{"id":2964,"date":"2024-08-14T03:17:05","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T03:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/?p=2964"},"modified":"2025-07-16T17:06:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T09:06:30","slug":"sutherland-rub-tester-ink-abrasion-testing-astm-d5264","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/nn\/sutherland-rub-tester-ink-abrasion-testing-astm-d5264\/","title":{"rendered":"Sutherland Rub Test Guide for Print Abrasion Resistance Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2964\" class=\"elementor elementor-2964\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a739bcc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a739bcc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d76f294 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d76f294\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sutherland Rub Test Guide for Print Abrasion Resistance Testing<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41c55d8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"41c55d8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47e865a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"47e865a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"950\">In the world of printed packaging, labels, and commercial print media, abrasion resistance is crucial for maintaining product quality and branding. The <strong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"497\">sutherland rub test<\/strong>, standardized under <a href=\"https:\/\/store.astm.org\/d5264-98r19.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"532\">ASTM D5264<\/strong><\/a>, offers a reliable method to evaluate the durability of printed surfaces against rubbing or scuffing during transport, storage, or handling. This article explains the fundamentals of the test, highlights the recommended <strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"786\">sutherland rub test procedure<\/strong>, and introduces a reliable solution\u2014<strong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"881\">Cell Instruments\u2019 RT-01 Ink Abrasion Resistance Tester<\/strong>\u2014to help professionals carry out accurate and repeatable assessments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c8d8d9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5c8d8d9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b6d130 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b6d130\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding the Importance of the Sutherland Rub Test<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b13ffb5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b13ffb5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d68618 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d68618\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1317\">Printed materials often encounter surface abrasion during the product lifecycle. Whether it&#8217;s shipping, shelf display, or customer handling, friction can degrade ink, coatings, or printed information. The <strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1245\">sutherland rub test<\/strong> offers a standardized method to simulate these conditions and evaluate:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1380\">The <strong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1348\">abrasion resistance<\/strong> of inks, coatings, or laminates<\/li><li data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1435\">Comparative wear performance between printed samples<\/li><li data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1516\">The effect of environmental factors like temperature or humidity on durability<\/li><li data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1598\">The scuff resistance of packaging labels, folding cartons, and other substrates<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1769\">The <strong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1618\">ASTM D5264<\/strong> standard outlines precise steps and apparatus settings to ensure reproducibility and comparability between different laboratories or production lines.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e027697 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e027697\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a03c999 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a03c999\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sutherland Rub Test Procedure According to ASTM D5264<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa2b870 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aa2b870\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53a755a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53a755a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The correct implementation of the <strong data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1901\">sutherland rub test procedure<\/strong> is essential for obtaining valid, actionable data. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the process:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25fd9d9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"25fd9d9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77216d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77216d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Equipment and Materials<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eafdc89 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eafdc89\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b5f934 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8b5f934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2084\"><strong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2045\">Sutherland Rub Tester<\/strong> with selectable weights (2-lb or 4-lb)<\/li><li data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2151\"><strong data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2102\">Rubber pads<\/strong> (76 mm \u00d7 152 mm) with Shore A hardness of 15 \u00b1 5<\/li><li data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2222\"><strong data-start=\"2154\" data-end=\"2182\">Standard receptor sheets<\/strong>, sized 51 mm \u00d7 178 mm or 51 mm \u00d7 102 mm<\/li><li data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2271\"><strong data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2243\">Test specimens<\/strong> (preferably 76 mm \u00d7 152 mm)<\/li><li data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2315\"><strong data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2301\">Pressure-sensitive tape<\/strong> (if required)<\/li><li data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2352\"><strong data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2352\">Camel\u2019s hair anti-static brush<\/strong><\/li><li data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2428\"><strong data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2382\">Conditioned environment<\/strong>: 23\u202f\u00b1\u202f1\u202f\u00b0C and 50\u202f\u00b1\u202f2% RH (as per ASTM D4332)<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bfab96 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7bfab96\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-017730d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"017730d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step-by-Step Test Execution<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a55f296 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a55f296\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7412f50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7412f50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2571\"><strong data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2482\">Conditioning<\/strong>: Ensure all materials are conditioned for at least 24 hours in a controlled environment.<\/li><li data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2591\"><strong data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2590\">Preparation<\/strong>:<ul><li data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2659\">Attach the test specimen to the rubber pad on the tester base.<\/li><li data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2725\">Fix the receptor to the receptor block using clamps or tape.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2750\"><strong data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2749\">Weight Selection<\/strong>:<ul><li data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2806\">Use the 4-lb block for high-friction applications.<\/li><li data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2860\">Use the 2-lb block for general printed material.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2974\"><strong data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2883\">Stroke Settings<\/strong>: Preselect the number of double rub cycles (a stroke is a complete back-and-forth motion).<\/li><li data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2990\"><strong data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2989\">Testing<\/strong>:<ul><li data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3028\">Place the block into the holder.<\/li><li data-start=\"3034\" data-end=\"3083\">Activate the machine to begin the rubbing cycles.<\/li><li data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3170\">The tester will automatically stop after completing the preset number of strokes.