Stiffness Tester - Model 150-B
Accurate stiffness assessment for flexible and semi-rigid materials.
The Taber Analog Stiffness Tester 150-B is a manually operated instrument based on the original Taber V-5 design. It’s built to assess the stiffness, flexural strength, resiliency, and elasticity of a wide variety of materials such as paper, light metal foils, cardboard, laminated plastics, wire, and more.
Portable, precise, and reliable
Mounted on telescoping tripod legs, this analog stiffness tester is lightweight and easy to transport. A rugged enclosure protects the internal electronic components, making it a durable tool for lab or industrial use.
The 150-B model requires the operator to manually record assessment data, average the readings, and apply a scaling factor to calculate the final result.
How does it work?
The Taber Analog Stiffness Tester 150-B uses a two-directional pendulum system. Force is applied to the lower end of the sample via rollers attached to a rotating disc. The material’s resistance creates torque that deflects the pendulum, and a Taber Stiffness Unit (g•cm) reading is taken when the pendulum mark aligns with the appropriate disc mark (7.5° or 15°).
- Predefined sample length, deflection angle, and loading rate.
- Ensures accurate and repeatable results.
Assess everything from delicate to highly rigid materials
With nine test configurations, this Taber analog stiffness tester allows assessments on materials up to 5.5 mm thick and up to 10,000 Taber Stiffness Units.
Suitable for:
- Paper and cardboard.
- Light metallic sheets.
- Laminated plastic.
- Thin films.
- Wire and other flexible materials.
Key Features of the Taber Analog Stiffness Tester 150-B
- Factory calibrated with ±1% full scale accuracy.
- Telescoping tripod base for portability.
- Ratchet stop roller to minimize sample mounting variability.
- Constant-speed motor.
- Dynamic brake to hold the pendulum at deflection point.
- Range weights included to support various material types.
