To test the compatibility of substrates and ink used in the flexographic and gravure printing processes.
To test the compatibility of substrates and ink used in the lithographic printing process.
To measure ink tack for sheet-fed and web printing.
To measure the viscosity of inks for flexographic and gravure printing.
To determine the rub resistance of ink and toner once printed on substrates.
To measure the fineness of grind or dispersion and size of particles in inks that can cause scratches in printed images.
For determining the viscosity of ink used in lithography.
To measure tear resistance and strength of paper.
To measure paper gloss and light reflectance tendencies.
To test the brightness and opacity of paper used in printing.
Dead Weight Caliper Test - To measure the thickness of substrates used in printing.
For determining density, color, dot gain, trap, print contrast, and hue error and grayness of printing ink and toners.
To test paper surface strength and the relationship between surface strength and paper picking tendencies.
A variety of one-color and four-color sheet-fed and web presses are available for plate tests, blanket tests, roller tests, fountain solution tests and overall printability and runability tests for substrates and ink.
Many test procedures are available for verifying the condition of paper, ink, blankets, plates and other press room and prepress consumables.
Other customized testing is available upon request.