IGT Pick test set (ISO 3783)

Accessory to execute the IGT Pick Test (ISO 3783)

Most commonly, picking of paper is defined as the damage of the paper surface during the printing operation.
At the time the printing form is lifted off the paper, the ink is exerting a certain force on the paper. This force increases with an increase in the viscosity and tack of the ink and the printing speed. When this force exceeds a certain value, the surface of the paper will be damaged. This test can also be used to determine the delamination of paperboard.

The test be executed on the following IGT Printability testers:

• Amsterdam 1, 2 , 5 and 6
• AIC2-5T2000
• AIC2-5
• Global Standard Tester P, 1 and 1W

For more information look at the test method information W31 Pick IGT (aluminium).

According to standard ISO 3783:2006 Determination of resistance to picking. Accelerated speed method using the IGT-type tester.

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