Product Specification

Rub Tester About Rubbing Resistance Container Board Paint Scuffing Testing Instrument

Product Description

Introducing the RT-01 Rub Tester, an advanced solution from Cell Instruments, tailored to assess the scuffing or rubbing resistance of ink films or fiber surfaces on container board and corrugated board. Designed with precision and versatility, this motor-driven device offers comprehensive insights into the durability and performance of inks across various applications.

Technical Features of RT-01 Rub Tester

• PLC Controlled Unit for Industrial-Level Stability: Equipped with a programmable logic controller (PLC), the RT-01 Rub Tester ensures industrial-level stability and reliability, guaranteeing consistent and accurate testing results.
• HMI Touch Screen Operation for User-Friendly Experience: The Human-Machine Interface (HMI) touch screen allows effortless operation, enhancing ease of use and navigation for operators to efficiently set testing parameters and monitor the process.
• Versatile Testing Capabilities: Offering a wide range of testing options including dry rub, wet rub, wet bleed or transfer, wet smear, and functional rub, this tester adapts to diverse testing needs, providing comprehensive insights into ink performance.
• Test Speed Adjustment for Customization: Users can adjust test speed according to specific requirements, ensuring accurate results tailored to the characteristics of the ink and substrate.
• Double Test Station with Arc Movement Structure: Designed for efficiency, the double test station with arc movement structure enables simultaneous testing of multiple samples, optimizing throughput and productivity.
• Precise Rub Circle Control for Accurate Results: Achieve precise control over the rubbing circle, essential for obtaining accurate and consistent test results, meeting the highest standards in ink and substrate testing.

Why Choose the RT-01 Rub Tester?

Indispensable across industries such as plastics, paper, textile, food, pharmaceuticals, toiletries, printing, and adhesives, the RT-01 Rub Tester evaluates ink resistance to rubbing, scuffing, and smearing under various conditions. Its ability to provide valuable insights into ink performance and substrate strength ensures the quality and durability of printed materials and packaging.

Purposes of the RT-01 Rub Tester

1. Ink Resistance: Evaluate resistance to both dry and wet rubbing, offering insights into ink appearance maintenance.
2. Surface Strength: Gauge dry or wet surface strength of coated container board and similar surfaces.
3. Smearing and Bleeding: Assess potential smearing or bleeding of inks, crucial for maintaining integrity.
4. Heat Resistance: Evaluate performance under elevated temperatures.
5. Adhesion: Determine ink film adhesion to container board, ensuring longevity and quality.

Application of Ink Rub Tester

Specifically designed for assessing ink films or fiber surfaces on container board and corrugated board, the RT-01 Rub Tester caters to industries requiring tests such as dry rub, wet rub, heated rub, wet bleed or transfer, wet smear, and functional rub. It ensures inks meet required standards for durability and performance across various surfaces.

Standards of Ink Rub Tester

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

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