Paint Wet Film Thickness Meter

A wet film thickness gauge measures the thickness of uncured coatings by using gears or discs to make contact with the coating, and then converting the spacing between gear marks or the depth to which the disc sinks into a thickness reading. It is used to monitor coating thickness during application, preventing overly thin or thick layers, and is applied in on-site quality control for processes such as spraying and roller coating.
Selection
When selecting, consider the measurement range to match the coating thickness. Gear-type gauges are suitable for flat surfaces, while disk-type gauges adapt well to curved surfaces. Check for clear scale markings, and opt for stainless steel material for corrosion resistance. Verify compliance with standard specifications, as ease of operation impacts on-site efficiency.

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It can prepare a wet film thickness of 13.7 microns, with a wire-wound design providing stable coating performance. The 9.52 mm diaMeter ensures easy operation, making it suitable for various paint application scenarios.

$ 167.00

Polygonal structure design, range 25~ 2032µm, in line with GB/T1764-79, GB/T134522-92, ISO 2808-74 standards, suitable for Paints, varnish and other Coating wet film thickness measurement.

$ 106.00

Wet film thickness 34.3 microns, using wire-wound design, wear and corrosion resistant stainless steel material, suitable for preparing specific thickness film, easy to detect hiding power and film Gloss.

$ 160.00

Wet film thickness 25 microns, 304 stainless steel material and precision cold extrusion process, providing uniform Spreader effect, optional handle to reduce the operating burden.

$ 178.00

303 stainless steel material wear and corrosion resistance, wet film thickness 25.1 μ m, wire-wound structure to ensure uniform film, suitable for a variety of liquid materials.

$ 160.00

In line with ISO2808-1974 standard, the range is 0~ 150μm, the accuracy is not more than 5μm, can measure the wet film thickness and estimate dry-film thickness, suitable for laboratory and pRoduction control.

$ 127.00

The formed pRoduction process is easy to clean and maintain, providing an accurate wet film thickness of 57.2 μm, and the stainless steel material ensures durability and stable Spreader effect.

$ 167.00

Made of stainless steel, the thickness is only 1.5mm, the range is 20~ 200μm, Division 20μm, the card design is convenient for quick measurement of wet-film Coating thickness on site.

$ 119.00

Wire-wound design, wet film thickness 118.9μm, diaMeter 9.5mm, stainless steel material, wear resistance and corrosion resistance, suitable for preparing specific film thickness wet-film.

$ 167.00

303 stainless steel material wear and corrosion resistance, wet film thickness 29.7 microns, wire-wound structure to ensure uniform Spreader, suitable for a variety of liquid materials.

$ 160.00

Wound wire design, wet film thickness 125.7 microns, coating width 300 mm, stainless steel material ensures durability and precise coating effect.

$ 167.00

In line with ISO2808 standard, the range is 0~ 500μm, the accuracy is not more than 5μm, can measure the wet film thickness and estimate dry-film thickness, suitable for laboratory and pRoduction site.

$ 127.00

Spreader 10 micron wet film thickness, 304 stainless steel material, easy to clean unbroken wire, provide customized services.

$ 157.00

Made of 303 stainless steel, wet film thickness 102.9 microns, application width 300mm, suitable for high abrasion and high viscosity experiments, uniform film operation is simple.

$ 167.00

Using stainless steel material, application width 300mm, wet film thickness 77.7μm, film accuracy of 0.1 micron to ensure uniform film.

$ 160.00

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