Testing Machines Inc.

DESCRIPTION:

INTRODUCTION: 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 one wetted surface to another, wet bleed or transfer ink transfer to a water-saturated blotter, wet smear similar to wet bleed with the addition of rub cycles, functinoal 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. APPLICATIONS: Printing, Coatings, Packaging, Inks SPECIFICATIONS: Meets TAPPI T-830 and ASTM D5264 FEATURES: * Three speeds- The standard speed (42) and two higher speeds (85 and 100 strokes per minute) allow you to decrease the testing time for samples requiring a higher number of rubs * Large 12.7 mm (½ in.) character LCD display- displays count up, count down, test status, and configurations * Preset counts remain in memory * Automatic shut-off * Selectable "test complete" alarm * Includes (1) 1.8kg (4 lb) weight, (1) 0.9 kg (2 lb) weight, spare rubber pads, and scoring fixture * Two-year warranty