The Advanced Friction Tester produces detailed fingerprints of new substrates, coatings and production samples. These characteristics can be saved and compared at any time allowing the manufacturer specify the optimum surface finish for any packaging process. Surface slip is a key factor when printing, erecting or filling packaging materials on an automatic line. Friction parameters help the manufacturer understand how the finish of a blown film or printed carton can influence the feeding and running speed. In addition to these values the AFT produces detailed force graphs that that can be saved and compared. Optional attatchments are available for the AFT that will measure peel strength, blocking, and tearing of packaging materials. Measuring surface friction is important in many industries, the AFT can be used to measure many materials including plastic, textiles, leather, rubber and flooring. |  |
