The UP-1010 Taber Abrasion Tester tests abrasion resistance of plastics, paper, coatings, textiles, leather and flooring, complying with ASTM D4060, ASTM D1044, ASTM D3884, ISO 5470, ISO 9352, DIN 53754 and TAPPI T476.
The instrument is only part of the equation — the wheel-and-load combination determines whether your data is usable. The UP-1010 offers 250 g, 500 g and 1000 g loads and accepts the full range of CS and H wheels.
Load refers to the weight applied per wheel, not both wheels combined. Where a standard specifies parameters, the standard takes precedence.
1. Two wheel series
| Series | Composition | Characteristics | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS (Calibrase) | Resilient rubber bond + abrasive grain | Mild, gradual cutting; surface breaks down to expose fresh grain | Coatings, paints, plastics, leather, paper |
| H (Calibrade) | Non-resilient vitrified (clay) bond | Harder, more aggressive cutting | Plastic substrates, resilient flooring, heavy fabrics, rubber |
Note: abrasive grade does not rise with model number. H-38 is very fine (near polishing), H-22 is very coarse — select by model, not by number.
2. Wheel-and-load chart
| Material | Wheel | Load |
|---|---|---|
| Coatings, paints, varnishes | CS-10, CS-17 | CS-10 from 500 g (thin coatings down to 250 g); CS-17 for thick/hard coatings, 500–1000 g |
| Floor tile, ceramic | CS-17, H-18 | 500–1000 g |
| Plywood, wood panels | S-32, S-33 (sandpaper strips) | ≤500 g; up to 1000 g for accelerated tests |
| Engineering plastics | CS-17, H-18, H-22 | 500–1000 g |
| Textiles, fabrics | CS-10, CS-17, H-18, H-22 | Delicate 250–500 g; medium 500–1000 g; heavy/automotive 1000 g |
| Leather | CS-10, CS-17, H-18 | Soft: CS-17 + 1000 g. Synthetic/PU: H-18 + 500 g. Microfiber: H-18 + 1000 g |
S-32 / S-33 are sandpaper strips wrapped around a CS-0 rubber wheel — consumables, replaced every 200–500 cycles. Stock spares.
3. Four rules
1. Standard first. Follow the wheel, load, speed and cycle count specified in the method. The UP-1010 runs 60 r/min (50 Hz) / 72 r/min (60 Hz), matching major standards.
2. Light on soft, heavy on hard. 250–500 g for thin coatings and delicate fabrics; 1000 g for floor tile and plastic substrates.
3. Check the end point. A correct setup produces a judgeable end point within 100–300 cycles. Too fast = too severe, masking real differences. Too slow = too mild, move to a coarser wheel or higher load.
4. Resurface and mind shelf life.
- CS wheels: resurface with the S-11 disc — break in new sets 2 × 50 cycles, resurface 25 cycles before each test, and every 500 cycles during tests of 1,000+.
- H wheels: too hard for sandpaper — require a diamond wheel refacer.
- CS wheels have a shelf life (typically 2–4 years); store at 23 ± 2 °C, 50 ± 5 % RH. Expired wheels must not be used for formal testing. H wheels do not expire.
4. Report it right
Record wheel model, load, speed, cycle count and resurfacing condition — without all five, data cannot be benchmarked across labs.
The UP-1010 covers a wide range of wheel and load combinations, but the right combination is what makes it the right instrument. Send us your material and target standard, and we will confirm the setup before you order.
Post time: Oct-13-2026