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3189\"><strong data-start=\"3174\" data-end=\"3188\">Evaluation<\/strong>:<ul><li data-start=\"3195\" data-end=\"3265\">Visually inspect the test specimen for degradation (fading, ink loss).<\/li><li data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3309\">Analyze the receptor for ink transfer.<\/li><li data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3378\">Compare with reference samples to quantify abrasion resistance.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cc6f67 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"5cc6f67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Best Practices for Reliable Rub Test Results<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48d39de e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"48d39de\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08af057 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08af057\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3471\">To ensure repeatability and accuracy:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3544\">Avoid over-testing: excessive strokes generate heat and skew results.<\/li><li data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3613\">Replace rubber pads periodically; worn pads compromise uniformity.<\/li><li data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3682\">Maintain a clean surface\u2014use anti-static brushes before every run.<\/li><li data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3760\">Keep sample orientation consistent, especially regarding machine direction.<\/li><li data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3816\">Prevent sample contamination with gloves or tweezers.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9faa83 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e9faa83\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb28365 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fb28365\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Applications and Benefits for Packaging and Printing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c794640 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c794640\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-648e9e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"648e9e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"3947\">The <strong data-start=\"3884\" data-end=\"3907\">sutherland rub test<\/strong> is widely applicable across industries:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"4027\"><strong data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3970\">Pharmaceuticals<\/strong>: ensuring legibility of printed dosage or warning labels<\/li><li data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4101\"><strong data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4051\">Food and beverage<\/strong>: maintaining brand appearance on cartons, pouches<\/li><li data-start=\"4104\" data-end=\"4178\"><strong data-start=\"4104\" data-end=\"4117\">Cosmetics<\/strong>: validating surface wear of printed folding boxes or sleeves<\/li><li data-start=\"4181\" data-end=\"4259\"><strong data-start=\"4181\" data-end=\"4202\">Industrial labels<\/strong>: ensuring durability under moisture or friction exposure<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4261\" data-end=\"4404\">It also supports R&amp;D teams in <strong data-start=\"4291\" data-end=\"4310\">ink formulation<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"4312\" data-end=\"4335\">substrate selection<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"4341\" data-end=\"4365\">quality benchmarking<\/strong> for competitive packaging performance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d877101 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d877101\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5ab28d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e5ab28d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose the RT-01 Ink Abrasion Resistance Tester by Cell Instruments?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-095dd32 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"095dd32\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec94105 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec94105\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4488\" data-end=\"4648\">The <strong data-start=\"4492\" data-end=\"4501\">RT-01<\/strong> from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/nn\/\"><strong data-start=\"4507\" data-end=\"4537\">Cell Instruments Co., Ltd.<\/strong><\/a> is specifically designed for precision rub resistance testing compliant with ASTM D5264. Key features include:<\/p><ul><li data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4726\"><strong data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4687\">Adjustable test stroke settings<\/strong> for flexibility across product types<\/li><li data-start=\"4729\" data-end=\"4809\"><strong data-start=\"4729\" data-end=\"4777\">Support for both 2-lb and 4-lb weight blocks<\/strong>, ideal for various conditions<\/li><li data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4881\"><strong data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4845\">Stable motor-driven mechanism<\/strong> for uniform back-and-forth motion<\/li><li data-start=\"4884\" data-end=\"4943\"><strong data-start=\"4884\" data-end=\"4915\">Easy sample mounting system<\/strong> to reduce handling errors<\/li><li data-start=\"4946\" data-end=\"5009\"><strong data-start=\"4946\" data-end=\"4970\">Sturdy build quality<\/strong>, ensuring long-term test consistency<\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"5011\" data-end=\"5167\">Professionals in packaging, quality control, and product development choose RT-01 for its performance, ease of use, and compatibility with global standards.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69b9e49 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"69b9e49\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3c1646 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b3c1646\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baf9f7c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"baf9f7c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2ca400 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2ca400\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The <strong data-start=\"5193\" data-end=\"5216\">sutherland rub test<\/strong> is indispensable for ensuring the longevity and quality of printed packaging and labeling. Following the correct <strong data-start=\"5330\" data-end=\"5363\">sutherland rub test procedure<\/strong>, as defined by <strong data-start=\"5379\" data-end=\"5393\">ASTM D5264<\/strong>, empowers quality assurance professionals to detect potential scuffing problems early and mitigate risks. With the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/nn\/product\/rt-01-ink-abrasion-resistance-tester\/\"><strong data-start=\"5509\" data-end=\"5549\">RT-01 Ink Abrasion Resistance Tester<\/strong><\/a> from <strong data-start=\"5555\" data-end=\"5575\">Cell Instruments<\/strong>, laboratories and production facilities can execute standardized, repeatable tests that drive confident decisions in material development and quality assurance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2d8c74 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c2d8c74\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/nn\/product\/rt-01-ink-abrasion-resistance-tester\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/rub-tester.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-6768\" alt=\"sutherland rub test\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/rub-tester.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/rub-tester-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/rub-tester-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/rub-tester-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sutherland Rub Test Guide for Print Abrasion Resistance Testing In the world of printed packaging, labels, and commercial print media, abrasion resistance is crucial for maintaining product quality and branding. The sutherland rub test, standardized under ASTM D5264, offers a reliable method to evaluate the durability of printed surfaces against rubbing or scuffing during transport, [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[217,219,220,221,222],"class_list":["post-2964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog","tag-astm-d5264","tag-ink-abrasion-resistance-testing","tag-ink-rub-testing","tag-sutherland-ink-rub-testing","tag-tappi-t830"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/nn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2964","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/nn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/nn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/nn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/nn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2964"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/nn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2964\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/nn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2964"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/nn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2964"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.packqc.com\/nn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2964"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}