Rub and Abrasion Tester To BS 3110

Rub and Abrasion Tester To BS 3110

Manufactured by Hanatek Instruments

Rub and Abrasion Tester for Inks, Coatings and Printed Material

The Patra Rub and Abrasion tester (ink rub tester)

High levels of repeatability and convenience for testing the durability of inks and coatings on printed materials.

The rub tester is used for testing the scuff, marking / rub resistance of cartons, films and printed materials

This comparative test works by abrading a printed sample against a reference material under known conditions.

The results are be used to help identify alternative substrates, better ink and coating formulations or the suitability of printed packaging, cartons, labels,  films or printed materials such as magazines and books.

The Hanatek Rub and Abrasion tester is programmed at the start of the test for the required number of cycles, allowing the operator to leave the rub tester running while they complete other testing within the laboratory.

Optional test attachments offer the ability to conduct tests under harsher conditions and can be used to check the solvent resistance or the cure of UV inks.

Rub and Abrasion Tester Features

  • Fully automated touch screen operation
  • Choice of weights to comply to BS3110 Methods for measuring the rub resistance of print
  • Air jet waste removal
  • Additional attachments for scratch test or wet rub test
  • Programmed test cycles allow tests be to run unsupervised.
  • Free two year warranty
  • Optional results printer to enable test parameters to be documented on retained samples
  • Designed and manufactured in the UK by Hanatek Instruments

For more information on different rub testing methods visit the Smithers Pira website

Calibration  and Repair service available. AML Instruments are official sales, service and calibration agents for Hanatek Instruments. 

All specifications, illustrations and descriptions of products are intended to give a general idea of the products available and are subject to alteration. We reserve the right to substitute an alternative of similar specification at our discretion. We have taken all reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of product information provided, but we accept no liability for any errors or omissions.

RT4 Rub and Abrasion Tester Technical specifications

Standards: BS 3110 Methods for measuring the rub resistance of print

  • Weights: Weights 0.5, 1.0 and 2.0 psi pressure
  • Speed: Speed 60 RPM
  • Weight: 10kg max.
  • Size: (h) 420 x (w) 350 x (d) 250 mm

Standards:

BS 3110 Methods for measuring the rub resistance of print

Calibration service available please ask for a quotation .

All specifications, illustrations and descriptions of products are intended to give a general idea of the products available and are subject to alteration. We reserve the right to substitute an alternative of similar specification at our discretion. We have taken all reasonable steps to ensure the accuracy of product information provided, but we accept no liability for any errors or omissions.

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