Applications of Schopper Abrasion Tester

The Schopper Abrasion Tester is used to measure the abrasion resistance, surface durability, and wear performance of flexible materials. It simulates rotary friction under controlled force, enabling accurate evaluation of how materials perform under repeated rubbing or contact stress.

Typical applications include:

Automotive interior materials (fabric, leather, coated textiles, decorative films)

Paper, cardboard, and printed packaging surfaces

Synthetic leather and coated materials

Nonwoven fabrics and technical textiles

Soft-touch surfaces and interior trim components

This instrument is widely used in automotive OEM labs, material manufacturers, textile factories, and R&D institutions.

Standards Compliance

The Schopper Abrasion Tester meets major global and automotive abrasion testing standards:

DIN 53863 Part 2 – Rotary abrasion test for textile fabrics

GME 60345 / GMW 3283 – GM automotive abrasion protocols

VW/Audi PV 3908 – Volkswagen/Audi surface durability standard

QC/T 216 – Chinese automotive interior material abrasion standard

Its broad compliance ensures reliable qualification testing across multiple industries.

Product Types

Standard Schopper Abrasion Tester

Applications: Paper, textiles, packaging, and general materials

Standards: DIN 53863, QC/T 216

Automotive-Grade Digital Schopper Abrasion Tester

Applications: Automotive fabrics, leather, coated textiles

Features: Touchscreen, programmable cycles, load control

Standards: GMW 3283, PV 3908, GME 60345

High-Load Schopper Abrasion Tester

Applications: Heavy-duty materials, industrial fabrics, reinforced coatings

Features: Higher load capacity up to 25 N

Custom Multi-Station Schopper Abrasion Tester

Applications: High-throughput QC labs

Features: Multi-head design for parallel testing

Product Advantages

Precision Compliance

Designed to meet multiple global automotive standards, ensuring universal testing capability.

Versatile Applications

Suitable for fabrics, leather, coated textiles, soft-touch materials, and other flexible substrates.

User-Friendly Interface

Touchscreen operation with manual or automatic mode selection.

High Measurement Accuracy

Adjustable arc height (0–10 mm) and load range 0.5–25 N provide precise test control.

Durable Construction

Stainless-steel test head and corrosion-resistant components ensure long-term reliability.

High Testing Efficiency

The test head automatically reverses rotation every 100 cycles, reducing test bias and improving result repeatability.

Key Product Features

Rotary Abrasion Mechanism

The test head rotates at 75 rpm, maintaining line contact with the abrasion block at a 166° taper angle, accurately simulating tangential wear.

Stable Clamping System

An obtuse-angle cone chuck secures samples firmly, even under high-speed rotation.

Touchscreen Control Panel

Allows users to set cycles, load, direction reversal, and monitor test progress in real time.

Arc Height Measurement

Built-in gauge measures deformation or wear depth after testing.

Load Customization

Includes interchangeable weights — 50 g to 1500 g — to match different material requirements.

Compact and Space-Saving

With dimensions 325 × 565 × 560 mm, it fits easily into most laboratory environments.

Technical Parameters

FAQs About Schopper Abrasion Tester

1. What is a Schopper Abrasion Tester?

The Schopper Abrasion Tester is a precision instrument used to evaluate the abrasion resistance of textiles, leather, automotive interior materials, and coated fabrics. It simulates real-world wear through a controlled rotary abrasion mechanism to determine material durability and performance.

2. What materials can be tested with the Schopper Abrasion Tester?

It is widely used for:

Automotive interior fabrics

Leather and synthetic leather

Coated textile materials

Industrial fabrics

Upholstery materials

Technical textiles

The tester supports both soft and reinforced materials by using adjustable loads.

3. What standards does the Schopper Abrasion Tester comply with?

This tester meets several international and automotive standards, including:

DIN 53863 Part 2

GME 60345 & GMW 3283

VW/Audi PV 3908

QC/T 216

Compliance ensures reliable results for global automotive suppliers and textile manufacturers.

4. How does the Schopper Abrasion Tester work?

The instrument clamps a material sample onto a rotating test head. As the head spins, it creates line contact against an abrasion block under a specified load. The friction simulates long-term wear, helping assess surface damage, fiber breakage, and deformation.

5. How is abrasion resistance measured in this test?

Abrasion resistance is determined by:

The number of cycles completed before visible wear

Change in appearance or surface texture

Arc height deformation (measured 0–10 mm)

Material loss or structural damage

These results help evaluate long-term durability.