Ink Wet Film Gauge

The wet film thickness gauge for ink is a toothed steel plate, where a reading difference is formed between the tooth surfaces that are coated with ink and those that are not when the wet ink layer is pressed flat. It is used for on-site rapid measurement of coating thickness to guide the adjustment of ink volume on printing presses. It is commonly used in printing plants and for wet film quality control in coating applications.
Selection
When selecting, consider a measurement range that covers common film thicknesses, with stainless steel material resistant to solvent corrosion. The comb gauge is suitable for flat surfaces, while the wheel gauge is better for curved surfaces. Compare the accuracy of calibration lines with industry standards, and opt for a handheld design for convenient on-site operation.

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The device can precisely control the film thickness of the ink layer of the color strip, and the ink injection amount is 0.0012g, which is used for ink contrast and color concentration detection.

$ 173.00

Using 100LPI line number and quadrilateral pyramid hole structure, the transfer uniformity of inks is precisely regulated through hole shape and line number, which affects the wet film thickness and ensures the stability of ink supply.

$ 167.00

It can simultaneously print color bars of different Colors or Ink Film thickness, detect inks Hue and Gloss, uniform ink time can be adjusted from 1 to 800 seconds, support dry and wet ink discoloration analysis and abrasion resistance testing.

$ 4367.00

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

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

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

Stainless steel material is sturdy and durable, with a range of 50-950 microns, Division 50 and 100 microns, and a compact shape of only 65 * 43 * 1.5mm, suitable for rapid measurement of wet film thickness on site.

$ 119.00

Wet film thickness 137.2 μm, coating width 300 mm. The wire-wound structure enables the preparation of uniform coatings on both flat and easily raised substrates, while the two-end hand grip design facilitates even force distribution during operation.

$ 167.00

Roller type design, range 0~ 500μm, stainless steel material to ensure durability, suitable for on-site rapid measurement wet film thickness, in line with a number of execution standards.

$ 146.00

Using 15.5cm/min ink wiping speed, equipped with 0.1mm ink coating platen, the test process is precisely controlled by 4.3 inch Touchscreen, which can accurately determine the absorption capacity of the material to the inks vehicle.

$ 2784.00

Made of precision stainless steel, with a range of 50 to 950 μm, the 10-step tooth design can accurately measure wet film thickness, ensure painting mass and avoid material waste.

$ 109.00

The friction speed is adjustable from 21 to 106 rpm, and the friction load is 908g or 1810g. It supports a variety of test modes such as dry grinding, wet grinding, and decolorization changes. The automatic shutdown function ensures accurate control of the number of tests.

$ 1106.00

Made of stainless steel, durable and repeatability; range 20~ 200μm, Division 20μm, step number of teeth 10, unilateral design is convenient for vertical pressing into wet-film measurement, in line with international standards.

$ 109.00

The stainless steel material is durable, the range is 10~ 100μm Division 10μm, the unilateral design is convenient for vertical pressing into the wet-film measurement, and the number of teeth 10 can accurately read the thickness value between the infiltrated and uninfiltrated teeth.

$ 109.00

Can accurately test whether the material surface tension is up to standard, support custom ink Color and tip shape, suitable for Plastic film, metal foil and other materials detection.

$ 87.00

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