Ink rub testers are designed to evaluate the scuffing or rubbing resistance of an ink film or fiber surface on container board and corrugated board. A variety of tests may be made, including: dry rub; wet rub; heated rub; wet bleed or transfer; wet smear; and functional rub.

1. RT-01 Rub Tester
Application
Ink rub testers are designed to evaluate the scuffing or rubbing resistance of an ink film or
fiber surface on container board and corrugated board. A variety of tests may be made,
including: dry rub; wet rub; heated rub; wet bleed or transfer; wet smear; and functional rub.
Test Samples
Inks, flastic film, fackaging, faper, labels, coatings, cartons, printed materials
Technical Features
☛PLC controlled unit (industrial level stable) and HMI touch screen operated.
☛It can be used for tests of dry rub, wet rub, wet bleed or transfer, wet smear and functional rub.
Other features include
 Test speed random setting
 Double Test Station stations arc movement structure
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Main Parameters
Weights 908g (2lb) /8.9N;1816g(4lb) /17.8N
Speed 20~120 cpm free setting
Rotation Radius 185 mm
Arc Length 57 mm ± 1 mm
Power 110~220V 50/60Hz
Number of Specimens 1~2
Dimension 390x480x220 mm (LWH)
Test Description
RT-01 is a motor-driven device for moving a weighted test specimen over the printed or unprinted
sample through an arc of 57mm for a preset number of strokes.
Significance
This method evaluates resistance of inks to either dry or wet rubbing or scuffing. It can also be
used to evaluate dry or wet surface strength of coated container board. unprinted container
board, and other similar surfaces as well as the smearing or bleeding of inks. A heated platen
can also be used to evaluated heat resistance of inks and varnishes. Some use this test to
differentiate between strong and weak ink films and their adhesion to container board.
Standards
ASTM D5264, TAPPI T830, ASTM F1571, FINAT FTM 27, ASTM F2497, JIS K 5701