1. Abrasion Testing Equipment
Reciprocating Abrasion Tester
Cycle rate (cycles / minute) = 50 ( 1 cycle = 1 out and back movement of the mechanism )
Abrasive pad = # 7448L ( 3M Scotch-Brite )
Diameter of abrasive pad = 2 inches
Length of test stroke = 3.9 inches
Weight on the abrasive pad = 10 pounds
2. Test Method
2.1 Mount test pan to fixture and clamp into place, assuring no pan movement
2.2 Install NEW abrasive pad
2.3 Verify weight is in place
2.4 Start abrasion tester
2.5 Stop at 5,000 cycles
2.6 Remove pan from tester
2.7 Check egg release
2.8 Clean pan
2.9 Go to step 2.1
2.10 Continue testing until egg release is still Good and record number of cycles
2.11 Continue testing until egg release becomes Fair and record number of cycles
2.12 Continue testing until egg release becomes Bad and record number of cycles
3. Egg Release Test Procedure
3.1 Heat pan to 220°C - 230°C
3.2 NO cooking oil is used for the test
3.3 Cook egg sunny side up
3.4 With spatula, gently slide under the egg to determine release
4. Determine Egg Release Performance
GOOD = Egg easily releases with no resistance, no residue left in pan
FAIR = Egg releases but with some resistance, no residue left in pan
BAD = Egg releases with difficulty, residue left in pan