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The RT-01 Rub Tester, offered by Cell Instruments, is an advanced testing instrument meticulously designed to evaluate the scuffing or rubbing resistance of ink films or fiber surfaces primarily on container board and corrugated board. This cutting-edge device, equipped with state-of-the-art features, ensures precise testing parameters and reliable results crucial for quality assurance in various industries.

Technical Features of Ink Rub Tester

1. PLC Controlled Unit for Industrial-Level Stability: The RT-01 Rub Tester boasts a programmable logic controller (PLC) ensuring industrial-level stability and reliability. This feature guarantees consistent and accurate testing, meeting the stringent demands of the printing and packaging sectors.
2. HMI Touch Screen Operation: With an intuitive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) touch screen, operating the RT-01 Rub Tester is effortless. This user-friendly interface enhances ease of use, allowing operators to efficiently set parameters and monitor the testing process.
3. Versatile Testing Capabilities: The tester offers a wide array of testing options including dry rub, wet rub, wet smear, and functional rub, catering to diverse testing needs across industries.
4. Customizable Test Speed Adjustment: Users can adjust the test speed according to specific requirements, ensuring accurate and reliable results based on the characteristics of the ink and substrate.
5. Efficient Double Test Station: Featuring a double test station with an arc movement structure, the RT-01 Rub Tester enables simultaneous testing of multiple samples, optimizing throughput and productivity.
6. Precise Rub Circle Control: Achieve precise control over the rubbing circle, crucial for obtaining accurate and consistent test results, meeting the highest standards in ink and substrate testing.
7. Why Choose RT-01 Rub Tester?
8. The RT-01 Rub Tester serves as an indispensable tool across industries such as plastics, paper, textile, food, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, printing, and adhesives. Its ability to evaluate ink resistance, surface strength, smearing, bleeding, and adhesion provides valuable insights into ink performance and substrate strength, ensuring the quality and durability of printed materials and packaging.

Purposes of RT-01 Rub Tester

• Ink Resistance: Evaluate ink resistance to rubbing under various conditions.
• Surface Strength: Gauge the strength of surfaces against external forces.
• Smearing and Bleeding: Assess ink stability crucial for maintaining printed materials' integrity.
• Heat Resistance: Evaluate ink and varnish performance under elevated temperatures.
• Adhesion: Ensure strong adhesion of ink films to substrates, enhancing longevity and quality.

Application of Ink Rub Tester

The RT-01 Rub Tester caters to a wide range of materials including inks, plastic film, packaging, paper, labels, coatings, cartons, and printed materials. It ensures that inks meet required standards for durability and performance on different surfaces.

Standards Compliance of Ink Rub Tester

Adhering to industry standards such as ASTM D5264, TAPPI T830, ASTM F1571, FINAT FTM 27, ASTM F2497, and JIS K 5701, the RT-01 Rub Tester guarantees the highest benchmarks for testing and quality control.

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