The Falex Abrasion Test Machine was originally developed in a co-operative effort between ASTM Committee G-2
(Wear and Erosion) and Falex Corporation. The need for a high quality, well-instrumented and commercially
available machine to meet the requirements of ASTM Test Method G-65, "Conducting Dry Sand/Rubber Wheel
Abrasion Tests," has been met with this machine. These test machine and test methods are used to determine the
resistance of metallic materials to scratching abrasion. It also has expanded capability and the flexibility to conduct
many other types of abrasive tests under a wide range of conditions.
The Falex Abrasion Test Machine can be modified with optional attachments to meet ASTM B-611, "Abrasive Wear
Resistance of Cemented Carbides". For this test, a modification to the machine to run the test specimen in a wet slurry
condition with a 6.65-inch steel wheel is required.
The Falex Abrasion Test Machine with the slurry modification and special 7-inch rubber wheels meets or exceeds all
the requirements of the Society of Automotive Engineers "Recommended Practice for Determining Resistance to
Abrasive Wear using Rubber Wheel Abrasion Machine" and ASTM G-105, "Conducting Wet Sand/Rubber wheel
Abrasion Tests". These methods are used to determine the abrasive wear resistance of ferrous materials for tilling
soils and earth moving and other applications involving slurry abrasive media.
F-1510 FALEX DRY SAND/RUBBER WHEEL ABRASION TEST MACHINE:
Standard items included with Test Machine:
2 ea. 9" diameter Wheels with ¨ö " Rubber Rim
2.5 to 1 Load Lever System (30 lbs. Bale Weights)
Specimen Holder 1/8" to ¨ö " thick, 2" to 6" length
Variable Speed One Horsepower D.C. Motor 7-350 RPM Variable Speed Controller with 1% Speed Regulation
Test Cycle Counter & Cut-off
Exhaust Outlet
Wheel Dresser Assembly
F-1510-9 WET SAND OPTION (SAE Method and ASTM B-611 and G-105):