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The Mickle Rub Tester

The Mickle Rub Tester provides a simple and accurate method of determining the rub and abrasion resistance of inks printed on a variety of materials. It will also assess the comparative transfer between surfaces.

It has been designed to conform to BS 3110:1959 and being sturdily constructed will provide many years of reliable service.

The Mickle Rub Tester


Technical Data
Rubbing Block: 4" x 2", with 2 pads 2" x 1" Weight 2 lbs
Fixed Platen: 8" x 3"
Number of Strokes: 1-99999
Stroke Length: 2.25"
Additional Weight: 2 lbs
Stroke Speed: 47 cycles/min
Stroke Radius: 9"
Rating: 100-120 volts 60Hz 1.5A / or 220-240 volts 50Hz 1A
Fuses: 3.15 amp. anti-surge [ T ] 5 x 20mm
Dimensions: 40 x 24 x 23.5 cms
Weight: 13.2kg
Operating Conditions: Indoor use, Ambient temperature 5°C to 40°C, Altitude up to 2000 meters, Maximum RH 80% up to 31°C decreasing linearity to 50% RH at 40°C, Installation Category II, Pollution degree 1 or 2 (IEC 664)

Operating Procedure
  1. Cut the specimens to the required sizes using the two templates provided.
  2. Clamp the printed specimen to the platen and the plain specimen to the rubbing block, making sure they are dust free.
  3. Locate the rubbing block on the rocking arm and add the additional weight to the block if required. (If it is not needed this weight can be stored in its locating hole at the back of the rocking arm).
  4. Set the number of cycles required on the numerical control and switch on.
  5. When the test has finished, remove the two strips for analysis.

Important
The Mickle Rub Tester must be fitted with a three prong plug and only connected to an a.c. supply having a voltage corresponding to that marked on the appliance. When a fused plug is used it should be fitted with a 3 amp fuse, if in doubt consult a qualified electrician, since these instructions must be observed. The wires in the mains lead supplied with this appliance are colored in accordance with the following code: Green and Yellow : Earth, Blue : Neutral, Brown : Live. As these colors may not correspond with colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, connect as follows: The Green and Yellow wire to the terminal marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or colored green and yellow. The Blue wire to the terminal marked N or colored blue. The Brown wire to the terminal marked L or colored brown.

WARNING: This Appliance Must Be Grounded
Clean the Rub Tester with a dry cloth only. Use of solvents not recommended.

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Item Number Item Prices
AB-6010 Mickle Rub Tester $4,895.00
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