Taber 5820 Webbing Abrasion Tester

Evaluate the abrasion resistance of webbing, straps and safety belts

The Taber 5820 Webbing Abrasion Tester is designed to evaluate the abrasion resistance of seat belts and other webbing products subjected to repeated rubbing. It provides a controlled method for testing flexible materials used in safety straps, tie-downs, harnesses, helmet straps and similar products.

Controlled reciprocating abrasion testing

During testing, the specimen travels back and forth over a hexagonal abrasion bar in a unidirectional reciprocating rubbing action. A specimen roller maintains an angle of 85° (±2°) between the test specimen and abrasion bar, while weights apply the required tension to the material.

Test up to three specimens simultaneously

Depending on specimen width, the Taber 5820 can evaluate up to three specimens at the same time. The adjustable stroke length accommodates different test requirements, while five preset speeds of 15, 30, 37, 45 and 60 cycles per minute provide flexibility for different procedures.

Designed for a variety of flexible materials

The instrument can be used with webbing and flexible sheet materials manufactured from nylon, polyester, leather, polymers and other suitable materials. This makes it particularly useful for evaluating products where abrasion can affect long-term strength and performance.

Evaluate retained breaking strength after abrasion

A common method of evaluating webbing abrasion resistance is to compare the breaking strength of abraded specimens with equivalent unabraded specimens. The resulting abrasion resistance can be expressed as the percentage of breaking force retained after the abrasion test.

Adjustable test configuration

The Taber 5820 features an adjustable stroke length, a clear hinged safety cover and a standard weight set of 2, 4 and 5.2 lb. An optional 3 and 5 lb weight set is also available. Fresh sections of the hexagonal abrasion bar can be exposed as testing progresses to maintain appropriate test conditions.

Testing to recognized standards

The Taber 5820 is designed for webbing abrasion testing according to ASTM D6770, MIL-W-23223B, U.S. Department of Transportation FMVSS 209 requirements and other recognized test procedures. Additional accessories or equipment may be required depending on the specific standard being followed.