Varnish sag Tester

The varnish sag tester evaluates sag resistance by vertically placing a coated panel and observing the length of the trace where the coating flows downward under gravity. This instrument is used to determine the flow characteristics of coatings when applied on vertical surfaces, preventing sagging caused by excessive coating thickness. It is suitable for on-site quality control and formulation adjustments of liquid coatings such as paints and varnishes.
Selection
When selecting a sag tester, it is essential to consider measurement accuracy and compatibility with sample sizes. The instrument's material should be resistant to solvent corrosion, and its operation should be simple and user-friendly. Based on the viscosity range of commonly used coatings, choose the appropriate sag comb specifications. Verify the temperature control function required by relevant standards and ensure the instrument has a sturdy structure for easy cleaning and maintenance.
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Instruments

A wet film with a film thickness of 50~ 675 μ m was prepared by using a coating scraper, and the sag property was observed when placed vertically. The maximum thickness without sag was expressed, which was suitable for Paints testing.

$ 411.00

Film thickness range 650~ 875 μ m, Graduation 25 μ m, stainless steel material, Dimension 120 * 22 * 20mm, suitable for the determination of relative sag of Paints.

$ 154.00

Made of stainless steel, the film thickness range is 250~ 475μm, Graduation 25μm, Dimension 120 * 22 * 20mm, suitable for standard sag performance testing.

$ 154.00

Spreader 5 kinds of film thickness, the other side of the test sag cover 10 kinds of thickness 75-300 microns, stainless steel material acid and alkali resistance, in line with ASTM standards, easy to accurately evaluate film performance.

$ 1432.00

The multi-groove coating scraper can scrape 10 wet-films of different thicknesses at one time, the thickness difference of adjacent films is 25um, and the wide film thickness range of 50-675um is supported. It is convenient to visually observe the sag situation by placing the test plate vertically.

$ 315.00

The stainless steel material ensures durability, the film thickness range is 450~ 675 μm, and the groove difference is 25 μm, which is convenient for accurate determination of Coating sag on site.

$ 154.00

The device can pRoduce 10 different film thickness stripes, film thickness range 250-475μm, Graduation 25μm, suitable for vertical position testing, to help evaluate coating sag tendency and ensure stable test conditions.

$ 157.00

Dual function design can test leveling and sag at the same time, flow plane supports 5 kinds of film thickness Spreader, flow surface provides 10 kinds of film thickness range 75-300 micron, stainless steel material is acid and alkali resistant, in line with ASTM D4400 and D2801 standards.

$ 1248.00

S136 stainless steel material, corrosion resistance and high Hardness; film thickness range 50-275μm, Spreader width 73.5mm, support multi-range optional, clear scale, easy to accurately determine Coating vertical flow performance.

$ 173.00

S136 high grade stainless steel material, corrosion resistance and Hardness, film thickness range of 250~ 475μm, Spreader width of 73.5mm, suitable for a variety of ranges, clear and easy to read scale.

$ 173.00

S136 high grade stainless steel material, corrosion resistance and Hardness, film thickness range 850~ 1075μm, Spreader width 73.5mm, multi-range optional, clear scale, suitable for vertical surface flowability and vertical flow performance evaluation.

$ 173.00

S136 stainless steel material, corrosion resistance and high Hardness, film thickness range of 450~ 675 μ m, Spreader width of 73.5mm, suitable for multi-range testing, clear scale easy to observe sagging phenomenon.

$ 173.00

Using stainless steel material, film thickness range 850~ 1075 microns, groove difference of 25 microns, in line with GB/T9264 standard, suitable for on-site determination of Paints sagging, Dimension 120 * 22 * 20 mm.

$ 154.00

Made of stainless steel, the range is 10~ 100μm, Division 10μm, Dimension 65 * 36 * 1.5mm, suitable for Paints, varnish and other Coating Coating thickness measurement.

$ 119.00

Made of wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant alloy steel to ensure durability and accuracy, film Film thickness range 850~ 1075μm, adjacent film thickness difference of 25μm, suitable for vertical, corner, round hole, arc workpiece painting control.

$ 146.00

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