The Taber Stiffness Tester utilizes a two directional pendulum-type

weighing system to evaluate material stiffness, flexural strength,

resiliency and elasticity properties. Force is applied to the lower

end of the specimen by a pair of rollers attached to the driving disc.

The resulting torque tilts the pendulum from its vertical position and

a Taber Stiffness Unit reading (g•cm) is taken automatically when

the pendulum mark aligns with the appropriate driving disc mark

(71/2° or 15°). Predetermined sample length, deflection angle and

rate of loading provide accurate and reproducible test results.

Onboard computer automates testing.

A high resolution optical encoder and a non-contacting photo

sensor are incorporated to make this instrument fully automatic.

The onboard computer calculates and records testing data

(average; standard deviation; high/low; time; date; and a

user-defined label), and converts stiffness readings to the

appropriate user selected stiffness range. Test results are

displayed on a 4 x 20 character display screen, and can be

printed, stored or downloaded to a PC.

Test a wide range of products.

Nine distinct setups permit the testing of very delicate to extremely

rigid materials. Taber Stiffness Testers will evaluate paper, light

metallic foil, laminated plastic, cardboard, wire, and other flexible

materials up to 5.5mm (0.219 inches) thick that do not exceed

10,000 Taber Stiffness Units.