Premium Abradants for Linear and Reciprocating Abraser Testing
The abradant supplied with the Taber® Linear Abraser and Reciprocating Abraser is referred to as a Wearaser®. Comprised of silicon carbide or aluminum oxide abrasive particles embedded in a resilient or vitrified (clay) binder, the Wearasers are designed so the binder material breaks down during use – thus exposing and creating a new abrading surface.
Utilizing a proprietary formulation developed by Taber Industries, two general types of Wearasers are offered – Calibrase® (resilient identified by “CS” reference) and Calibrade® (non-resilient identified by “H” reference). With standardized grades to meet varying requirements of abrasive action, many different types of material surfaces may be evaluated.
Product Configurations
The standard Wearaser has a diameter of 1/4″ and is the size and shape of a pencil eraser. This is secured in place with the Wearaser collet with approximately 0.100″ exposed for testing. Two other abradant configurations are also offered. The Jumbo Wearaser has a 1/2″ diameter (requires the Jumbo Wearaser collet assembly) and the Weardisc™ is a 3/4″ diameter by 3/16″ thick (requires the Universal Attachment).
Calibrase Wearasers & Weardiscs
CS-6 Calibrase – Resilient Wearaser that produces slight abrading action. CS-8 Calibrase – Resilient Wearaser that produces mild abrading action, designed to operate under light loads. CS-10F Calibrase – Resilient Wearaser that produces moderate abrading action, designed to operate under light loads. CS-10 Calibrase – Resilient Wearaser that produces medium abrading action. CS-17 Calibrase – Resilient Wearaser that produces harsh abrading action. CS-19 Calibrase – Resilient Wearaser that produces severe abrading action.
Calibrade Wearasers & Weardiscs
H-10 Calibrade – A non-resilient, vitrified Wearaser that provides harsh abrading action. H-18 Calibrade – A non-resilient, vitrified Wearaser that provides a severe abrading action. H-22 Calibrade – A non-resilient, vitrified Wearaser produces a extreme abrading action. H-38 Calibrade – A non-resilient, vitrified abrading wheel that provides a medium abrading action. Comprised of very fine abrasive particles, similar to a polishing stone.
Specialty Wearasers
CS-2 Calibrase – Resilient Wearaser that has no abrasive material. CS-5 Calibrase – Resilient Wearaser that is comprised of densely compacted felt. CS-7 Calibrase – Similar to CS-5 but slightly harder for increased abrasion. H1 Felt – Resilient Wearaser that is comprised of densely compacted felt according to DIN 61200. Eraser – According to MIL 12397. Resilient Wearaser that produces very mild abrading action.