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Gardco Introduces New Compact CFT Friction Tester

Provides detailed information of the slip characteristics of packaging material.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Gardco’s Compact Friction Tester provides detailed information of the slip characteristics of packaging material.   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 CFT produces detailed force graphs that can be printed to date / time stamped label.   Features...

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