ISO 23233:2016/Amd 1:2017

Overview

ISO 23233:2016/Amd 1:2017 is an important amendment to the international standard governing the determination of abrasion resistance of vulcanized or thermoplastic rubber. This standard specifies the test method using a driven, vertical abrasive disc to evaluate how rubber materials withstand abrasive wear. The amendment updates the test conditions, especially the powder feed rate values, to ensure more precise, reliable, and consistent testing outcomes.

Developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 45 and Subcommittee SC 2, this amendment enhances the original 2016 second edition, reflecting advances in testing technology and industry needs. The standard plays a crucial role in quality control and material performance assessment within the rubber manufacturing sector.

Key Topics

• Test Methodology
  The standard describes a controlled abrasion test employing a motor-driven vertical abrasive disc. The rubber sample is subjected to abrasion by contact with the disc under specified load, slip angle, rotational speed, and distance parameters.

• Updated Test Conditions
  Amendment 1 revises Table 3 of the original document with new powder feed rate values tailored for each abrasion run. These adjustments optimize test accuracy by better simulating real-world wear conditions.

• Abrasion Run Parameters
  Parameters such as abrasion load (fixed at 75 N), slip angle (75°), rotational speed (ranging from 5.5 to 16 km/h), distance, and powder feed rate are specified to standardize abrasion testing and enable reproducible data across laboratories.

• Material Focus
  The standard applies specifically to vulcanized rubber and thermoplastic rubber, widely used in industries ranging from automotive and industrial components to consumer products requiring durability assessment.

Applications

• Quality Control in Rubber Manufacturing
  Using ISO 23233:2016/Amd 1:2017 enables manufacturers to verify abrasion resistance, helping ensure products meet performance specifications and longevity expectations.

• Material Development and Comparison
  Research and development teams employ this standard to compare new rubber formulations or compounds for improved abrasion resistance, driving innovation.

• Industrial Safety and Reliability
  Components exposed to abrasive conditions, such as seals, gaskets, tires, and conveyor belts, benefit from standardized testing to minimize premature failure and enhance safety.

• Supplier and Product Certification
  The consistent test method facilitates certification, supplier evaluation, and regulatory compliance by providing transparent abrasion resistance data.

Related Standards

• ISO 4649 – Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of abrasion resistance using a rotating cylindrical drum device
  An alternate test method for abrasion resistance, complementing the vertical abrasive disc technique in ISO 23233.

• ISO 37 – Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic - Determination of tensile stress-strain properties
  Provides mechanical property context often critical when assessing abrasion durability.

• ASTM D5963 – Standard Test Method for Rubber Property-Abrasion Resistance (Finger Rouleaux Abrader)
  Widely used American standard offering additional abrasion resistance testing methods.

• ISO/IEC 17025 – General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
  Ensures laboratories performing ISO 23233 abrasion tests maintain quality and reliability in results.

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