Rub Tester

A simple and accurate method of determining the rub and abrasion resistance of inks printed on a variety of materials.

 

The Teknimek Rub Tester provides a simple and accurate method of determining the rub and abrasion resistance of inks printed on a variety of materials. It will also assess the comparative transfer between surfaces. It has been designed to conform to BS 3110:1959 and being robustly constructed will provide many years of reliable service.

The printed specimen to be tested is clamped on a rubber covered fixed platen. Over this platen a rubbing block holding the plain material is moved backwards and forwards by a driving arm for a predetermined number of cycles. The machine then automatically stops and the test samples can be removed for analysis.

Rubbing block:
4" x 2" (10 x 5cm) with 2 pads 2" x 1" Weight 2 lbs
Fixed platen:
8" x 3" (20 x 7.5cm)
Number of strokes:
1-99999
Stroke Length:
2.25" (6.5cm)
Dimensions:
40 x 24 x 23.5cms
Rating:
220-240v, 50hz. 1A or 100-120v, 60hz 1.5A
Additional Weight:
2lbs
Stroke Speed:
47 cyckes.min
Stroke Radius:
9" (22.5cm)
Weight:
13.2kg

For further information please download our leaflet below