Paint color matching Rod

The paint tinting wire bar is a coating tool with specific grooves engraved on the surface of a metal rod. By scraping the paint along the grooves onto the substrate, a wet film of fixed thickness is formed, which is used for color comparison, leveling observation, and hiding power assessment. It is employed in both laboratory and production settings for the rapid verification of paint color formulations and application effects.
Selection
When selecting, consider the groove depth of the wire rod corresponding to the required wet film thickness, typically in the range of 25–500 micrometers. Stainless steel material is corrosion-resistant, and thicker-diameter wire rods offer more stable operation. The groove structure should be complete and clear, and it should be cleaned promptly with solvent after use to avoid residue. Match the specifications based on the type of coating being tested and the coating requirements.

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Instruments

In line with the LOVIBOND color scale standard, the sub-field of view Color matching Sensitivity is high, the Measurement range is red 0.1-79, yellow 0.1-79 LOVIBOND units, and the structure is simple and easy to operate.

$ 599.00

Imported matte aluminum reflector to achieve uniform lighting, equipped with six kinds of Illuminants including D65 and UV, table size 700 * 530mm to meet a variety of color requirements.

$ 687.00

It can measure the ability of the paint film to deform with the substrate without damage. It is equipped with a shaft Rod with a diaMeter of 50mm and 100mm.

$ 309.00

Wire-wound technology is prepative 40μm wet film thickness, application width of 25.5mm, matching Drawdown Plate for better repRoducibility, stainless steel material to ensure durability.

$ 173.00

Contains 215 Colors, Fan-shaped design is easy to carry, color sample size 2.0x5.0cm, each page displays 5 Colors, bright type, widely used in Coating industry color comparison.

$ 96.00

Featuring a 20mm large aperture design, it enables uniform measurement of textured and rough surfaces; repeatability ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03 ensures high precision; equipped with a touchscreen and color card matching for convenient operation, supporting multiple color difference formulas and color spaces.

$ 490.00

Spreader 10 micron wet film thickness, diaMeter 10mm total length 60mm, 304 stainless steel material is easy to clean and unbroken wire.

$ 120.00

The photoelectric counter is used to realize automatic counting, and the measurement is fast and accurate; the period of M-3 swing Rod is 0.625s, and the swing time on standard Glass is 440 +/- 6s; the horizontal mechanism is improved, and the scale can be moved horizontally to facilitate zero adjustment.

$ 451.00

Utilizing a full-spectrum LED light source and a spectral sensor with a wavelength range of 400-700nm, it is equipped with a 3.5-inch capacitive touch screen, built-in multiple color cards, achieving a color card matching accuracy of over 90%, and capable of measuring various color parameters.

$ 651.00

The bending diaMeter of putty film cracking peeling is tested by bending test plate, and the shaft Rod size is 50mm and 100mm. It is suitable for 0.2-0 mm thick tinplate substrate, and the operation is simple and reliable.

$ 228.00

With three light source system, color rendering index up to 98, all metal structure with three drawer, table size 1350 * 900mm, in line with ISO3664 international standards.

$ 2365.00

With a high CRI of 98 and a color temperature of 6500K, it is equipped with a light source Timer and three drawer, and the all-metal construction ensures durability and ease of operation.

$ 2171.00

The paint film adhesion was measured by the circular trace method, the drawing diaMeter was 0~ 10.5mm, and the Working Travel was 80mm. The integrity of the paint film was evaluated according to seven grades, and the operation was simple and reliable.

$ 267.00

Contains 216 Classic Colors, color block size up to 5x15cm, single page monochrome design for accurate color matching, equipped with U-shaped protective cover to enhance durability, support industry standard color applications.

$ 145.00

Temperature sensitive discoloration paint after overheating Color from white to transparent, irreversible discoloration, suitable for rough oil surface, Measuring temperature 60 ℃, Net weight of plastic bottles 100 grams.

$ 131.00

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