Cover Lens Testing: Taber Abrasion Testing

Evaluating the durability of hard-coated cover lens materials

Taber abrasion testing provides a controlled method of evaluating the abrasion and wear resistance of polymer cover lenses and hard-coated surfaces.

At Display Protect Solutions, our in-house Taber abrasion testing capability allows us to evaluate and compare the durability of materials, coatings and printed elements as part of our validation and development process.

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Taber abrasion testing of a hard-coated acrylic (PMMA) test plate against an uncoated reference.

Abrasion resistance testing can be used to evaluate and compare the durability of coated and uncoated polymer surfaces, hard-coat systems and printed elements.

This allows DPS to assess the resistance of surface-applied graphics, inks and coatings to repeated mechanical wear, with test parameters selected according to the material, finish and application requirements.