In the packaging industries instruments such as scuff resistance testers and bursting strength testers are used to deliver the final product.
Let us look in detail at both of the instruments and what purpose they serve in the packaging industry.
Burst Strength Test:
This test makes the product expand beyond a point where it cannot resist and the seal of the package is broken. This test helps determine how well a package can withstand pressure during storage, transportation, or delivery.
Determining the fabric samples’ bursting strength
By applying hydrostatic pressure through a rubber diaphragm at a controlled rate, this method measures the bursting strength of a cloth sample. Between two annular clamps, a test specimen is held securely enough to prevent slippage. The bottom clamping surface has several concentric grooves, while the upper clamping surface, which is in contact with the test specimen, has a continuous spiral groove. When a pure gum rubber circular diaphragm is clamped between a lower clamping plate and a pressure cylinder, the center of its top surface lies below the plane of the clamping surface before the diaphragm is stretched by pressure underneath it. The machine is run until the test sample ruptures, after which the size test sample is positioned on the bottom clamp with the region to be examined in the center. The pressure indicator can be used to determine the pressure necessary to rupture the sample.
What is a scuff resistance tester?
A scuff resistance tester is used to evaluate the scratch resistance (damage caused by rubbing) of labels and general printed materials.
What is the Scuffing Test?
The resistance of printed, painted, or polished services to abrasion can be simulated by friction test methods. This process can simulate the effects of human use in continuous contact or double-surface abrasion of various species.
What is scuff resistance?
The scuff resistance tester is used to evaluate the abrasion resistance (damage caused by rubbing) of labels and general printed materials. The two printed surfaces are rubbed together (in close proximity) on similar surfaces at similar speeds under a constant rubbing weight.
The Scuff Resistance Tester is a precision tool for evaluating the abrasion resistance between two stickers or other common printed materials. The word wear itself means that two materials rub against each other, creating friction. Scuff testers are used in different industries for different purposes.
Use of scuff resistance tester
A scratch resistance tester is used to evaluate the scratch resistance (damage caused by rubbing) of labels and general printed materials. A scuff resistance tester is used to evaluate abrasion performance. You need to rub the sample continuously and visually observe the results. This equipment is used to evaluate the scuff resistance of prints on paper and board. It can also be used to measure and evaluate rubbing ink transfer from printed or painted surfaces. This device can also be used to measure the scuff resistance of some plastic materials or aluminum foils.
To gain a better understanding of scuffing, you must also understand the pressure. Let’s see what happens to prints when they are worn out.
Material wear usually occurs when there is friction between two surfaces. This leads to print fading due to film and paper abrasion. To avoid wear and tear on the product the manufacturers take several precautions. What is the success rate if you take precautions? Are you properly protecting your labels? All this can only be tested when the labels are used in real working conditions. You don’t have to look forever to determine label behavior. For this reason, accelerated tests are carried out. A scuff tester is used to evaluate the wear performance. Rub the sample continuously and visually observe the results. While performing the test, just set how many times you want the tester to rub the object and see the object after some time. This test transfers the effects of friction to the test object over time.
How to use the scuff tester?
It is motorized and has a piston assembly for placing two samples face-to-face. The wear test assembly moves in a rotary motion. Wear is caused by the constant friction of the sample. The number of revolutions is set by the preset counter. Once testing is complete, samples are taken and observed. Further measures are planned to depend on the test results
How does that work?
In this machine, her two samples of the same substrate are rubbed together on the same side under constant pressure of 2 psi and a fixed speed of 60 rpm. You should then record the number of rubs with a non-contact digital counter. After this simple process, you will get the desired result. This device is ideal for comparing differences in print quality between different batches or different suppliers. High abrasion resistance improves print quality.
