Application:

The RCA Abrasion Wear Tester is used to test surfaces for resistance to abrasion and wear. Typically used on painted or plated organic finishes, foil, and inked key pad lettering.

This tester is widely used as a standard for many silicone key pad and membrane switch manufacturers. This abrasion tester is used as a standard to the auto, appliance, cell phone,plastics, and coating industries. It uses an inexpensive roll of throw away abrasion paper. All build-up error is eliminated and consistent readings are easily obtained.

Standards:

ASTM F2357-04: Standard Test Method for Determining the Abrasion Resistance of Inks and Coatings on Membrane Switches Using the Norman Tool RCA Abrasion tester.

Features:

• Easy set-up and operation
• Automatic shut-off
• Repeatable and consistent results
• 3 load settings, 55g 175g 275g
• Abrasion Debris does not affect test
• Continuously uses inexpensive unused abrasive media

Specification