{"id":25411,"date":"2020-03-25T14:59:21","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T13:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/prodotto\/rotational-abrasion-tester-saab523\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T16:54:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T14:54:06","slug":"rotational-abrasion-tester-saab523","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.samatools.it\/en\/product\/rotational-abrasion-tester-saab523\/","title":{"rendered":"Rotational abrasion testers &#8211; SAAB522 \/ SAAB523"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>rotational abrasion tester<\/strong> is an instrument designed to evaluate the abrasion resistance of coatings, paints, plastics, paper, fabrics, wood and decorative surfaces that are compatible with the applicable test method. The test makes it possible to verify sample behaviour when subjected to rotary rubbing by abrasive wheels under a defined load.<\/p>\n<p>Rotational abrasion testing makes it possible to evaluate abrasion resistance by examining the wear produced on the surface after a specified number of cycles. The sample is positioned on the instrument\u2019s rotary plate and, during rotation; two abrasive wheels come into contact with the surface, generating a controlled abrasion track.<\/p>\n<p>The operating principle of the tester is based on rotation of the specimen around its vertical axis, while the abrasive wheels act on the surface under a defined pressure. This configuration subjects the sample to rubbing from different directions throughout the test, making the instrument suitable for assessing surface wear on a wide range of materials and coatings.<\/p>\n<p>The degree of abrasion depends on the type of abrasive wheel used, the applied load, the number of test cycles and the properties of the material being tested. Consequently, the rotational abrasion tester is suitable for both quality-control applications and laboratory testing, where different samples need to be compared or coating resistance under controlled rubbing conditions must be verified.<\/p>\n<p>Two models are available:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SAAB522<\/strong>, mainly intended for testing wood and materials that are compatible with the relevant configuration;<\/li>\n<li><strong>SAAB523<\/strong>, intended for inspecting paint films, coatings and thin protective layers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <strong>SAAB522<\/strong> is suitable for applications requiring the abrasion resistance of wooden surfaces or specimens with thicknesses compatible with the instrument configuration to be evaluated. It can be used to assess the durability of treated surfaces, finishes and materials subjected to repeated rubbing and wear.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>SAAB523<\/strong> is designed for testing paint films and coatings where the abrasion resistance of a coating applied to a substrate needs to be determined. This configuration is useful for evaluating paints, protective finishes and surface treatments that are exposed to repeated mechanical stress.<\/p>\n<p>The rotational abrasion tester can also be used on paper, plastics, fabrics and decorative surfaces, provided that the sample is compatible with the required preparation and correct execution of the test. Evaluation may include material loss, changes in appearance, coating deterioration or the appearance of wear marks on the surface.<\/p>\n<p>The instrument can be operated with different loads, allowing the severity of the test to be adapted to the material and the applicable procedure. The cycle counter makes it possible to set the test duration and facilitates comparison between samples that are tested under identical operating conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The rotational abrasion tester complies with various ISO, ASTM and EN standards, depending on the material, coating and required test method. Selecting the correct procedure is important because abrasion resistance can vary significantly according to the abrasive wheel, applied load, number of cycles and sample type.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>rotational abrasion tester<\/strong> therefore provides a dedicated solution for measuring abrasion resistance through rotary rubbing, with two configurations specifically intended for testing wood and compatible materials, or paint films and coatings.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"What&#039;s a rotational abrasion tester used for?  SAAB523\" width=\"1680\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BORdtgQh9js?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Applications<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Abrasion-resistance tests through rotary rubbing<\/li>\n<li>Surface wear testing of paints and coatings<\/li>\n<li>Abrasion assessment on paint films and coatings with SAAB523<\/li>\n<li>Testing on wood and materials that are compatible with SAAB522<\/li>\n<li>Comparison between different finishes or surface treatments<\/li>\n<li>Evaluation of the abrasion resistance of plastics, paper and fabrics<\/li>\n<li>Inspection of decorative surfaces subject to wear<\/li>\n<li>Tests with abrasive wheels and selectable loads<\/li>\n<li>Counting abrasion cycles during testing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>FAQ &#8211; Rotational abrasion testers<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is a rotational abrasion tester used for?<\/strong><br \/>\nIt is used to assess the abrasion resistance of materials and coatings by subjecting the sample to rotary rubbing from two abrasive wheels under a defined load.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does a rotational abrasion test work?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe sample is secured on the rotary plate and rotated while two abrasive wheels act on the surface. After the required number of cycles, the wear or alteration produced by the test is evaluated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does an abrasion tester measure?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe tester makes it possible to assess the sample\u2019s resistance to surface wear. The result can be evaluated by observing material loss, changes in appearance, coating wear or other criteria defined by the applied method.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the difference between SAAB522 and SAAB523?<\/strong><br \/>\nSAAB522 is mainly intended for tests on wood and materials thst are compatible with its configuration, whereas SAAB523 is designed for checking paint films, coatings and thin protective layers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When should the SAAB522 model be selected?<\/strong><br \/>\nSAAB522 is suitable where the test concerns wooden surfaces or samples with characteristics and thicknesses that are compatible with the instrument configuration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When should the SAAB523 model be selected?<\/strong><br \/>\nSAAB523 is suitable when the abrasion resistance of paint films, protective finishes and coatings applied to compatible substrates must be assessed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Which materials can be tested?<\/strong><br \/>\nCoatings, paints, wood, plastics, paper, fabrics and decorative surfaces can be tested, provided that the sample is compatible with the test method and required preparation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does the degree of sample abrasion depend on?<\/strong><br \/>\nIt depends on the type of abrasive wheel, applied load, number of cycles, sample material and conditions specified by the test procedure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why does the test use two abrasive wheels?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe two abrasive wheels act on the surface while the sample rotates, generating controlled rubbing that is useful for evaluating wear of the material or coating.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can the instrument be used to compare different coatings?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. By carrying out tests under the same operating conditions, the abrasion resistance of different finishes, coatings or application cycles can be compared.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The rotational abrasion tester is an instrument designed to evaluate the abrasion resistance of coatings, paints, plastics, paper, fabrics, wood and decorative surfaces that are compatible with the applicable test method. The test makes it possible to verify sample behaviour when subjected to rotary rubbing by abrasive wheels under a defined load. 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