Overview:

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 abrader 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. The RCA Abrasion Wear Tester is also referred to as an Abrasive Wear Tester, an Abrader, a Paper Wear Tester, etc. The Norman Tool official model identifier for this machine is the 7-IBB-CC RCA Wear Tester

The Norman Tool RCA Abrasion Wear Tester is warranted against failure due to materials and/or workmanship for a period of six (6) months from date of delivery. Norman Tool, Inc. has continuously manufactured this tester since 1964 Compact Size: 10″ x 24″, 37 lbs..

 Norman Tool RCA Tester - Introduction video

Features:

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

Standard:

International: ASTM F2357-04, ASTM F2357-10 & ASTM F3152-16, Standard test method for determining the abrasion resistance of inks and coatings on membrane switches using the Norman Tool, Inc. “RCA” Abrader.

Specification

• Dimensions: 10" x 24" (40mm x 95mm)
• Weight: 37 lbs. (16.8 Kgs)
• Power: 120v/220v/240v
• Paper Velocity: 2.1 in/sec
• Cycles per Min.: 20 cycles (approx.)
• Load Settings: 55, 175, or 275 grams
• Max Samples Size: Approx. 7‐1/2" to 9" wide (depends on height), pass‐through design

Consumables:

• 1116‐P‐10 Abrasion Wear Paper—Standard Factor, 11/16" Wide 10 Rolls
• 1116‐P‐40 Abrasion Wear Paper—Standard Factor, 11/16" Wide 40 Roll
• 0104‐P‐20 Abrasion Wear Paper—Standard Factor, 1/4" Wide 20 Rolls
• 1116‐M‐10 Abrasion Wear Paper—High Abrasive, 11/16" Wide 10 Rolls
• 1116‐M‐40 Abrasion Wear Paper—High Abrasive, 11/16" Wide 40 Rolls
• OR‐01 Rubber O‐Ring for Abrader Wheel—Pack of 32

Accessories:

• CK‐01‐175 Calibration Kit Tested at 175g for Customer Calibration Check
• CK‐01‐275 Calibration Kit Tested at 275g for Customer Calibration Check
• D‐C Dust Cover
• GA‐01 O‐Ring Wheel Alignment Tool