The IGT Ink Rub tester is an advanced instrument designed for automating the rubbing of a test strip with precise control over pressure, speed, and optional temperature. This process aids in evaluating the resistance to abrasion of prints, a crucial property for printed materials. The potential damage caused by abrasion during processing, transportation, storage, handling, or usage can lead to the degradation of image quality and readability of information.<\/p>\n
This Ink Rub tester facilitates a systematic comparison of the abrasion resistance among various materials under carefully controlled conditions. Moreover, it offers versatility by accommodating weights for both higher and lower forces, and additionally provides options for heated weights (designated as article no. 510.200). This adaptability ensures a comprehensive assessment of material performance, making the Ink Rub tester a valuable tool for industries where print quality and durability are paramount.<\/p>\n
Control paper, board and\/or ink with regard to the following topics:
\n\u2022 abrasion resistance;
\n\u2022 smudging;
\n\u2022 effect of heat on these properties (optional).<\/p>\n
Applicable standards: ASTM D5264, Tappi T 830. The IGT Ink Rub tester is fully compatible with the Finat FTM 27.<\/p>\n
A printed sample is mounted on the rubber base pad, or, in case of heated testing, a silicon base pad.
\n\u2022 A sled with a blank receptor \u2013 same substrate as the printed sample \u2013 is brought into contact with the print<\/p>\n
NOTE: When testing with heat, the sled (heated weight) does not have a receptor sample or a pad. In \u2018hot
\nabrasion\u2019 tests, the contact strips of the heated weight are in direct contact with the printed sample.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The sled is moved from left to right and back over the print
\n\u2022 With known weight and pressure
\n\u2022 With controlled speed
\n\u2022 During a pre-set amount of cycles
\n\u2022 Under laboratory controlled conditions
\n\u2022 The difference in CIELab (Delta E) value before and after abrasion is a measure for assessment<\/p>\n
Standard test atmosphere according to ISO 187 (23,0 \u00b1 1,0 \u00b0C and 50 \u00b1 2% RH).<\/p>\n
Sample conditioning<\/strong> Ink Rub tester to test rub resistance under specified pressure, speed and (optional) temperature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":31888,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[2404,2405,2399,2974,2975,2397],"product_tag":[4611,4612,4613,4614,4615,4616,4617],"class_list":{"0":"post-31887","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-graphic-testers-us","7":"product_cat-ink-testers-us","8":"product_cat-paper-testers-us","9":"product_cat-rub-tester-security-us","10":"product_cat-rub-tester-us","11":"product_cat-security-us","12":"product_tag-abrasion-tester","13":"product_tag-ink-abrasion-test","14":"product_tag-ink-rub-tester","15":"product_tag-rub-resistance-tester","16":"product_tag-rub-tester","17":"product_tag-sutherland","18":"product_tag-sutherland-rub-tester","19":"pa_dimensions-d-x-w-x-h-cm-23-x-31-x-28-us","20":"pa_weight-15-kg-us","22":"first","23":"instock","24":"shipping-taxable","25":"purchasable","26":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\nCut both printed samples and non-printed receptor samples with the help of the cutting templates and, if necessary, mark top\/bottom as well as directional (MD\/CD). Let all samples condition in the test atmosphere for at least 6 hours prior to testing. Be aware of the fact that a different way of conditioning of the samples can have influence on the results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"