Evaluating color fastness to rubbing of textiles, leather, and coated fabrics | COLOR FASTNESS RUBBING TESTER / No.428

Overview of COLOR FASTNESS RUBBING TESTER

This tester is used to evaluate the color fastness of textile products, leather, rubber, and plastic against abrasion.
The operator is to place the test specimen on the round surface and the test specimen is to be abraded with an abrading head which is attached with a white cloth. After the test has been finished, the operator is to judge the degree of color fastness according to the gray scale.
The tester can also conduct abrasion-resistance tests on paper board and ink coating.

Reference Standards

JIS K5701-1, K6404-16, K6547, K6772, L0849, (L0862), L1084, P8136, ISO 105-X12, (JASO)

Operation & motion video

Specification

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Number of Rubbing Heads	6 heads
Test Sample	220×30 mm
White Cotton Cloth	50×50 mm
Test Load	Initial load 1.96 N, Additional weights (4.9 N, 6 pcs each)
Rubbing Head	Curved-surface R45mm, 20×20mm (Option: flat-surface 20×20mm)
Oscillating Platen	Radius R200 mm, curved (option: flat surface)
Rubbing Distance	120 mm (100 mm for flat-surface platen)
Rubbing Speed	30 cycles/min
Counter	9-digit preset counter
Safety Devices	Safety cover with interlock switches
Options	Additional weights 9.8 N (6 pcs each), flat-surface platen and rubbing head
Power Source	AC 100 V 1-phase 10 A 50/60 Hz
Dimensions and Weight (Approx.)	W600×D700×H450 mm, 70 kg