Top 10 Abrasion Resistance Testing Instruments

Abrasion resistance testing is essential for evaluating how materials perform under friction, rubbing, and repeated contact. It helps manufacturers assess durability, compare product quality, and verify compliance with international standards across textiles, leather, coatings, plastics, flooring, and industrial components. Below is a concise ranking of the Top 10 Abrasion Resistance Testing Instruments, including suitable materials, functions, test items, and standards.

1. Martindale Abrasion & Pilling Tester

Suitable for: Woven/knitted fabrics, upholstery, automotive interiors

Functions: Abrasion & pilling resistance

Test Items	Standards
Abrasion resistance	ISO 12947, ASTM D4966
Pilling resistance	ISO 12945, ASTM D4970

2. Taber Abrasion Tester

Suitable for: Coatings, plastics, leather, flooring, metal, rubber

Functions: Rotary abrasion, wear index

Test Items	Standards
Wear index	ASTM D4060
Abrasion resistance	ISO 5470-1

3. Wyzenbeek Abrasion Tester

Suitable for: Upholstery fabrics, automotive seats

Functions: Back-and-forth rub abrasion

Test Items	Standards
Double rub abrasion	ASTM D4157

4. ICI Pilling Box Tester

Suitable for: Knits, wool, blended fabrics

Functions: Pilling and surface fuzzing

Test Items	Standards
Pilling grade	ISO 12945-1, BS 5811

5. Rotary Crockmeter

Suitable for: Printed/dyed fabrics

Functions: Wet & dry rubbing fastness, surface abrasion

Test Items	Standards
Rubbing fastness	ISO 105-X12, AATCC 8

6. Linear Abraser Tester

Suitable for: Coatings, plastics, rubber, leather

Functions: Linear abrasion & scratch resistance

Test Items	Standards
Linear abrasion	ASTM D6279
Surface wear	ASTM F2496

7. Shoe Upper Abrasion Tester

Suitable for: Leather shoes, synthetic uppers

Functions: Upper material abrasion durability

Test Items	Standards
Upper abrasion	SATRA TM31
Friction resistance	ISO 20871

8. Rubber & Plastic Abrasion Tester

Suitable for: Shoe soles, rubber parts, tires

Functions: Volume loss wear testing

Test Items	Standards
Abrasion loss	DIN 53516
Wear resistance	ISO 4649

9. Scrub Abrasion Tester

Suitable for: Wall coatings, household paints

Functions: Wet scrub and surface wear resistance

Test Items	Standards
Scrub resistance	ISO 11998, ASTM D2486

10. Fabric Tensile & Abrasion Combination Tester

Suitable for: Technical textiles, industrial fabrics

Functions: Abrasion under load, structural wear analysis

Test Items	Standards
Abrasion under tension	ISO 13937, ISO 12947
Strength & wear	ASTM D5034

Why Choose QINSUN

QINSUN is a professional manufacturer of abrasion resistance testers and material testing equipment. We provide reliable instruments, full standard compliance, and customized testing solutions for textiles, coatings, plastics, and industrial laboratories.

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