What is ISO 23337 - Abrasion resistance about?
ISO 23337 is an international standard used for Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic that specifies the test method which helps in determining the abrasion resistance by using the Improved Lambourn test machine.
ISO 23337 specifies a method for the determination of the resistance of rubber to abrasion using the Improved Lambourn test machine.
The abrasion loss resulting from the slip is caused by the difference in circumferential speed between a disc-shaped rubber test piece and an abrasive wheel, which are driven to rotate independently with their circumferences pressed against each other by a specified load. The test result can be reported as a volume loss per abrasion test time or running distance, and/or as an abrasion resistance index compared to a reference compound.
As the Improved Lambourn test machine is capable of setting various abrasive conditions, such as slip rate, sliding speed and load, independently, this method is suitable for the evaluation of compounds for a range of rubber products, especially tyres, under a wide range of severity conditions. An example of the testing of tyre tread rubber is given in Annex A.
Who is ISO 23337 - Abrasion resistance for?
ISO 23337 on Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic is useful for:
- Manufacturers of rubber products
- Manufacturers of automotive parts
- Constructors
- Research laboratories
Why should you use ISO 23337 - Abrasion resistance?
Abrasion of rubber is due to mechanical failure under tractive stresses. These stresses are produced frictionally by the asperities of the track. 
ISO 23337 specifies the test methods and test procedures which helps in determining the abrasion resistance of rubber by using Improved Lambourn test machine. This test method is useful in determining the loss mass by calculating the density of these rubber. The abrasion resistance index is also calculated by comparing loss in volume with the reference compound.
Using ISO 23337, you can avoid defects or failure in rubber which result in improving the quality of these rubber by using Improved Lambourn test machine.
