Easy to operate, the Taber Abraser has been specified by numerous industries as the
standard for wear and abrasion research, quality and process control, materials
evaluation, and product development. Its field of application includes tests of
painted, lacquered, powder coated, and electroplated surfaces; textile fabrics
ranging from sheer silks to heavy upholstery and carpeting; solid materials such as
metals, stone and ceramics; plus plastics, leather, rubber, linoleum, laminates, glass,
paper, and many others .

Different grades of standardized abrasive wheels have been engineered to meet
varying requirements of abrasive action enabling the instrument to be used to test a
diverse range of materials. Available as Calibrase® or Calibrade®, these proprietary
abradants are designed so the binder material breaks down during use, exposing
new abrasive particles. Optional accessories such as the Grit Feeder or Scuffing Head
Attachments can be used to expand the type of test being conducted .