Sutherland Ink Rub Tester

Paper Film Inks 

The GX-C3 Ink Rub Tester is designed based on internationally accepted standards and is used to test the wear resistance of printed ink layers and surface coatings on related products. It can accurately evaluate the scratch resistance, ink layer adhesion, and coating hardness of printed products such as paper, cardboard, and films, providing a scientific basis for quality control of printed products and optimizing material performance.
The test consists of rubbing a sample with a specified weight. After the test, the results are visually assessed.

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Features

  • 4 test functions: dry friction, wet friction, migration, wet trace
  • Adjustable speed 10 - 200 cpm
  • Testcylces selectable 0 - 999999
  • Includes 2 lb (8,9 N) and 4 lb (17,8 N) weights
  • Operation through color touchscreen

Standards

ASTM D5264 • TAPPI T830