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Property or Function	Name (Click for information)	Description	Image	Catalog Number
Abrasion	Digital Ink Rub Tester	Measure scuffing or rubbing resistance. Tests include dry rub, wet rub, wet smear and more. Three speeds, automatic shut-off. Heated weight option for hot abrasion testing.		10-18
Abrasion	Taber Abraser	Test wear and durability of ceramics, plastics, textiles, flooring, paper, metals and coated surfaces. Single and dual sample table models.		10-38
Abrasion	Taber Linear Abraser	Test the wear resistance of materials using a linear motion. Any size or shape sample can be tested.		10-42
Box Scoring	Folding Force Tester	Measure force to fold a corrugated box score.		31-02
Brightness, Color and Opacity	Brightness & Color Meter	Measure brightness, color and opacity at an affordable price. Simple operation, built-in printer.		68-50
Burst Strength	Monitor/Burst 1000	Burst test determines resistance to shock and penetration. Models available to test paper and paperboard. Auto-clamp for hands-free operation. Auto feed models available.		13-70
Compression	Monitor/Compression Tester	Measure peak load and deflection at failure, peak force at set deflection and stack test. 99 pre-set test procedures and high speed positioning to test height speeds testing. Tests and fixtures for Ring Crush, Flat Crush, Edge Crush and ply adhesion. 1,000 and 2,000 lb capacity models.		17-70, 17-71
Compression	Box Compression Tester	Test the ability of a box to withstand compressive loads such as from stacking or transit.		17-40
Compression	Box Compression Tester	Test the ability of a box to withstand compressive loads such as from stacking or transit.		17-50
Compression	Universal Crush Tester	Measure peak load. 6 pre-set test procedures. Fixtures available for Ring Crush, Flat Crush, Edge Crush and ply adhesion. Automatic fast return saves time.		17-60
Cutter	Corrugated Test Accessories	Accessories for corrugated tests including Ring Crush Test (RCT), Edge Crush Test (ECT), Flat Crush Test (FCT), Pin Adhesion Test (PAT) and Corrugated Crush Test (CCT).		17-11
Friction	Lab Master Slip & Friction	Computer controlled elevator for sled placement, orientation, dwell time and removal in accordance with ISO std. Measure slip and friction for coated material including paper, film, plastic, rubber and other flat material. Display slip and friction curves over test period. Heated bed option.		32-90
Friction	Lab Measure Slip & Friction	Measure slip and friction for paper, film, plastic, rubber, coatings and other flat material. Display slip and friction curves over test period. Heated bed option.		32-70
Friction	Monitor/Slip & Friction	Measure static and kinetic COF in one operation. Selectable speed and travel distance. Heated plated option.		32-07
Friction	Coefficient of Friction Tester	Determine slide angle of sheet materials.		32-25
Humidity	Portable Sword Hygrometer	Battery operated fast, accurate measurement of equilibrium relative humidity and temperature.		08-06-01 (°F), 08-06-02 (°C)
Leakage	Seal Integrity Testing Devices	Models to test integrity of package seals with pressure or vacuum. Uses ASTM F-1140 burst test method.		13-25 (Model 2600, 2700)
Moisture	Portable Moisture Meter	Measure moisture up to 15% on moving or stationary rolls, stacks or reams of paper and paperboard.		53-36
Moisture	Portable Moisture Meter LGF	The Portable Moisture Meter obtains instantaneous, non-destructive moisture analysis on gypsum wallboard. The Model LGF compliments the original Model LG which has been the leader in the measurement of moisture content in gypsum wallboard for over 35 years. The Model LGF is designed exclusively for gypsum wallboard.		53-49
Moisture	Portable Moisture Meter LV, LG, and LGF	This series of meters is designed to allow nondestructive moisture determinations in lumber, veneers, woodwork, gypsum board, building plaster, flooring, or any other flat, solid surface product. Each instrument in the series is ruggedly constructed, lightweight, easy to use, and has solid state circuitry.		53-48
Pilot Press	RK Rotary Koater for Flexo and Gravure	Flexible pilot press with multiple configurations for evaluation and short print runs.		30-30
Pilot Press	Versatile Converting Machine	The VCM is built using the same concepts as our Rotary Koater, an open framework, on which various standard assemblies can be fitted. This ideology enables either simple single process or more complex multiple process configurations to be readily attained		VCM-300
Printability	RK Flexiproof 100	Provides high speed production of proofs using water, solvent or UV flexographic inks.		30-60
Printability	Please refer to additional listings in Ink & Printability Testing.
Shear	Glue Bond Integrity Tester	Measure a glue bond's resistance to shearing forces after exposure to warm water. One element of box compressive strength testing.		80-04
Smoothness, Porosity	Monitor Smoothness Tester	Measure Sheffield-type smoothness to predict print quality for a variety of sheet materials. Optional porosity measurement attachment.		58-02
Stiffness	Bending Resistance Tester	Determine bending resistance of paper, paperboard and other material. Selectable bending angle. Pneumatic clamping of sample and motorized setting of sample length assures consistency and higher throughput. Also calculates Taber values.		79-25
Stiffness	Crease & Board Stiffness Tester	Measure board stiffness and crease recovery (spring-back) to evaluate carton performance.		79-11
Tensile Strength	2.5kN Universal Tester	Compact, single column, microprocessor-controlled tester.		84-02
Data Management	TestLink	Data acquisition and management software reduces labor, eliminates transcription errors and provides real-time test results. Link any instrument or sensor with serial data output to a PC to acquire, display, analyze and store test data. Configure TestLink for a single instrument or a multi-user, multi-instrument network.		03-10
Service	Preventative Maintenance and Calibration	Maintain optimal performance of test equipment with scheduled, on-site service		04-10
Service	Set-up and Training, Extended Warranty	Assistance with instrument setup and training and the protection of extended warranties for new and repaired units is available.	Contact your nearest Sales Office.
Spare parts, accessories and consumables		Keep your instruments at peak performance with original equipment calibration products, accessories and replacement parts.	Contact your nearest Sales Office.
Other	Many general purpose instruments can also be used to test packaging. Select the property to be measured from the Main Index.		Contact your nearest Sales Office with details on your application.

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