Abrasion, scratching and easy cleaning tests
Determining abrasion resistance, scratch resistance, or a material’s ability to maintain its appearance and functionality under intensive use conditions — those are the goals of the abrasion, scratch and easy-cleaning tests we carry out at INFINITIA Industrial Consulting.
We evaluate the surface durability of materials subjected to wear, providing precise results to improve product quality and performance. We are professionals who use advanced equipment, as well as custom testing for accelerated aging and specialized techniques. We also work across different sectors such as automotive, construction and electronics. Want to know more? Get in touch with us.
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What are abrasion, scratch and easy-cleaning tests
What is it?
Abrasion, scratch and easy-cleaning tests are designed to measure how materials behave under mechanical wear, scratching and cleaning processes. These tests allow us to verify whether a product can maintain its integrity and functionality after prolonged exposure to friction, contact with hard objects, or the use of aggressive cleaning products.
In industrial and commercial sectors, this testing provides a guarantee that products deliver the durability and quality needed to meet market expectations.
The importance of abrasion, scratch and easy-cleaning testing in industry
BENEFITS
Abrasion and scratch testing is essential across a wide range of industries (construction, automotive, furniture…) as it ensures the surface durability of products. In these sectors, materials are exposed to constant wear and must maintain their functionality and appearance throughout their service life.
We identify materials that meet wear- and surface-damage-resistance requirements, reducing the need for maintenance and improving product longevity, as well as their own performance under adverse conditions. In other words, this type of testing allows us at INFINITIA to improve both products and manufacturing processes.
- Greater satisfaction and lower costs: This testing not only increases customer satisfaction, but also reduces the costs associated with maintenance, returns and premature replacements.
- Precise and detailed evaluations: We provide precise results on scratch resistance, abrasion resistance and ease of cleaning, thanks to the use of advanced equipment such as the abrasion tester and controlled scratch techniques.
- Product optimization: We comprehensively improve products, enabling stronger market performance.
- Regulatory compliance: We can carry out custom testing or testing in accordance with international quality and durability standards. A genuine guarantee of use across a range of industrial and commercial applications.
Examples of abrasion, scratch and easy-cleaning testing in new product development
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If there’s one thing that defines us at INFINITIA, it’s that during product development, we work hand in hand with our clients, always by your side. We carry out rigorous abrasion, scratch and easy-cleaning testing from the earliest design stages.
Through this testing, we improve and adjust materials and coatings. We also optimize surface durability and ensure final products meet market quality expectations. Here are some examples of our work:
Abrasion resistance
Abrasion resistance is a material’s ability to withstand wear caused by repeated friction or contact with rough surfaces. At INFINITIA we use the abrasion tester, equipment that subjects the material’s surface to controlled friction using abrasive discs or rollers. This test is crucial for products such as coatings, industrial flooring, technical textiles and automotive components, which are exposed to constant wear during use.
In this way, we assess how a material will withstand surface deterioration over the long term, ensuring products maintain their appearance and functionality throughout their lifecycle. Good abrasion resistance is key to reducing visible wear and extending the service life of products subjected to demanding conditions.
Scratch resistance
Scratch resistance measures a material’s ability to withstand damage caused by sharp or hard objects. In our testing we use the controlled scratch technique, known as a durometer or microdurometer. This involves a series of techniques — such as hardness tests — that apply specific forces to the material’s surface, observing the depth and visibility of the marks left.
Scratch hardness is especially important in products such as household appliances, cars, furniture and electronic components, where surfaces must maintain their integrity and appearance when accidentally coming into contact with objects that could damage them.
We optimize design and select materials and surface finishes to achieve products that are resistant to external damage. Want a more durable version of your product that’s less prone to visible wear? At INFINITIA we can help.
Steel hardening treatments to reduce wear and their evaluation under operating conditions
An example of a precise, detailed evaluation, which achieved a functional coating for the steel.
Coatings to prevent glass scratching
Here we carried out testing to create glass coatings that offer protection against scratching. The goal was twofold: improving both functionality and safety while avoiding any loss of aesthetic value.
Combined scratch and abrasion testing
Scratch and abrasion testing complement each other to provide a complete assessment of surface durability. For products that require resistance to both constant friction and accidental damage, combining this testing provides a comprehensive view of material performance under various conditions of use.
The results allow us to select the best materials for industrial and commercial applications, ensuring our clients’ final products maintain their functionality and appearance over time.
Easy-cleaning testing
Easy cleaning is a key aspect for products in sectors such as hospitality, healthcare or automotive, which are subject to strict hygiene conditions or to environments where dirt buildup can affect their performance.
At INFINITIA we analyze how materials react to repeated cleaning and the use of aggressive chemical products, in order to verify that surfaces do not deteriorate or lose their functionality after being cleaned. We also apply cutting-edge technology to adjust the surface properties of materials so they become easier to clean.
Improvement of enamel-coating processes through induction heating
This involved optimizing the enamel-coating process using induction heating, with the aim of improving its efficiency and reducing energy consumption.
Sectors where abrasion, scratch and easy-cleaning testing validates durability
SECTORS
Abrasion, scratch and easy-cleaning testing is relevant across any sector whose products have surfaces exposed to wear, handling or frequent cleaning. From automobiles to medical devices, surface durability shapes perceived quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
INFINITIA adapts its approach to the requirements of each sector, selecting the applicable standards and designing protocols consistent with the product’s real-world use. Below are the sectors where this service delivers the greatest technical value.
Abrasion, scratch and easy-cleaning testing at INFINITIA for well-founded industrial decisions
Value
Abrasion, scratch and easy-cleaning testing gives industry objective evidence about the surface durability of its products. Measuring wear, scratching and cleanability using standardized methods turns a design uncertainty into a defensible data point. At INFINITIA we turn that data into a technical recommendation: which material to choose, which finish to specify, and which process to adjust.
The value of this service lies not just in the test itself, but in its decision-oriented interpretation. As an external technical partner, we connect the observed surface behavior with the underlying failure mechanism, an approach linked to our root cause failure diagnosis capability. This preventive outlook makes it possible to correct the problem at its source, not just document its existence.
Anticipating a surface’s behavior has a direct economic impact. Detecting a durability weakness at the design stage avoids rework, replacement campaigns and loss of market confidence. When the analysis reveals the failure stems from the manufacturing process, we connect it with our process improvement line to address the real cause and stabilize surface quality.
In regulated sectors (automotive, medical devices, construction), validating surface durability is a quality and safety requirement, not an optional test. INFINITIA positions itself as a strategic technical partner that combines analytical rigor with an industrial outlook, providing technical reports that support material, design and process decisions. The goal is always the same: for the test result to translate into a more durable, more hygienic and more competitive product.
