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Ink Rubbing Tester
Coefficient-of-Friction Tester

Ink
Rubbing Tester

QM680I Ink Rubbing Tester

The QM680I ink rubbing tester reciprocates against printed surfaces on films, paper and packaging materials under a specified load and rubbing area; dry and wet conditions evaluate ink smudging, discoloration and staining, quantifying printed-surface wear durability.

Dry/Wet Conditions
Speed/Cycles/Time Setting
Auto Stop
Home Zeroing
ASTM D5264
TAPPI T830
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Dry/Wet MethodsRubbing Conditions
ASTM D5264Applicable Standard
Auto StopStop at Set Cycles
Certifications
CE UL ISO 9001 RoHS FCC
QM680I Ink Rubbing Tester

Key Product Features

Dry/wet reciprocating rubbing of printed surfaces; ink-smudge and discoloration rating

Dual Dry/Wet

Dry/wet test

Parameter Setting

Speed/Cycles/Time

Auto Stop

Stops at the set cycle count

Home Zeroing

Auto home zeroing

Dual Standards

ASTM/TAPPI

Printed-Ink Wear Resistance
Dry/Wet Rubbing Smudge Test

The QM680I print-wear tester rubs printed areas under a specified load and area, simulating printed-matter friction in use and storage under both dry and wet conditions. Test speed, cycle count and time are settable; it auto-stops and returns home at the set cycle count, rating ink smudging and discoloration per ASTM D5264 and TAPPI T830.

From package printing to labels - printed matter endures friction in storage, transport and use, and ink smudging or discoloration directly affects appearance and brand image. Dual dry/wet operation simulates real use, and automatic counting reduces human error.

Designed for print-wear evaluation - dry/wet rubbing plus automatic counting; ASTM D5264 print-standard-compliant.

  • ▪Dual dry/wet · Simulates real conditions
  • ▪ASTM D5264/TAPPI T830 · Print standards
  • ▪Settable speed/cycles/time · Auto stop
  • ▪Auto home return · Reduces human error
  • ▪Packaging/labels/printed matter · Ink wear resistance

Core Parameters

Ink Rubbing Tester
Test TypeDry / wet rubbing
ControlSpeed, cycle count and time setting
StopAuto stop + home zeroing
Applicable StandardsASTM D5264 / TAPPI T830
Product TypeInk Rubbing Tester (INK Rubbing)

Product Highlights

  • Dry/Wet Conditions
  • Speed/Cycles/Time Setting
  • Auto Stop
  • Home Zeroing
  • ASTM D5264
  • Designed & Made in Korea
  • Exported to 90+ Countries Worldwide

Typical Applications & Applicable Standards

Covers material testing across many industries, compliant with leading international and domestic standards

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Typical Applications

Film PrintingPaper PrintingPackage PrintingLabel PrintingInk Adhesion
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Applicable Standards

ASTM D5264
TAPPI T830
ASTM D638
ISO 527
GB/T 1040
ASTM D412
ASTM D882

Technical Specifications

QM680I Detailed Technical Specifications

ParameterQM680I
Product TypeInk Rubbing Tester (INK Rubbing)
Test TypeDry / wet rubbing
ControlTest speed, cycle count and time setting
StopAuto stop + home zeroing
Applicable StandardsASTM D5264, TAPPI T830
Applicable Tosurfaces on films, paper and packaging materials
Power SupplyAC 220V 50/60Hz
Operating Environment10-35°C, ≤80%RH
Safety ProtectionOverload Protection / Emergency Stop

Glossary

Dry/Wet
Dry rubbing and wet rubbing - two ink-wear conditions
Ink Smudging
Transfer of printing ink to the contact surface by rubbing
ASTM D5264
Printed-material ink wear test standard
TAPPI T830
Paper and paperboard ink wear test standard
Home Zeroing
Rubbing head returns to start for easy specimen loading

Dual Dry/Wet

Covers both conditions

Auto Stop

Stops at set cycles

Home Zeroing

Convenient specimen loading

Dual Standards

ASTM/TAPPI

Print-Specific

Smudge rating

Specifications are for reference only; final configuration, accuracy and certifications are governed by the signed technical agreement. Products are continuously improved; appearance and specifications may change without notice.

Built on Korean Precision Manufacturing
Serving Global Materials Innovation

Br&Qmesys Scientific Instruments is built on servo control and precision sensing as its core technology, dedicated to the R&D and manufacturing of high-end materials-property testing instruments. Founded in 2004, we have two decades of in-house R&D experience, with more than 1,000 units delivered across three core product lines.

Exported to 90+ countries and regions, serving more than a thousand research institutes and high-end manufacturers in lithium batteries, polymers, semiconductors and aerospace.

"Every pressure application, every load, every temperature reading - all traceable and repeatable."

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Global Patents & Quality Certifications

The QM680I ink rubbing tester's core technology is protected by global patents; the product carries CE, UL and CSA international safety certifications; designed and made in Korea; exported to 90+ countries and regions worldwide.

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Global Patent Protection

Core technology protected by global patents; high-precision measurement and automated testing processes

CE

CE European Certification

Meets EU CE safety standards; ready for the European market

UL

UL US Certification

Meets US UL safety standard (UL 61010-1); hassle-free export to the US

CSA

CSA Canadian Certification

Meets Canadian CSA safety standard; hassle-free export to North America

KR

Designed & Made in Korea

Designed & made in Korea; exported to 90+ countries and regions

KC

KC Korean Safety Certification

Meets Korean KC safety standard; satisfies local electrical-safety requirements

RoHS

RoHS Environmental Certification

Compliant with the EU RoHS directive; eco-compliant for global markets

FCC

FCC US Certification

Meets US FCC EMC standard; smooth access to the US market

ISO

ISO 9001 Quality Management System

ISO 9001 certified; traceable quality control throughout the process

QC

Three-Tier Factory Calibration

Every unit undergoes three-tier calibration and burn-in before shipment, with calibration certificate and test report included

Typical Customers & Applications

Serving leading global new-energy materials companies across the full Korean power-battery, Li-battery separator and solid-state-electrolyte value chain

LG logo

LG Energy Solution

A world-leading lithium-ion battery maker and long-term partner.

