* Many automotive companies incorporate the Taber Rotary Platform Abraser into their material specifications and requirements. Due to the proprietary nature of their test methods, much of this information has not been made public and therefore is not included in the following list.
Reference |
Title |
Scope |
| ANSI/SAE Z26.1-1996 |
Safety Glazing Materials for Glazing Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment |
The purpose of this test is to determine whether the plastic has a certain minimum resistance to abrasion. |
| ANSI/SAE Z26.1-1996 |
Safety Glazing Materials for Glazing Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment |
The purpose of this test is to determine whether safety glass has a certain minimum resistance to abrasion. |
| ASTM D7255 |
Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Leather (Rotary Platform, Double-Head Method) |
This test method covers the determination of the abrasion resistance of leather using the rotary platform, double-head tester (RPDH). |
| ASTM G195 |
Standard Guide for Conducting Wear Tests Using a Rotary Platform, Double-Head Abraser |
This guide covers and is intended to assist in establishing procedures for conducting wear tests of rigid or flexible materials utilizing the rotary platform, double-head abraser (RPDH). |
| Daimler-Chrysler LP-463KB-21-01 |
Wear Resistance of Trim Materials - Taber Method |
This procedure is a method of determining the wear resistance of trim materials by means of a rotary platform sample support and double abrasion wheel type machine. |
| Daimler-Chrysler MS-PP11-1 |
Vacuum Metallizing for Plastic Parts - First Surface Interior |
This standard presents the requirements of a coating system to be used for first surface vacuum metallizing of interior plastic parts made of ABS, acrylic, nylon, polycarbonate, or butyrate plastics, or others as specified. |
| Daimler-Chrysler MS-PP11-2 |
Vacuum Metallizing - High Wear Resistance- For Plastic Parts - First Surface Interior |
This standard presents the requirements of a coating system to be used for first surface vacuum metallizing of interior plastic that require high wear resistance. These parts may be made of ABS or butyrate plastics, or others as specified. |
| Daimler-Chrysler MS-JP4-13 |
Automotive Carpeting |
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| Ford Engineering Material Specification ESB-M99P14-A1 |
Pad Printing, First Surface Plastic or Painted Plastic, Interior |
The pad printing defined by these specifications is an ink system transferred to the surface of interior plastic parts by a pad printing process. These specifications were released originally for pad printing using ink for graphics on interior plastic parts. |
| Ford Engineering Material Specification WSS-M15P34-B1 |
Performance, Interior Trim Appliques, High Wear |
This specification was originally for appliques used on instrument panels and interior door trim panels. A high wear application is a part that is in contact continually, such as the door panel, console, the radio or any other control adjustments. |
| Ford Engineering Material Specification WSS-M15P34-B2 |
Performance, Interior Trim Appliques, Low Wear |
This specification was originally for appliques used on instrument panels and interior door trim panels. A low wear application is a part that will not be in contact by the customer on a continual basis, such as the area behind the steering column or in a vertical area on the instrument panel that is not located near control adjustments. |
| Ford Engineering Material Specification WSS-M15P4-E |
Interior Trim, Assembly Performance Specification |
This specification defines the minimum durability and performance requirements of interior trim panels and moldings where various materials are combined to provide a trim assembly having decorative and/or functional feature. |
| Ford Laboratory Test Method BN 108-02 |
Resistance to Abrasion - Taber Abraser |
This procedure is used to test the abrasion resistance of textile fabrics, coated fabrics, genuine leather, cardboard, rubber floor mats, carpets, other floor covering materials, plastics and painted substrates. |
| Ford Laboratory Test Method BN 108-04 |
Resistance to Scuffing |
This procedure is used to determine the resistance to scuffing of materials such as painted substrates, vinyl, genuine leather and luggage compartment mats. |
| General Motors GM2751M |
Automotive Upholstery Fabric |
This specification describes aesthetic fabrics used for seat covers, door trim and other miscellaneous applications. The fabrics are made from fibrous textile materials and are either knit, woven or nonconventional in construction. This specification also covers bilaminate, trilaminate and moldable fabric construction. |
| General Motors GM9515P |
Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings (Taber Abraser Method) |
This test method is a modification of ASTM D4060, outlining the procedures to be followed in determining the abrasion resistance of organic coatings by means of the Taber Abraser Method. |
| General Motors GM9911P |
Scuff Resistance Test for Painted Plastics |
This procedure is used to determine the resistance of paint to be removed from a substrate material. |
| General Motors GMW3208 |
Rotary Abrasion Test, Taber Type |
This standard is used to determine abrasion resistance of materials using a rotary platform tester. [Note: This standard was written to commonize or replace methods used for testing of fabric materials.] |
| General Motors HN0245 |
Determination of Resistance to Abrasion |
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| Hyundai/Kia MS 300-2
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Abrasion Resistance of Woven Knits for Automotive Interiors & Trim
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| ISO 3537 |
Road Vehicles - Safety Glazing Materials - Mechanical Tests |
This International Standard specifies mechanical test methods relating to the safety requirements for all safety glazing materials in a road vehicle, whatever the type of glass or other material of which they are composed. |
| SAE J 315 |
Fiberboard Test Procedure |
This SAE Standard provides test methods for determining the critical characteristics of basic or finished fiberboard products. Where applicable, methods of test developed by SAE and ASTM have been referenced. |
| SAE J 1530 |
Test Method for Determining Resistance to Fiber Loss, Resistance to Abrasion and Bearding of Automotive Carpet Materials |
This test method covers determination of abrasion resistance, fiber loss and bearding resistance of automotive carpet materials. |
| SAE J 1847 |
Abrasion Resistance Testing - Vehicle Exterior Graphics and Pin Striping |
This SAE Recommended practice applies to the abrasion resistance testing of decorative tapes, graphics, and pin striping. It may also have relevance to certain vehicle labels and plastic wood grain film. The resistance to abrasive damage is judged qualitatively by its effect on the legibility, pattern, and color of the graphic marking. |
| SAE J 2394 |
Seven-Conductor Cable for Abs Power |
This SAE Standard establishes the minimum construction and performance requirements for seven-conductor 1/8-2/10-4/12 cable for use on trucks and trailers. |
| SAE J 365 |
Method of Testing Resistance to Scuffing of Trim Materials |
This test can be used to determine the resistance to scuffing of test specimens such as fiberboards, fabrics, vinyl coated fabrics, leathers, and similar trim materials. |
| SAE J 948 |
Test Method for Determining Resistance to Abrasion of Automotive Bodycloth, Vinyl, and Leather, and the Snagging of Automotive Bodycloth |
The Taber method of test is applicable for determining the resistance to snagging and abrasion of automotive fabrics and/or vinyl-coated fabrics. |
| SAE J80
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Abrasion Resistance of Automotive Rubber Mats
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This Recommended Practice covers the requirements for rubber floor mats made from five types of rubber compounds as required by the physical property requirements of the application.
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| United Nations - ECE Regulation 43 |
Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Safety Glazing and Glazing Material |
This Regulation applies to safety glazing and glazing materials intended for installation as windscreens or other panes, or as partitioning, on power-driven vehicles and their trailers.
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