Film Wet Film Meter

The wet film gauge measures the thickness of uncured coatings through mechanical contact. Its principle involves using a calibrated gear that rolls over the wet film surface, with the thickness being read when the gear teeth contact the substrate. Its function is to quickly monitor paint usage and coating uniformity during application. It is used for on-site quality control in applications such as paint construction and ship coating.
Selection
When selecting, consider a measurement range that covers common coating thicknesses, with clear and easy-to-read scales. The gear material should be resistant to solvent corrosion, and the structure should facilitate cleaning. Handheld models are suitable for on-site use, while wheeled models are ideal for flat surface measurements. Choose the appropriate tooth profile based on the fluidity of the coating, opting for models with larger tooth spacing for viscous coatings.

Terms

Instruments

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

$ 160.00

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

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

Formed to achieve 35 micron wet film thickness, uniform film and good repRoducibility, 304 stainless steel material to ensure durable and easy to clean.

$ 120.00

Using the formed pRoduction process, the wet film thickness is only 4.6μm, the film accuracy is up to 0.1 micron, the effective application width is 30cm, and it has the advantage of continuous wire, which can be adapted to the use of automation equipment.

$ 167.00

The 4-sided design can complete different thickness films at one time, using wear-resistant and corrosion-resistant stainless steel material, film thickness 150-300μm, application width 105mm, can accurately control wet-film or dry-film thickness.

$ 235.00

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

$ 157.00

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 process, wet film thickness 77.7μm, film accuracy of 0.1 micron, providing uniform and flat film effect and high repRoducibility, support customized services.

$ 160.00

High-grade stainless steel material, acid and alkali erosion resistance, providing 900μm wet film thickness and 100mm application width to ensure uniform and accurate film, suitable for a variety of substrates.

$ 146.00

Measuring wet-film flow thickening in the vertical state, controlling the physical performance of the coating to select the appropriate wet film thickness to ensure uniform film thickness, Film thickness range 450-675μm, in line with GB/T 9264 and ASTM D 3730 standards.

$ 146.00

Formed process to achieve 35 micron wet film thickness, uniform film and good repRoducibility, 304 stainless steel material is not easy to break and easy to clean.

$ 157.00

Stainless steel wire is wound to form grooves to control wet film thickness, can be prepared 40 micron wet-film, a total length of 400 mm, suitable for soft materials such as paper and Spinning & weaving Spreader.

$ 114.00

Double blade design can be prepared 75μm or 100μm two wet film thickness, effective application width 80mm, using molybdenum vanadium material, suitable for film proofing.

$ 138.00

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

Articles

Application of Wet Film Wheel Gauge in Continuous Measurement of Wet Film Thickness for Large-Area Coatings
The wet film wheel gauge is a mechanical tool used to measure the thickness of wet coatings, operating based on the geometric relationship of three coaxial disks (two parallel outer wheels on the sides and an eccentric inner wheel in the middle).
Operating specifications for on-site measurement of coating wet film thickness using wet film combs
This article introduces the operational standards for on-site measurement of coating wet film thickness using a wet film comb gauge. First, it explains the measurement principle of the wet film comb gauge, which involves estimating the thickness by observing the extent to which the teeth of the gauge are coated with the paint.
Selection of wet film thickness gauge range and accuracy requirements for comb teeth spacing.
When selecting a wet film thickness gauges, the key considerations are the measurement range and the accuracy of the comb teeth spacing. The range should cover the coating thickness with a slight margin to avoid being too small for measurement or too large, which could reduce resolution.
Control of Wet Film Thickness—Field Operation Comparison Between Wheel Gauge and Comb Gauge
This article compares two tools for measuring wet film thickness: the wheel gauge and the comb gauge. When selecting a tool, factors such as coating characteristics, application environment, and precision requirements must be considered. Additionally, proper operation and environmental influences should be taken into account to ensure coating quality.