Rope Abrasion Resistance Tester Cycle Counter Type

Machine that rubs rope specimens against each other or a fixed surface under load until cut. Used by makers of mooring, climbing and utility ropes to compare wear life.

Specification

A rope sample is looped over a reference rope or rod and cycled back and forth under a controlled tension. The motor-driven carriage counts strokes until the sample fails. The result is expressed in cycles to failure.

Features

• Adjustable stroke 100 to 300 mm
• Variable load weights
• Digital cycle counter with preset
• Auto stop on break
• Rugged welded frame

Technical Specifications

Test Standards	ISO 1806, EN 892 clause on abrasion (reference)
Stroke Length	100 to 300 mm
Speed	Up to 60 cycles/min
Load Range	10 to 500 N with weights
Counter	6-digit preset
Rope Diameter	4 to 20 mm
Drive Motor	0.37 kW geared
Power	230 V AC, 50 Hz

Standard Accessories

• Weight set
• Reference rope holders
• Tension pulley