EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of GMW 14125 testing. Developed by General Motors. The wear resistance of the material is determined by the linear wear test defined in the GMW 14125 standard. For this, the surface of the sample is subjected to a controlled scraping effect with the defined friction medium. This test method can be applied to all kinds of materials and parts whose surfaces are subject to wear. However, this method does not replace applicable laws and regulations. During testing, a certain number of cycles is applied to the sample with a certain pressure force and a certain friction medium. The sample is then visually evaluated.
Abrasion-resistant fabric, leather or vinyl materials resist surface wear from friction and extend the service life of the product. These materials, which preserve their structure in long use, are a sought-after feature in the automotive industry. Technical textile suppliers today produce performance fabrics that exhibit exceptional load-bearing properties and toughness (the fabric's strength and elongation to break fibers). Especially in the automotive sector, wear-resistant textiles are produced in various compositions and surfaces that best meet the needs of customers. The important thing here is that the material stretches without breaking the fiber. Such materials are produced with special engineering experiences and are lightweight, resistant to abrasion and tearing, and are non-conductive.
In general, friction has increasing or decreasing effects as wear occurs, but there is no linear relationship between friction and wear factor. Briefly, the abrasion resistance of textile samples is evaluated by linear abrasion test using a specific friction medium applied to the sample at a certain pressure force.
Depending on the type of material being evaluated, one of three sample holders is used on the linear wear tester:
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