Ink Abrasion Color Fastness Testing Machine: Ensuring Print Durability & Quality

The Ink Abrasion Color Fastness Testing Machine, also known as an Abrasion Tester or Friction Tester, is an indispensable instrument for rigorously evaluating the wear resistance and color fastness of printing inks, coatings, and sensitive layers on various printed materials. This precise device is critical for manufacturers of packaging, labels, publications, and other printed goods to ensure product durability, maintain aesthetic quality, and prevent issues like ink rub-off and poor adhesion.

Understanding Abrasion Resistance

Abrasion resistance refers to a material's ability to withstand wear caused by rubbing or friction. For printed materials, this directly impacts:

Print Quality: Preventing ink decolorization or fading.

Product Longevity: Ensuring the print remains intact throughout the product's lifecycle.

Consumer Perception: Maintaining a pristine, high-quality appearance.

Our Ink Abrasion Tester provides essential data for effective analysis of common print quality issues, including poor abrasion resistance, weak adhesion, ink flaking, ink marking, and low hardness performance of coatings or PS plate anti-Indian forces.

Versatile Testing Capabilities

This highly versatile machine supports multiple test modes to cover a wide range of applications:

Dry Rub Test: Simulates everyday dry friction.

Wet Rub Test: Evaluates resistance to rubbing when wet, crucial for products exposed to moisture.

Bleaching Change Test: Assesses color stability and transfer under specific conditions.

Paper Fuzzing Test: Determines the tendency of paper fibers to detach during friction.

Special Friction Test: Allows for customized testing scenarios.

Precision Testing Principle

The core of the Ink Abrasion Tester's operation involves a controlled friction process:

A test specimen (the layer to be abraded) and friction paper are securely positioned.

Under a precise load exerted by a friction body, the samples rub against each other at a predetermined speed.

The system then measures the reduction in optical density or coating thickness of the abraded layer before and after the friction cycles. This quantitative measurement directly indicates the wear resistance of the ink layer or coating.

The instrument's advanced control system ensures exceptional accuracy and repeatability:

Microcomputer control and an LCD dynamic display provide clear visual feedback.

The mechatronics principle integrates mechanical and electronic components for precise control.

Users can easily input the required number of friction cycles or custom parameters via the control system.

The test sequence is automatically controlled, and an audible beep signals the completion of each test.

A crucial power-off memory function retains all parameters from the last session, streamlining repeated tests.

The actuator utilizes a high-precision micro-motor gear drive to ensure linear reciprocating motion of the friction body, guaranteeing consistent and accurate rubbing.

Comprehensive Standard Compatibility

Our Ink Abrasion Color Fastness Testing Machine is engineered to comply with a wide array of stringent international and national testing standards, ensuring your results are recognized and reliable worldwide:

ASTM D5264: Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Printed Materials by the Sutherland Rub Tester.

GB7706: Toppan Decoration Print.

TAPPI-UM486

JISK5701

ISO9000 (related quality management principles)

The Ink Abrasion Color Fastness Testing Machine is an indispensable tool for ensuring the durability, quality, and aesthetic longevity of printed materials and coatings. Invest in precision testing to elevate your product standards and minimize quality-related issues.