Compression Testing of toner under room temperature and high-temperature environment

User Benefits

- Compression testing in accordance with JIS Z 8844 is available. - It is possible to obtain the deformation strength for specimens that do not show clear fracture behavior. - Compression testing is possible not only at room temperature but also in high-temperature environments.

Introduction

Toner used in printers and copiers is primarily made of resin with colorants adhering to it. By heating and applying pressure, the toner melts and adheres to the paper, allowing for printing. Laser printers that use toner offer advantages such as high speed, high quality, and durability. However, the energy consumption during toner melting is significant, posing environmental challenges. Therefore, the development of low- energy melting toners has attracted attention. The Micro Compression Testing (MCT) machine enables the evaluation of toner strength by obtaining the fracture and deformation strength of microparticles. Additionally, by incorporating a high-temperature system, it is possible to heat the samples and conduct tests under actual temperature conditions. In this report, a case study of compression testing toner at room temperature (25 °C) and in a high-temperature environment (50 °C) is presented.

26 de septiembre de 2023 GMT