Description

The ST-BA Belt Abrasion Tester utilizes a rotating pin-on-rotating-belt approach to assess the
abrasive wear resistance of materials. In this setup, the rotating pin is pressed against a moving
abrasive belt under a controlled normal load applied via a dead weight, ensuring consistent and
repeatable wear testing. A motorised linear slide mechanism ensures the pin progressively moves
over fresh abrasive material along a prescribed wear track length, closely mimicking real-world
wear conditions.
To maintain accurate test conditions, the drive system regulates the rotational speed of both the
pin and the belt. The indexing slide guides the rotating pin along the belt, ensuring consistent
wear distribution. Successive wear passes are positioned to avoid overlap, allowing the reference
pin to be tested on an unused abrasive path parallel to the test pin’s track.
This setup provides a precise and standardized method for comparing material wear performance.
It is ideal for testing metals, ceramics, polymers, and coatings in research, quality control, and
industrial applications, fully compliant with the ASTM G132 standard.

Features

• Belt-driven three-roller disc for abrasive testing with a low-power motor.
• Low-cogging servo motor ensures precise test pin tracking.
• PLC-controlled test configuration for accuracy and automation.

Standard Tests

• ASTM G132 Standard Test Method for Pin Abrasion Testing