Sutherland Ink Rub Tester

The Digital Ink Rub Tester is designed to measure scuffing or rubbing resistance. Several tests can be performed including:dry rub-the amount of transfer ink from one dry surface to another, wet rub-the amount of transfer of ink from wetted surface to another, wet bleed or transfer-ink transfer to a water saturated blotter, wet smear-similar to wet bleed with the addition or rub cycles, functional rub/wet rub- smear or transfer tests using a liquid other than water and hot abrasion. An optional heated weight provides a uniform test for evaluating “hot abrasion” resistance of printed cartons, labels etc. FEATURES • Three speeds- The standard speed (42 cycles per minute) and two higher speeds (85 and 100 cycles per minute) allow you to decrease the testing time for samples requiring a higher number of rubs • Large character LCD Display • Displays count up, count down, test status and con figurations • Preset counts remain in memory • Automatic shut-off • Selectable “test complete” alarm •  APPLICATIONS Printing, Coatings, Packaging, Inks Main Headquarters SPECIFICATIONS • Model: 10-18-01-0001 •  (1) 0.9 kg(2 lb) weight, spare rubber pads, and sc115 Volts supply. Weight: 13.6 kg (30 lb) + weights • Dimensions W x D x H: 10.20 in x 8 in x 11 in (260 mm x 208 mm x 279 mm) • Specify voltage when ordering STANDARDS ASTM D5264 Standard Practice for Abrasion Resistance of Printed Materials TAPPI T-830 Ink rub test of container board F1571- Method for Determination of Abrasion and Smudge Resistance of Images Produced from Business Copy Products FINAT FTM 27 -Ink Rub test for UV printed labels ink surface against substrate or ink surface.

4 pound weight available as an option.