abrasion resistance

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a·bra·sion re·sis·tance

(ă-brāzhŭn rĕ-zistăns)

Ability of a tooth or a material to avoid being worn away by abrasive forces.

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In an attempt to establish a correlation between abrasion resistance, durability and retroreflectivity, data from NTPEP trials were compared to laboratory test results.

Waterborne traffic markings: shortening the development cycle and improving the performance

After all measurements are completed, the results are then calculated to determine the percent level of abrasion resistance.

Abrasion vs. water resistance in sunscreen polymers: ISP has developed a screening method to determine the level of water resistance delivered from sunscreen formulas prior to in vivo evaluation

Abrasion resistance data has been compiled for more than 50 years with very consistent results.

Evaluating high wear floor systems in the solid waste industry

The company says that the material offers excellent abrasion resistance, low-temperature properties, hydrolytic stability, and fungus resistance, and that the new TPU series can be formulated for extruded profile, sheet, and film applications.

BASF has announced that it has added enhanced versions of Elastollan LoCoF and Elastollan Lo-Tac to its line of TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) products

Exatec has developed a manufacturing process eponymously called Exatec 500 that uses plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition to apply a microns-thick layer of silicon oxide to polycarbonate panels, giving them abrasion resistance similar to glass.

Glazed and diffused

Due to the abrasion resistance and crushing resistance of the mullite crystal ceramic structure, the ceramic mold/core media has high durability.

Spherical Mold/Core Media Provides Higher Refractory Qualities, Durability. (New Product)

Optim insulation is a new hybrid insulation material, blending the biostability and flexibility of high-performance silicone rubber with the strength, tear resistance and abrasion resistance of polyurethane.

St. Jude Medical Announces FDA Approval of Optim Lead Insulation for Cardiac Rhythm Management Therapy

The requirement for the use of high cis NdPBR is abrasion resistance of the belt and a low rolling resistance on the runner systems (energy efficiency).

Advanced elastomer materials for heavy-duty applications

CN2261LV was developed for UV-curable wood coating applications, where hardness and abrasion resistance are required.

Sartomer offers three polyester acrylate oligomers

It was developed especially for the treads, where it can improve wet traction and abrasion resistance.

New rubber types play well with plastics

Food & Drug Administration) compliance, improved release characteristics, lower coefficient of friction, and enhanced abrasion resistance, the coatings can be applied in 0.

Dispersion coatings

These tiles offer excellent abrasion resistance, reducing noise, impact, and injuries in high-traffic applications.