Manual Rubbing Colorfastness Tester
The Manual Rubbing Colorfastness Tester is designed to evaluate the colorfastness of textiles, knits, leather, electroplated metal sheets, and printed materials under dry and wet rubbing conditions. The device enables controlled rubbing between the specimen and a standard white cloth, with color transfer assessed using a gray scale. It is compact, durable, and widely used in textile laboratories for quality control and R&D.
Application
This tester is suitable for:
(1) Evaluating dry and wet rubbing colorfastness of textiles and knitted fabrics;
(2) Assessing leather color transfer under friction;
(3) Testing printed surfaces, coatings, and electroplated metal panels;
(4) Laboratory quality control, textile production inspection, and research purposes.
Standards
The instrument complies with the following international and national standards:
(1) BS 1006 D02 – British Standard for colorfastness to rubbing;
(2) ISO 105 D02 / X12 – Textile Colorfastness Tests. Part D02: Rubbing;
(3) AATCC 8 / 165 – Colorfastness to Crocking;
(4) GB/T 3920 – Textile Colorfastness to Rubbing;
(5) NEXT TM6, M&S C8 / C8A – Additional colorfastness evaluation methods.
Features
Hand-operated crank design for precise control and portability.
Stainless steel specimen clamp ensures secure and flat placement.
Available rubbing heads of 16 mm or 25 mm diameter with adjustable 9N ±10% vertical load.
Counter for automatic test cycle tracking.
Supports both dry and wet rubbing tests using standard white cloths.
Compatible with AATCC, ISO, and BS gray scales for accurate evaluation.
Simple operation with minimal maintenance requirements.
Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Rubbing Head Diameter | 16 mm / 25 mm |
| Vertical Load | 9N ±10% |
| Specimen Clamp Material | Stainless Steel |
| Test Type | Dry rubbing, Wet rubbing |
| Counter | Manual / Automatic counting device |
| Power | Hand-cranked (no electrical requirement) |
| Standards | BS 1006 D02; ISO 105 D02/X12; AATCC 8/165; GB/T 3920; NEXT TM6; M&S C8/C8A |
| Dimensions | Compact, tabletop design |
| Accessories | Rubbing cloths, gray scales, calibration fabrics |
FAQ
What is this product?
A hand-operated device for evaluating textile, leather, and coated material colorfastness to rubbing.
What is the purpose of this product?
To determine the degree of color transfer from a sample to a standard white cloth under controlled friction conditions.
Why is this product important?
It ensures product quality and compliance with international colorfastness standards, preventing undesired color transfer in practical use.
What problems can this product solve for users?
Detects poor rubbing resistance, predicts potential color bleeding, and provides reliable evaluation for production quality control.
What types of this product are available?
Manual crank-operated versions with 16 mm or 25 mm rubbing heads; suitable for dry or wet testing conditions.
How is this product operated?
(1) Condition specimens and standard white cloth in a controlled environment;
(2) Secure the sample and white cloth on the tester;
(3) For dry test, perform controlled rubbing; for wet test, pre-moisten white cloth and repeat;
(4) Assess color transfer using gray scales;
(5) Record dry and wet rubbing results separately in the test report.
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