Transparent Windows "Taber Test" is industry standard for abrasion resistance of transparent materials Situation: As material advancements continue, the automotive industry is incorporating lighter weight materials into car designs for weight savings. Exatec LLC was founded in 1998 with the mandate to develop polycarbonate glazing solutions for the automotive and transportation industries. Analysis: Transparent materials, when used as windows or enclosures, are subjected to wiping and cleaning. Thus, it is useful to know how resistant the material or applied coatings are to surface abrasion. The industry standard to evaluate this property is the ‘Taber test’ . For transparent plastics, the standard is ASTM D1044 (Standard Test Method for Resistance of Transparent Plastics to Surface Abrasi

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