In applications where an elastomer is subjected to frequent rubbing or abrasive actions as part of its use, it is of prime importance to ensure that the formulation used has a fair degree of resistance to abrasion. One of the methods for determining the abrasion resistance of elastomers is by a Rotating Drum Abrasion Tester. In this test the elastomer under test is abraded against an abrading surface mounted over a rotating drum. The abrading surface has a specified abrading power. The test specimen, which is in form of a button, is held against it under a fixed load. The abrading surface is made to rub against the test specimen by rotating the drum at a fixed speed, the test specimen being meanwhile made to move along the axis of the drum

 

IS 3400 ? 1987

 

Methods of Test for Vulcanised Rubbers

 

Part 3

 

Abrasion Resistance using a Rotating Cylindrical Drum Device

 

DIN 53516

 

Testing of Rubber and Elastomers Determination of Abrasion Resistance

 

ISO 4649 ­ 1985

 

Rubber ­ Determination of Abrasion Resistance using

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technical Details

 

Range of force measurement

 

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