Novitane - Comparative Abrasion Resistance



NOVEX, INC. 258 MAIN ST. WADSWORTH OHIO 44281 330.335.2371 fax:330.336.8934 novex@novitane.com www.novitane.com	NOVITANE ® THE TOUGHEST SKIN IN THE INDUSTRY What makes NOVITANE so tough? A specially formulated compound combined with single-unit construction that's achieved through a unique process called synchronous casting. As the cover of the belt is cast, the fabric is saturated and penetrated simultaneously with polyurethane. Since there are no plies to separate, many of the problems which can lead to less-than-ideal belt life are simply eliminated. The following materials were subjected to a Taber Abrasion Test according to ASTM D 3389, utilizing H-18 wheels, a 1000 gram load at 1000 cycles. The resulting weight loss in milligrams per revolution were as follows.

	In comparing the weight loss of a RMA Grade II rubber compound formulation, commonly used in rubber covered conveyor belting and conveyor belt wiper/scraper rubber, to CU-85 you can see that the CU-85 has 93% less weight loss and in effect has 13.7 times more abrasive wear resistance. The Taber Abrasion test results, however, do not imply that the CU-85 NOVITANE will provide 13.7 times more service life than the RMA Grade II rubber compound, but will significantly increase service life where severe abrasion is the primary factor. The service life of any elastomeric product is influenced by many factors in addition to abrasion.