Taber® Industries has extensive experience with testing physical properties including abrasion / wear resistance, scratch and mar resistance, and material stiffness. Our knowledge includes tests on a diverse group of materials; an understanding of assessment criteria and supplier requirements; and participation with trade associations & test method development.

You can take advantage of this knowledge through the “TABER-Test” Program. Send us your product sample and our in-house test experts will demonstrate how TABER instruments can assist you with quality control, materials research & development, or competitive supplier testing. Customers have used Taber’s testing services to:

• Determine if products comply with industry standards
• Anticipate how a product will perform against another similar product
• Test for reliability or until failure
• Enhance competitive advantage
• Assess functionality and appropriateness for intended use
• Reduce risk of product failure & related product warranty costs
• Perform durability and warranty testing
• Optimize limited resources
• Carry out materials research and development

When submitting test samples to Taber Industries, you are required to complete a Test Request Form and send it with your samples. This will allow our in-house test experts to better understand your testing needs. Three different options are offered to meet your needs

• PRODUCT EVALUATION – Before you invest in an instrument, our experts would be pleased to review your material. We will conduct feasibility testing on 2 - 3 samples, or share our past experiences to help you determine if Taber products can solve your concerns. This service is offered free of charge.
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• DETAILED – Our experts will conduct a non-statistical analysis of your material(s) and provide a detailed report of our findings. The report is specific to your company and typically includes test set-up, test procedures, test observations, photographs, and a brief data analysis. The cost of this service starts at $95 and is dependent on the quantity of tests that are requested.
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• 3rd PARTY TESTING – Taber’s in-house test laboratory also performs independent testing. If you are required to test according to a specific method referencing a Taber instrument, but the frequency does not justify the purchase of an instrument, we can help. This service is also useful if you require an independent lab to validate your results. The cost of this service starts at $95 and is dependent on the quantity of tests that are requested.

Taber Industries provides the opportunity for “hands-on” experiences. We invite you to visit our lab or arrange training at your site. In addition, Taber also provides consultation for your abrasion or scratch resistance testing program. This may include recommendations for the appropriate instrument system; assistance with developing a test procedure; understanding evaluation techniques for interpreting results; etc.

For more information on the “TABER- Test Your Samples” program, CONTACT US:

TABER Industries
"Taber-Test Your Samples"
455 Bryant Street
North Tonawanda, New York 14120 USA
Phone: 716.694.4000
Fax: 716.694.1450