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An Ink Abrasion Rub Tester (also called Ink Rub Resistance Tester) measures the resistance of printed inks and coatings on paper, paperboard, and packaging materials to mechanical rubbing and abrasion. Poor ink rub resistance causes smearing during packaging, handling, and transit — resulting in illegible labels, rejected shipments, and customer complaints. The ink abrasion rub tester simulates the rubbing conditions encountered in printing, packaging, and postal handling to verify ink adhesion and durability. Compliant with TAPPI T830, IS 1060, and ISO 2836. JS Civil Lab Solutions supplies ink abrasion rub testers to paper mills, packaging converters, printing houses, and packaging testing laboratories across India. Call +91 93596 24761 for pricing.
An ink abrasion rub tester — also called an ink rub resistance tester or ink smear tester — is a laboratory instrument that evaluates the resistance of printed inks, coatings, and varnishes on paper and paperboard to mechanical rubbing and abrasion. It simulates the scuffing, rubbing, and handling that printed packaging undergoes during production, transport, and retail display.
Ink rub resistance is a critical quality parameter for any printed packaging material. Inadequate rub resistance leads to ink smearing, label illegibility, contamination of adjacent packaging, and customer rejections — making the ink abrasion rub tester essential in paper mills, printing houses, and packaging quality labs.
| Standard | Application |
|---|---|
| TAPPI T830 | Rub resistance of printing inks — wet and dry |
| IS 1060 (Part 4) | Indian standard for paper and paperboard testing — rub resistance |
| ISO 2836 | Printing inks and overprint varnishes — resistance to blocking, heat, water, chemicals |
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Stroke Length | 100 mm (standard) |
| Speed | 60 RPM / 42 double strokes per minute |
| Weight | 454 g (1 lb) standard rubber-faced weight |
| Number of Strokes | Programmable (25, 50, 100 strokes) |
| Test Mode | Dry rub / Wet rub (water applied) |
| Standard | TAPPI T830, IS 1060 Part 4, ISO 2836 |
| Drive | Electric motor, 220V/50Hz |
JS Civil Lab Solutions supplies a complete range of paper and packaging testing instruments including ink abrasion rub testers, from our base in Vasai (E), Maharashtra.
Call +91 93596 24761 or email [email protected] for pricing and demonstration.
IS, ASTM, ISO, BS & EN compliant instruments. NABL-aligned calibration certificates on request.
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