IGT Testing Systems has for many decades been supplying the well-known A1 and A2 printability testers for making numerous tests on different substrates and inks in quality control and research. This tester, although for a substantial part replaced by the electrical models AIC2-5, Global Standard Tester, C1 and Orange Proofer are still demanded and produced.

• Tests small quantities of ink and substrate under specified conditions.
• Saves costs because many tests can be done before going to press.

APPLICATIONS
The test strips made with on the A1-3 or A2-3 printability tester are suitable for many purposes, contact IGT for detailed test descriptions (W-leaflets):

• measuring colour with colour measuring systems, spectrophotometers
• visual appraisal
• density measurements, including establishing tolerances
• determination of coverage, scratch resistance, wear resistance, flexibility, adhesion and gloss, ink transfer (in g/m2), light fastness and resistance to chemicals
• testing of printing quality, picking, roughness, Heliotest, printing penetration, set-off, striking through, loose and weakly bound paper articles

The A1-3 and A2-3 testers print on all sorts of materials like paper, board, plastic film, cellophane, laminate, metal, etc.

The testers are used in the following industries:

• printing ink, paper and board, printers
• metal, plastic and packaging industries
• resin, lacquer and coating industries
• raw material industry
• training and education

The IGT A1-3 and A2-3 sets come with an set of printing discs for pick testing and different other tests, paper packings, a sector with clamps and an adjustable packing stretcher. Accessories are available for IGT Print (oil) penetration test, IGT Roughness test and gravure as well as a range of printing discs.