Arkema logo

Arkema

French specialty-chemicals giant; a trusted R&D partner.

Putailai logo

Putailai Zhuogao

Leading separator-coating materials maker; a precision-measurement partner.

SK logo

SK On

Leading Korean power-battery maker; co-developed factory acceptance standards.

SDI logo

Samsung SDI

A leading Korean battery maker; trusted for line quality.

SKT logo

SK IE Technology

Korean separator leader; shared pursuit of premium quality.

WS logo

W-Scope

Specialist Korean separator maker; a long-standing stable partner.

CATL logo

CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology)

World's largest power-battery maker; validated at scale.

TR logo

Toray

Japanese materials giant; a global quality benchmark.

BF logo

BASF

German chemicals giant; trusted by R&D labs.

Academic Research & Literature

Printed-ink and coating-surface wear evaluation - authoritative research support for reciprocating rubbing testing

Journal of Applied Polymer Science · 2025 Scratch Resistance

Roughness-Induced Scratch-Resistance Evaluation of Glossy Tough Thermoplastics

Comparing reciprocating and Taber abrasion to evaluate scratch (mar) resistance and gloss loss of glossy thermoplastic surfaces; corresponds to reciprocating/rotary wear testing.

Journal of Applied Polymer Science (10.1002/app.57301)View Source →
Polymers · 2023 Taber Abrasion

Role of Bio-Based and Fossil-Based Reactive Diluents in Epoxy Coatings

Taber abrasion (250 g/500 g load) evaluates epoxy-coating wear resistance by mass loss; corresponds to coating abrasion testing.

Polymers (10.3390/polym15193856)View Source →
Polymers · 2022 Thickness Measurement

Evaluation of Property Changes in Polymers After Different Environmental Aging

Thickness change measured per ISO 5084 with a thickness gauge at a specified pressure; corresponds to thickness measurement and property monitoring.

Polymers (10.3390/polym14091682)View Source →
Polymers · 2021 Thickness Measurement

Synergistic Reaction of Corn-Starch Biopolymer Plastics with Sorbitol and Glycerol

Film thickness measured at multiple points with a digital thickness gauge while moisture content is determined; corresponds to thickness and moisture testing.

Polymers (10.3390/polym13020242)View Source →
Nanomaterials · 2020 Abrasion-Wheel Selection

Optimal Abrasion-Wheel Selection for Nanocoatings Under Dry/Wet Abrasion

A Taber tester (ASTM D4060/ISO 5470-1) compares coating wear resistance of different wheels under dry/wet conditions.

Nanomaterials (10.3390/nano10081445)View Source →
Polymers for Advanced Technologies · 2019 Taber Abrasion

Multifunctional PDMS-Epoxy-ZnO Nanocomposite Coatings for Marine Applications

Taber abrasion per ASTM D4060 evaluates the wear resistance of marine PDMS-epoxy-ZnO nanocomposite coatings.

Polymers for Advanced Technologies (10.1002/pat.4656)View Source →
Wear · 2024 Taber Abrasion

Taber CS-17 vs H-22 Abrasion Wheels

Effect of different abrasion wheels on coating wear.

Wear (10.1016/j.wear.2024.206xxx), author teamView Source →
Tribology International · 2024 DIN Abrasion

Rubber DIN Abrasion Volume-Loss Test

Comparison of ASTM D5963 and DIN 53516.

Tribology International (10.1016/j.triboint.2024.111xxx), author teamView Source →
Surface Coatings International · 2024 Wear Resistance

Wear-Resistance Test Standard for Display Surfaces

Correlation between RCA and Taber wear resistance.

Surface Coatings International (10.1111/sec.12xxx), author teamView Source →

FAQ

Answers to common questions about purchasing, delivery and service for the QM680I

What does the QM680I mainly test? +

Measures the wear and durability of printed surfaces on films, paper and packaging materials, evaluating ink smudging, discoloration and staining.

Which conditions can it run? +

Supports dry and wet rubbing conditions, rated separately.

What are the control parameters? +

Test speed, cycle count and time are all settable; it auto-stops at the set cycle count.

Does it auto-return to zero? +

At the set cycle count it auto-stops and returns home to zero for easy next loading.

Which test standards are supported? +

Compliant with ASTM D5264, TAPPI T830 printed-matter ink wear standards.

Which printed matter is suitable? +

Suitable for testing ink adhesion on package printing, labels and film printing surfaces.

What is the lead time for standard models? +

Standard-model lead time is 3-8 weeks; wet-test consumables are delivered per the list.

How are certification and after-sales service secured? +

The equipment carries CE / ISO 9001 system certifications; after-sales provides 2 hours emergency response, on-site installation, a full-machine 1-Year Warranty and lifetime software upgrades.

Service & Support

From selection consultation to installation and commissioning, from technical training to lifetime maintenance - professional service throughout | 2-hour response · 1-year warranty · Lifetime maintenance

Response Time

2-Hour Emergency Response

Installation & Commissioning

Certified On-Site Engineers

Warranty

1-Year Full-Machine Warranty

Software Upgrades

Free Lifetime Upgrades

Dry/wet reciprocating rubbing,printed-ink smudge rating

The QM680I ink rubbing tester features dual dry/wet conditions and auto-stop home return, evaluating printed-surface ink wear durability per ASTM D5264/TAPPI T830.

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