IGT Ink Rub Tester – Sutherland Method

Tests rub resistance of printed material, folding cartons and wrappers

The automated IGT Ink Rub Tester (Sutherland Method), rubs a test strip under a specified pressure, speed and temperature, over a printed area, to determine the resistance of the print to abrasion.

Damage from abrasion can happen during transport, storage, handling or use, resulting in a deterioration of images and readability.

The degree of rub is influenced by the properties and combinations of ink, substrate, spray powder, varnish and dampening liquid. Exploring rub resistance is vital to printers, converters and manufacturers of inks and substrates

Standards: ASTM F1571, F685, F2497, D5264, F1478

Weights: 0.5, 1.0, 2.0 Psi pressure. Heated weights are also available.

Speeds: 21, 42, 85 and 106 cycles / minute. A variable speed option is also available for speed setting between 10-106 cycles / minute.

Power: 110/240V 50/60 Hz, 30 VA

Dimensions: (HxWxD): 290 x 200 x 313 mm

Weight: 13kg