TMI – Digital Ink Rub Tester – Model 10-20
The Digital Ink Rub Tester uses the Sutherland-method and is designed to measure scuffing or ink rub resistance. Several tests can be performed including dry rub (the amount of transfer ink from one dry surface to another), wet rub (the amount of transfer of ink from wetted surface to another), wet bleed or transfer (ink transfer to a water-saturated blotter), wet smear (similar to wet bleed with the addition or rub cycles), functional rub/wet rub (smear or transfer tests using a liquid other than water and hot abrasion). An optional heated weight provides the 10-20 Rub Resistance Tester with a uniform test for evaluating hot abrasion resistance of printed materials like fabric, plastics.
Technical Specifications
| Model | 10-20-00-0001 |
| Includes | (1) 1.8 kg (4 lb) weight, (1) 0.9 kg (2 lb) weight, spare rubber pads, and scoring fixture |
| Heated weights | 2 lb and 4 lb available |
| Replacement Pads | available |
| Weight | 9.5 kg (21 lb) + weights |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 356 mm x 216 mm x 229 mm (14 in x 8.5 in x 9 in) |
| Power | 120/240 VAC 50/60 Hz |
| Uses | Sutherland rub test method |
| Product of origin | Made in USA |
Key Features
Model 10-20
- Five speeds: The standard speed (42 cycles per minute) and four additional speeds (21, 85, 100 and 106 cycles per minute) allow you to decrease the testing time for samples requiring a higher number of rubs
- Additional variable speed ranging from 20-115 cycles per minute
- Infinitely variable cycle count from 1-999
- Continuous cycle mode
- Large character LCD Display
- Displays count up, count down, test status and configurations
- Preset counts remain in memory
- Automatic shut-off
- Selectable “test complete” alarm
- One-year warranty
Compare Model 10-20 to the Competition
| Improved TMI Model 10-20 Ink Rub | The Main Competing Model | |
| Technology | Modern Microprocessor technology | Electronic control |
| Display | 7 line, 140 alfa/numeric character large LCD display | 3 Digit numeric display |
| Cycle count | Cycle count setting 1-9999 cycles | Cycle count 1-999 cycles |
| Maximum cycle | Continuous cycle mode-unit will cycle until stop is pushed | Maximum cycle 999 |
| Testing settings display | Test settings visible on LCD display | No visiable display of test settings |
| User-programmed cycle speed | User-programmable variable cycle speeds from 15-110 cycles/min | No programable speeds, only 4 fixed speeds |
| Power | Electrical power selectable- 120/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz | Must specify 110 V, 60 Hz or 220 V, 50 Hz when ordering |
Key Industries
- Aerospace
- Agriculture
- Automotive
- Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology
- Chemical
- Construction
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Defense
- Die & Mould
- Education & Academics
- Electronics
- Energy
- Environmental
- Food & Beverage
- Luxury
- Machinery & Manufacturing
- Medical
- Mining & Minerals
- Oil & Gas
- Optical
- Paper & Wood
- Pharmaceutical
- Polymers, Plastics and Rubbers
- Powders & Pigments / Coating
- Railway
- Semiconductor, Solar & Electronics
- Service
- Textile
- Wholesale & Retail
Brand
The TMI Group of Companies is a multi-national organization that manufactures and markets physical property testing instruments focused on the packaging, paper, pulp, plastic film, foil, ink, coatings, nonwovens, adhesives, and corrugated industries.