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A universal abrasion tester that simulates transport‑related scuffing to evaluate coating durability on beverage cans and flat packaging materials before distribution.
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The Comprehensive Abrasion Test is a universal test machine designed to test the coating abrasion resistance on cans or other packaging or material types. The abrasion tester’s reciprocating motion mimics in-the-field transportation damage of coatings, equivalent to the Gavarti Associates “GV-CAT” system, it simulates the scuffing and friction caused during real transportation conditions.
Used by packaging manufacturers, coating laboratories, and quality control teams, this abrasion testing system helps verify that coatings and printed surfaces can withstand handling, storage and distribution without visible damage.
This Comprehensive Abrasion Test machine is used in coating test laboratories for quality control work and is particularly useful in beverage can testing. It supports manufacturers in validating coating durability before products leave the factory, helping reduce the risk of damaged packaging reaching retailers or consumers.
If you have any specific requirements for sizes or want to test plastic bottles with the TQC Sheen Comprehensive Abrasion Test machine, please get in touch with us directly, and we are happy to help.
The TQC Sheen Comprehensive Abrasion Test is used across industries where printed and coated packaging must survive transport without damage:
For these industries, abrasion testing is critical to protect product appearance, prevent leakage, and ensure packaging integrity throughout the supply chain.
The Comprehensive Abrasion Test helps manufacturers:
Why abrasion test cans and packaging materials
Beverage cans often suffer from severe scuff and friction during transport, as do cartons and a variety of flexible packaging products. Damaged and abraded cans or packaging can have a significant economic impact, making abrasion testing a critical quality control step.
For beverage producers, packaging converters and coating manufacturers, abrasion testing helps ensure that packaging maintains its appearance, structural integrity and product protection throughout distribution.
For example:
Typically, foodstuff in damaged packaging is hard, if not impossible, to sell to the consumer. A small scratch is enough to make the merchandise worthless.
By validating coating durability before distribution, manufacturers can help reduce rejected shipments, protect brand presentation and avoid unnecessary product losses.
If the paint (or ink) does not survive the scuffing movements during transport and bare aluminum starts to scuff against bare aluminum, a can may start to leak within minutes. Drinks can spray and spill over the entire consignment, especially when carbonated.
Abrasion testing helps identify these risks early in the development or production process so coating formulations and packaging designs can be improved before large production runs.
With more than 300 billion cans sold globally per annum, the costs of abrasion‑related damage at this scale are significant. Want to know more about the effect of cans on the packaging and testing industries? Check out our history of the can timeline.
This machine is a comprehensive solution for testing the abrasion resistance of paints and coatings on aluminum beverage cans, cartons, or book covers.
It provides packaging laboratories with a repeatable testing method to evaluate how coatings perform under realistic transport conditions.
It simulates the motion of a truck or train during shipping and is used to assess the transit scuff resistance of printed cartons and book covers as well as containers.
The printed sample sheets or containers can be sandwiched between the pressure plates with or without the oblong blocks and accessories.
The hydraulic rams push the holder with the samples and optional blocks from the side in a wave motion to simulate transit vibration.
At the end of the test, the sample-to-sample or the sample-to-plain-paper scuffing can be examined.
This allows quality teams to evaluate coating performance, compare coating formulations, and identify potential weaknesses in packaging designs before products enter the distribution chain.
Since the failure of the coating can have two causes, testing has to be done at both the paint maker’s end and at the side of the can maker/paint applicator.
Using a consistent abrasion testing method across coating suppliers and packaging manufacturers helps maintain shared quality standards throughout the supply chain.
When you enquire about the Comprehensive Abrasion Test system, our specialists will work with you to understand your packaging materials, coating types, and testing requirements. We can advise on suitable configurations, confirm delivery timelines, and guide you through installation planning so your laboratory can integrate the system smoothly.
After purchase, Industrial Physics supports your equipment through installation assistance, calibration services, and ongoing technical support. Our global service teams provide preventative maintenance, training, and repair services to help ensure your abrasion testing equipment continues delivering accurate and reliable results throughout its lifetime.
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Set of two side pressure plates *1assembly for medium size cans (height: 80 mm / 3.15 inch)
TQC Sheen Set of two side pressure plates *1assembly for large size cans (height: 100 mm / 3.94 inch) Set of two side pressure plates *1assembly for large size cans (height: 100 mm / 3.94 inch)
Set of two side pressure plates *1assembly for small size cans (height: 60 mm / 2.36 inch)
Set of two foam rubber base sheets for use with TB5280 (height: 80 mm / 3.15 inch)
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Applications: Abrasion Testing, Corrosion Testing, Hardness Testing, Plastic Container Testing, Scratch Testing
Materials: Glass, Metal, Plastics and Polymer
Dimensions: 1050x790x760 mm / 41.3×31.1×29.9 inch
Operating temperature: 0-50°C / 32-122°F
Operating Humidity: 0 – 90% rH (non-condensing)
Can dimensions: 150 – 1000 ml / 5.07 – 33.8 fl. oz. (US) / 5.28 – 35.2 fl. oz. (UK)
Pressure upper cylinder: 0 to 6 bar / 0 to 87 psi
Pressure side cylinders: 0 to 6 bar / 0 to 87 psi
Frequency: 0 – 2.5 Hz
Noise level: < 70 dB
Air supply: 8 bar ± 20%
Mass: 125 kg / 276 lbs
Max. energy consumption: 265 Watt
Min/max can diameter: 53 – 84 mm / 2.1 – 3.3 inch
Min/max can height: 88 – 205 mm / 3.5 – 8.1 inch
Stroke length: 12.7 – 50.8 mm / 0.5 – 2 in
Power supply: 115 VAC to 230 VAC
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