramic Tile by the Taber Abraser ASTM D1044 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Transparent Plastics to Surface Abrasion ASTM D3389...
  • Page 49: Consumables / Accessories

    500 pcs. 125564 S-42 Sandpaper Strips – medium (coated abrasive backed with pressure sensitive adhesive), 100 pcs. 132403 S-42 Sandpaper Strips – medium (coated abrasive backed with pressure sensitive adhesive), 500 pcs. 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 50: Wheel Refacing

    Extension Nut for ¼” to ½” Thick Materials (samples require 3/8” diameter center hole) 132690 Arm Height Extension Kit, for Model 5135 Single Abraser – test specimens up to 40mm (includes left & right arm height extenders and set of 6 shims) 132705 Arm Height Extension Kit, for Model 5155 Dual Abraser –...
  • Page 51: Test Accessories

    Counterweights, 125g (2 pcs.) 133004 Counterweights, 175g (2 pcs.) ® TABER Industries 455 Bryant Street North Tonawanda, New York 14120 - USA 800.333.5300 (U.S. or Canada) Toll-Free: 716.694.4000 Phone: 716.694.1450 Fax: E-mail: sales@taberindustries.com WebSite: www.TaberIndustries.com www.OrderTaber.com 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
  • Page 52: Data Sheet

    Hazemeter: The percentage of transmitted light and percent haze, before and after exposure to abrasion. Appearance Changes: Description of the visual changes. Weight: The specimen weight prior to starting and after completing the test. Data Sheet#: Indicate the sequential data sheet number here, for your records. 5135 / 5155 Operating Instructions ver 1.1...
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