Taber Shear / Scratch Tester 551

Taber Shear / Scratch Tester 551

Model 551 (230 V, 50 Hz) evaluates resistance to shearing, scratching, gouging, marring, scraping and engraving of flat rigid specimens (up to 12.7 mm thick), the homogeneity of materials and the adhesion of protective coatings. The tip load is set with a sliding weight on a scale beam over 0–500 g (500–1000 g with a second weight); the motorised turntable runs at a constant 5 rpm. Supplied with cutting tools S-20 and 139-56. Meets ISO, DIN, EN and other European standards.

Technical data

Model

551 (230 V, 50 Hz)

Speed

5 rpm

Test load

0–500 g (500–1000 g with second weight); 10 g divisions

Specimen thickness

up to 12.7 mm (0.5 in)

Included

S-20, 139-56