How to test printed material for its scuff resistance?

When it comes to product packaging, one of the first things your potential customers will see is your printed label. This is why it is so important to make sure that your packaging materials like labels are scuff-resistant. A scuffed label can make your product look old and unprofessional, and may even affect the quality of the product. Thus, it will be important for the paper and packaging manufacturers to conduct scuff resistance tests on the materials and ensure that quality products will be delivered to the customers. Presto offers a high-quality scuff resistance tester that is used to test the scuff resistance properties of the materials.

Why is it important to test labels for scuff resistance?

All about Presto scuff resistance tester

Features of Presto scuff resistance tester

• Motorized Weight arrangement on the plunger for noise-free working
• Highly accurate test results under uniform load and specified diameter.
• Uniform load by weights on test sample for evenness in testing
• Provision of a Set number of counts through a Digital Preset Counter
• Firm hold of test specimen by circular clips/clamps
• Motorized Geared system for scuff movement
• Digital Presettable counters up to 9999 counts
• Highly accurate and precise results under uniform load and rubbing clamp movement
• Accurate rpm of rotating discs using synchronous motor
• User-friendly electronic controls and ergonomically designed feature

Technical Specifications of Presto scuff resistance tester

• Specimen Size:  48mm & 120mm
• Weight on Sample: 1psi + 1psi separate weights provided
• Controls: Digital Preset Cycle counter.
• No. of Cycles: 0 – 9999.
• Counter 4- digit Digital Preset type
• Least Count of Counter: 1
• Rotational Speed 60 rpm
• Lower Motor capacity ¼ HP
• Display: Digital (LCD)
• Safety Lock: Yes (with upper clamp)
• Sample Preparation templates: 3
• Paint: Powder coated & Chrome finished
• Input Power: 220 Volts, 50Hz, single phase supply

Working of Presto scuff resistance tester

• To operate this lab testing instrument efficiently, you need to prepare the sample first for the upper and lower clamps.
• You can easily place the sample on the upper and lower clamp once it gets prepared.
• After that, you can easily start the machine and click on Profile setting Optional end. Enter all required details and clamp the sample on the device. Pull down the lever so that both the Samples of the upper and lower clamp touch each other.
• Click the test menu & set the Blower, SET Count, and click on Auto Mode.
• SET the Counter and Click on the “START” Button. Once the test will be completed, then click on the “STOP” button.
• The PASS /FAIL Criteria window will open.
• Examine the Sample visually and Press PASS /FAIL Criteria accordingly.