Product Description

The Taber® Stiffness Tester 150-B utilizes a two directional pendulum-type weighing system to evaluate material stiffness, flexural strength, resiliency and elasticity properties. Force is applied to the lower end of the specimen by a pair of rollers attached to the driving disc. The resulting torque tilts the pendulum from its vertical position and a Taber Stiffness Unit reading (g•cm) is taken when the pendulum mark aligns with the appropriate driving disc mark (71/2° or 15°). Predetermined sample length, deflection angle and rate of loading provide accurate and reproducible test results.

Nine distinct setups permit the testing of very delicate to extremely rigid materials. Taber Stiffness Testers will evaluate paper, foil, light metallic sheet, laminated plastic, cardboard, wire, and other flexible materials up to 5.5mm (0.219 inches) thick that do not exceed 10,000 Taber Stiffness Units.

Based on the original Taber Stiffness Tester, Model 150-B offers telescoping tripod legs which make this instrument lightweight and portable. Operated manually by an lever control switch, a robust housing protects the electrical components. The new ratchet stop roller significantly reduces specimen mounting variability.

A Complete Data Sheet for the Taber® Stiffness Tester 150-B is available for download:

Taber® Stiffness Tester Model 150B Data Sheet

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Taber® Stiffness Tester Model 150-B: Standard & Optional Components Fill 118 Copy 1 Created with Sketch.

Standard Components Model 150B:

  • Compensator Range Weight
  • Range Weight (500, 1000 and 2000 units)
  • Range Weight Case
  • Calibration Specimen

Standard Features Model 150B:

  • Factory calibrated to accuracy of ±1% full scale
  • Telescoping, tripod base
  • Ratchet stop roller
  • Constant speed motor
  • Dynamic brake holds pendulum at the deflection
  • Range weights to test most products

Model 150B Optional Accessories (sold separately):

  • High Sensitivity Attachment
  • Triple Cut Specimen Shear
  • Calibration Specimens
  • Auxiliary Range Weight Set (3000 and 5000 units)
  • Wire/Tube Testing Apparatus
  • Step-Down Transformer (required for 220V operation)
Taber® Stiffness Tester Models 150-B: Applicable Test Methods Fill 118 Copy 1 Created with Sketch.
SDONumberTitle / Description
Appita1301.431RPStiffness of Paper and Paperboard Australian/New Zealand Standards series 1301, Methods of test for pulp and paper have been developed by the Appita Technical Committee and are published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand.
SAI1301.431RPMethods of Test For Pulp and Paper — Taber Bending Resistance of Paper and Paperboard
ASTMD5342Standard Test Method for Resistance to Bending, of Paper and Paperboard (Taber-Type Tester)
ASTMD5650Standard Test Method for Resistance to Bending of Paper of Low Bending Stiffness (Taber-Type Tester in 0 - 10 Taber Stiffness Unit Configuration)
BSIBS 3748Method for Determination of Resistance to Bending of Paper and Paper Board.
CPPSD28PStiffness of Paper and Paperboard (Taber Method)
ISO2493Paper and Board — Determination of Resistance to Bending
JISP8125Testing Method for Stiffness of Paperboard by Bending Load
TAPPIT 489 om4Bending Resistance (Stiffness) of Paper and Paperboard (Taber Type Stiffness Tester in Basic Configuration)
TAPPIT 566 om2Bending Resistance (Stiffness) of Paper (Taber Type Tester in 0 — 10 Taber Stiffness Unit Configuration)
AENORUNE 57075Paper and Board, Determination of Resistance to Bending.

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D5342
D5650
D5963
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Appita, 1301.43RP, SAI, ASTM, D5963, D5650, BSI, BS 3748, CPPS, D28P, ISO, 2493, ISO 2493, JIS, P8125, TAPPI, T 566 om2, T566, T 489 om4, T489, AENOR, UNE 57075, service life, service performance, Taber stiffness, Taber, stiffness, bending, resistance to bending, flexible paper, low grammage paper, paper, cardboard, paperboard, board, material stiffness, flexural strength, 85.060