Wear Test Data
This report presents the results of Taber Abrasion test conducted on samples of coated steel plates. The testing data analysis was completed on March 21, 2008.
Summary of Results
Average Weight Loss
Steel | Nye-Kote™ | Nye-Tef™ | Nye-Carb™ | Kanigen® | Hard Chrome | |
Average (grams) | 0.6026 | 0.3579 | 0.6639 | 0.0869 | 0.3579 | 0.0502 |
Standard Deviation | 0.0675 | 0.0484 | 0.0305 | 0.0280 | 0.0484 | 0.0001 |
Steel | Nye-Kote™ | Nye-Tef™ | Nye-Carb™ | Kanigen® | Hard Chrome | |
Average (grams) | 0.6026 | 0.3579 | 0.6639 | 0.0869 | 0.3579 | 0.0502 |
Standard Deviation | 0.0675 | 0.0484 | 0.0305 | 0.0280 | 0.0484 | 0.0001 |
Average Change in Thickness
Steel | Nye-Kote™ | Nye-Tef™ | Nye-Carb™ | Kanigen® | Hard Chrome | |
Average (inches) | 0.0009 | 0.0003 | 0.0011 | 0.0004 | 0.0003 | 0.0003 |
Standard Deviation | 0.0003 | 0.0002 | 0.0003 | 0.0001 | 0.0002 | 0.00 |
Sample Identification
The samples were identified as five sets of two specimens. The six test samples were identified as: Steel, Nye-Kote™, Nye-Tef™, Nye-Carb™, Kanigen®, Hard Chrome plated.
Test Method:
The samples were allowed to condition at standard laboratory conditions of 72 +/- 4 F and 50 +/- 5% relative humidity for at least 40 hours prior to testing. Testing was done according to ASTM 4060
Test Method | Test Method Title | Test Method Title |
ASTM D4060 | Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser | Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser |
Test Data
Taber Abrasion - Weight Loss
Taber Abrasion - Depth of Wear
Steel
Specimen | Initial Weight (grams) | Finial Weight (grams) | Weight Loss |
1 | 142.7978 | 142.2429 | 0.5549 |
2 | 139.3957 | 138.7454 | 0.6503 |
Average | 0.6026 |
Standard Deviation | 0.6026 |
Nye-Kote™
Specimen | Initial Weight (grams) | Finial Weight (grams) | Weight Loss |
1 | 141.1136 | 140.7215 | 0.3921 |
2 | 143.2902 | 142.9665 | 0.3237 |
Average | 0.3579 |
Standard Deviation | 0.0484 |
Nye-Tef™
Specimen | Initial Weight (grams) | Finial Weight (grams) | Weight Loss |
1 | 137.6563 | 136.9708 | 0.6855 |
2 | 137.2453 | 136.6029 | 0.6424 |
Average | 0.6639 | |
Standard Deviation | 0.0305 |
Nye-Carb™
Specimen | Initial Weight (grams) | Finial Weight (grams) | Weight Loss |
1 | 142.5368 | 142.4301 | 0.1067 |
2 | 141.9773 | 141.9102 | 0.0671 |
Average | 0.0869 |
Standard Deviation | 0.0280 |
Kanigen®
Specimen | Initial Weight (grams) | Finial Weight (grams) | Weight Loss |
1 | 141.1136 | 140.7215 | 0.3921 |
2 | 143.2902 | 142.9665 | 0.3237 |
Average | 0.3579 |
Standard Deviation | 0.0484 |
Hard Chrome
Specimen | Initial Weight (grams) | Finial Weight (grams) | Weight Loss |
1 | 128.6699 | 128.6198 | 0.0501 |
2 | 142.6712 | 142.6209 | 0.0503 |
Average | 0.0502 |
Standard Deviation | 0.0001 |