Falling Sand Abrasion Tester

Caltech India is the leading manufacturer and supplier of CES 579 Falling Sand Abrasion Tester. The Falling Sand Abrasion Tester is a laboratory testing device used to evaluate the abrasion resistance of materials, coatings, and surfaces. It simulates the effects of falling abrasive particles, such as sand or dust, on a test sample. Falling Sand Abrasion Tester is very useful to resistance to abrasion of paint, lacquers and other organic coatings. Abrasion results from abrasive particles falling through a guide tube and impinging the test specimen, until the substrate becomes visible. The resistance to abrasion is calculated as the abrasive loss in mass per film. It is equivalent to Taber Falling Sand Abrasion Tester 820.

The Falling Sand Abrasion Tester is an essential tool for evaluating the durability and abrasion resistance of materials and coatings, helping industries optimize product performance and reduce maintenance costs.

Key Components:

1. Test Chamber: A sealed, cylindrical enclosure where the abrasion process takes place.
2. Sand Hopper: Holds the abrasive material (e.g., silica sand).
3. Vibratory Feeder: Regulates the flow of sand into the test chamber.
4. Sample Holder: Secures the test sample in place.
5. Control Panel: Regulates test parameters, such as sand flow rate, gravity pressure, and test duration.

Test Procedure:

1. Prepare the test sample.
2. Fill the sand hopper with the specified abrasive material.
3. Set test parameters (sand flow rate, gravity pressure, test duration).
4. Start the test.
5. Sand falls onto the test sample, simulating abrasive wear.
6. Evaluate the sample for abrasion resistance after the test.

Standards:

1. ASTM D968 (Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings)
2. ASTM D154 (Standard Guide for Testing Varnishes)
3. ASTM D333 (Standard Guide for Clear and Pigmented Lacquers)
4. ASTM D2205 (Standard Guide for Selection of Tests for Traffic Paints)
5. ASTM D3794 (Standard Guide for Testing Coil Coatings)

Main Technical Parameters:

• Overall dimensions：230mm×200mm×1500mm（length by width by height）
• Length of conduct pipe：36 inch（914mm）
• Inner diameter：0.75 inch（19mm）
• Volume of hopper：3L
• Weight of whole machine：25kg

Applications:

• Coatings: Evaluate abrasion resistance of paints, varnishes, and other coatings.
• Materials: Test abrasion resistance of metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites.
• Surface Treatments: Assess durability of surface treatments, such as anodizing or chrome plating.

Benefits:

• Accelerated testing: Simulates years of environmental exposure in a short time.
• Consistent results: Reproducible test conditions ensure reliable data.
• Cost-effective: Reduces maintenance and replacement costs by identifying durable materials.

Ordering Information:

CES 579	Falling Sand Abrasion Tester
CES 579/S	Standard Sand (25kg/package)

In India, we have various customers from Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Surat, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Nagpur, Visakhapatnam, Indore, Bhopal, Patna, Vadodara, Ghaziabad, Ludhiana, Coimbatore, Madurai, Nashik, Srinagar, Aurangabad, Dhanbad, Allahabad and Ranchi in India.