Ink color matching line Rod coater

The ink color matching wire rod Coater forms a wet film of fixed thickness on the substrate surface by rolling a stainless steel wire rod. It is used for ink color matching comparison and printability testing, verifying color consistency and hiding power in printing plants and ink laboratories.
Selection
When selecting, consider the wire rod specifications corresponding to the wet film thickness, ensure wear resistance with stainless steel material, and note that handle design affects operational stability. Match the wire diameter according to the surface characteristics of the substrate. A conventional laboratory equipped with wire rods covering a range of 1–50 μm can meet most ink testing needs.

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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

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

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

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

Provide uniform ink speed three adjustable 450 to 800rpm, color development speed three adjustable 12 to 25rpm, color development pressure range -20 to 80, support ordinary or UV ink roller, improve work efficiency and applicability.

$ 7658.00

The multi-stage color development structure can simultaneously print 4 color strips of different thicknesses or Hue, and the uniform ink speed can be adjusted by 500-800rpm in three gears. With the Basis Weight instrument, the ink layer thickness is precisely controlled, and the operation is simple and durable.

$ 5237.00

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 display 45 × 210mm and 106 × 210mm color bars simultaneously, providing 450-800 rpm ink leveling speed and 1-120 seconds ink leveling time adjustable, with built-in pressure adjustment to ensure accurate and stable color.

$ 7496.00

Adopt automatic ink leveling system, ink leveling time adjustable, three-speed ink leveling speed 400-700rpm, printing speed 0-1000rpm frequency conversion adjustable, equipped with German imported rubber roller, support different materials substrate.

$ 3656.00

Can accurately test whether the surface tension is up to standard, support ink Color and tip shape customization, suitable for a variety of printing composite process.

$ 87.00

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

Using metal plating anilox roller, the number of lines can reach 180 lines/inch, which can precisely control the film fineness, and is suitable for the uniform Spreader test of inks Coating glue on various substrates.

$ 183.00

The metal plating anilox roller with 120 lines/inch quadrilateral pyramid mesh hole is used to achieve uniform Spreader with rubber roller, and the print width is 70mm, which is suitable for film effect testing of various liquid materials.

$ 183.00

Driven by numerical control motor, swirl/spin accuracy of 0.1 degrees, support multi-color inks Hue, concentration detection, can anticipate dry and wet ink color change and Abrasion Resistance, 5-10 minutes rapid color development, significantly reduce inks waste.

$ 3107.00

Automatic ink running stability, ink time and speed can be set, printing pressure 0~ 2mm adjustable, provide low, medium and high three printing speed, each time can be proofed 4 colors to facilitate Color contrast.

$ 3430.00

Articles

Key Points for Controlling Coating Longitudinal Uniformity with Manual Rod Coater Constant Speed Dragging Techniques
This article discusses how to control the longitudinal uniformity of the coating by dragging at a constant speed when using a manual wire rod coater. A constant-speed drag is crucial, as it directly determines the consistency of the wet film thickness.
Derivation and Validation of the Quantitative Relationship between Wire Diameter and Wet Film Thickness in Wire Wound Coating Bars
This paper investigates the relationship between the wire diameter in a wire-wound rod coater and the wet film thickness. Theoretically, under ideal conditions, the wet film thickness is approximately half of the wire diameter.
Actual Coating Thickness Deviation of Stainless Steel Wire Rod Coaters at Different Slurry Solid Contents
This article analyzes the actual coating thickness deviation of stainless steel wire rod coaters under different slurry solid contents. The study finds that the solid content of the slurry affects its viscosity and flowability, leading to deviations in the actual coating thickness from the theoretical value.
Coating film preparation techniques: comparison between wire-wound applicators and wet film preparators
This article compares two commonly used tools in laboratory coating film preparation: the wire rod coater and the wet film applicator.
Application of Wire Bar Coater in the Preparation of Coating, Ink, and Printing Samples
A wire-wound rod coater is a laboratory tool used for preparing uniform wet film coatings on flat substrates, widely applied in the production of samples in the coatings, inks, and printing industries.
The difference between a wire bar coater and a gap-type wet film applicator.
The wire-wound drawdown bar directly quantifies the coating through the gap between wires, making it suitable for thin coating preparation with high precision, particularly for low-viscosity fluids. In contrast, the gap-type wet film applicator indirectly controls film thickness through the groove depth, with the actual coating thickness significantly influenced by material properties, making it more suitable for high-viscosity coatings and thick film preparation.
The difference between a wire-wound rod coater and an extrusion coating rod
This article primarily compares the technical differences between wire-wound and extrusion coating rods. Although they are interchangeable in most scenarios, there are subtle variations in liquid loading capacity due to their distinct groove principles.
Wire rod Applicator: Principles, Applications, and Selection Guide - A Precision Coating Tool
This article provides a detailed introduction to the working principles of a Wire rod Applicator, including the mechanism by which it controls wet film thickness through the gap between stainless steel wires. It elaborates on its wide range of applications in fields such as coatings, inks, and lithium batteries, and summarizes its technical advantages, including precise control and ease of operation.