TMI Büchel Digital Ink Rub Tester 10-20

Test your digital ink with the Digital Ink Rub Tester 10-20

The Digital Ink Rub Tester 10-20 utilizes ASTM D5264, also known as the Sutherland Rub Test, to efficiently measure scuffing and ink rub resistance. It’s the ideal instrument for evaluating printed materials such as labels, ensuring inks maintain their integrity when exposed to common handling and friction.

A flexible ink rub tester

This versatile tester allows you to perform a variety of digital ink rub tests, including:

• Dry rub: Measures ink transfer between two dry surfaces.
• Wet rub: Assesses ink transfer from a wetted surface to another.
• Wet bleed or transfer: Evaluates ink transfer to a water-saturated blotter.
• Wet smear: Similar to wet bleed, but includes additional rub cycles.
• Functional rub/wet rub: Tests smear or transfer using a liquid other than water, as well as hot abrasion.

An optional heated weight adds further capability, providing a uniform test for assessing hot abrasion resistance on materials such as fabrics and plastics.

Scuff resistance testing

Scuff resistance is a material’s ability to withstand surface damage or marking from friction or contact during everyday use. Scuff resistance testing measures how well a surface resists marks, abrasions, or superficial damage, helping determine its durability and resilience over time.

Materials with high scuff resistance retain their original appearance and structure despite repeated contact. The Digital Ink Rub Tester offers an efficient and reliable way to verify that your samples meet the required scuff resistance standards for their intended application.

Reliable performance

Developed by TMI Büchel, this instrument combines precision and usability to make scuff and ink rub testing straightforward. Whether performing a standard ASTM D5264 Sutherland Rub Test or a custom setup, it provides the accuracy and consistency you need to evaluate how printed materials react to rubbing or scuffing.

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