Abrasion-resistant rubber is put through several standard tests to determine its resistance level. These studies look at the material to determine which rubber varieties are the most resistant to abrasions. The American Society for Testing and Materials developed one such test, the ASTM D5963, to measure rubber’s abrasion resistance. This test entails applying pressure on the material to examine how it responds while documenting the outcomes. A specialized machine with a rotating drum and abrasive surface is set up. The machine is outfitted with a rubber material sample, which is mechanically rotated around the drum.

To provide a fair and consistent reading, the machine is programmed to apply the same amount of pressure to each sample. After the test, the material’s volume loss is calculated in cubic millimetres. The reading number will be lower for a tough rubber with a high level of rubber abrasion resistance.

The grinding speed of NextGen’s Akron Abrasion Tester is 34±1 rpm.

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