The ASTM D5264-98 standard, developed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), defines a test method for determining the abrasion resistance of printed materials using a Sutherland friction tester or equivalent equipped with full-width rubber pads and standard receptors. This test method applies to graphically applied labels, folding cartons, corrugated boxes, inserts and other packaging materials on a flat substrate.
Abrasion resistance is a critical property desired for printed materials. Abrasion damage may occur during shipping, storage, handling and end use. The result is a significant reduction in product appearance and readability of product information. The amount of abrasion damage to a printed substrate depends on shipping conditions, possibly temperature and humidity, time, and many other variables. This application provides a method of comparing the abrasion resistance of printed materials under laboratory conditions.
This application is also used to evaluate the relative abrasion resistance of printed inks, coatings, laminates and substrates. Sometimes this practice is modified to measure the effects on the abrasion resistance of a detergent powder, food, beverage and similar product.
The ASTM D5264-98 standard describes a fairly simple method used by both the buyer and seller of printed materials to determine whether the item for sale meets a predetermined standard for abrasion or friction resistance.
The Sutherland friction tester is designed to determine the abrasion resistance of printed materials. This device is a motor-driven apparatus that moves a weighted test strip along an arc across a printed sample. The rapid strokes of the tester simulate some friction damage, including transportation damage. The device offers several speed options, allowing the customer to customize the test procedure to their specific product. Higher speeds shorten the long test times required for plastics, printed films, and similar substrate types.
Among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies that our organization provides for businesses in various sectors, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment, standard testing services for the abrasion resistance of printed materials with the Sutherland friction tester within the scope of ASTM D5264-98 standard. gives.
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