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.
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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.
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.
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