The GenNBS NBS Abrasion Tester from NextGen is used to evaluate the vulcanized rubber or other rubber compounds’ resistance to abrasion. It is frequently utilized for shoe heels and soles. It has a sophisticated system for recovering from power outages. The device measures the volumetric loss in samples that have been subjected to the action of a normalized abrasive media that is secured to a rotating cylinder.

The rubber materials used for shoe bottoms and heels are tested for their ability to resist abrasion. For materials that are less than 2.5mm thick, this test is not advised.

Testing techniques are frequently used to assess:

Other rubber materials that are comparable to the standard reference compound, such as vulcanized rubber

To answer your question, yes, NextGen’s NBS Rubber Abrasion Tester – GenNBS comply with ASTM D1630standard

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