This test does the following for paper:
1. Assessing the sliding properties of paper surfaces: Coefficient of Friction testing provides a quantitative assessment of the frictional properties of paper surfaces. The sliding properties of paper directly affect its handling and runnability in printing, packaging, coating and related applications.
2. Predicting the interaction of paper with other materials: By testing the coefficient of friction between paper and other materials, it is possible to predict how paper will interact with different materials (e.g., metals, plastics, rubber, etc.). This is important for designing friction control, friction reduction or adhesion properties of paper in applications where it comes into contact with other materials.
3. Optimize paper manufacturing and handling processes: By understanding the frictional properties of paper, optimizations can be made in paper manufacturing and handling processes to increase productivity, reduce operational failures and provide better process control. For example, in the printing process, controlling the coefficient of friction of the paper can improve color transfer and reduce paper jams.
4. Quality control and regulatory compliance: Coefficient of friction testing is an important part of paper quality control and regulatory compliance. By performing periodic coefficient of friction testing on paper, you can ensure that your product is consistent and meets the required friction characteristics.
In summary, coefficient of friction testing of paper provides an assessment of the friction characteristics of paper surfaces against other materials, helps to optimize paper handling and application performance, and ensures product quality control and specification compliance.
GBPI has the equipment and software to determine friction values. This provides users with reliable values that can help companies find solutions to their packaging or printing problems.
The coefficient of friction tester GM-4 is a measuring instrument developed and manufactured by the GBPI R&D team based on various test standards of GB, ISO, ASTM and market demand. The measured friction coefficient can accurately determine the smoothness, ease of opening and uniformity of the film, so as to guide the production correctly.
It is suitable for measuring the static friction coefficient, dynamic friction coefficient and peel strength of plastic films, composite films, aluminum foils, aluminized films, plates, rubber, ceramics and other materials when sliding.