Wear resistance refers to the ability of materials and structures to withstand wear and tear. It is a method of wearing off or rubbing off by friction. This ability helps preserve the original structure and appearance of the material. Abrasion resistance resists mechanical wear and tear. Abrasion resistant materials are used for moving and stationary components in environments where wear is an issue.
Abrasion resistance is very close to the compressive strength of concrete. Strong concrete is more wear-resistant than weak concrete. The wear resistance of materials and structures can be evaluated by a variety of test methods.
Abrasion resistance testing , as the name implies, describes various test procedures used to measure the abrasion resistance of solid materials. The purpose of the testing is to generate data that will rank the scratch resistance of a given material under a specified set of conditions. Abrasion testing can be performed on a wide variety of materials including metals, ceramics, composites and coatings.
In the corrosion industry, wear resistance is an important parameter when selecting protective coatings for metal substrates. Abrasion resistance is also a key requirement for warehouse and industrial floors, as they are often eroded by trucks and other heavy equipment.
