Opacity Tester coater

The hiding power applicator forms a uniform wet film through mechanical blade coating, and the hiding effect is evaluated by comparing the color difference between the substrate and the coating. It is used in the paint and ink industries to test the hiding performance of products, guiding formula adjustments and process control.
Selection
When selecting, consider the corrosion resistance of the applicator material, ensure the coating width matches the sample viscosity, and verify that the accuracy meets testing standards. Choose specifications based on common substrates such as paper or metal, while also considering laboratory space and operational convenience.

Terms

Instruments

Using blue light diffuse reflection factor R457 measurement technology, Precision ≤ 0.5%, can simultaneously analyze the content of Fluorescent Whitening Agent and determine Opacity, transparency and other Optical inspection paraMeters, support thermal printing output.

$ 1259.00

The Spin Coater is controlled by touch screen, the acceleration range is 100~ 4000rpm/s, and the speed can be automatically corrected by A/K selection. The motor torque is large and the operation is smooth, which is suitable for the assembly line process.

$ 2494.00

R457 blue light whiteness formula, Measurement range 0~ 100%, resolution 0.1, Repeatability ≤ 0.3, suitable for fluorescent whitening objects and paper Opacity measurement.

$ 490.00

Using sealed surface preparation, excellent waterproof and anti-Curling performance, specification 200x125mm, black and white checkerboard design is convenient for fast measurement of hiding power values within 1 second.

$ 162.00

Pure white paper surface sealed, size 194x286mm, ASTM standard, support hiding power measurement and levelling sag test, matching Applicator Rod can obtain uniform coating results.

$ 307.00

Using blue light whiteness R457 standard, Measurement range 0~ 100, Repeatability ≤ 0.5, Basis Weight can reflect fluorescent whitening effect and accurate measurement paper Opacity.

$ 654.00

Laminating-free black and white half design, size 98 * 152mm, Encasement specification 100 sheets/bag, suitable for Coating inks film hiding power performance detection experiment.

$ 89.00

R457 blue light whiteness formula, Measurement range 0~ 199.9%, resolution 0.1, Basis Weight measurement of whiteness of fluorescent whitening objects and paper Opacity, suitable for a variety of materials surface flat samples.

$ 332.00

Measurement accuracy of +/- 1 units or 1% with 45/0 ° illumination and CIE Illuminant C. Automatic dual-standard calibrated, large backlit LCD display and rechargeable battery for quick on-site measurement.

$ 4914.00

It can measure the blue light diffuse reflection factor R457, analyze the fluorescent whitening agent, and print the results directly with a built-in micro-printer, repeatability error ≤ 0.1, support Opacity and light absorption coefficient measurement.

$ 1348.00

Black and white half design, size 98x152mm, ASTM standard, can accurately measure Coating hiding power, support transparent film and plastic pRoducts hiding ratio detection.

$ 267.00

Using film lamination technology, with excellent solvent and chemical resistance, paper Film thickness 0.29mm, surface Laminating to ensure Spreader uniformity, with annotation section for easy recording of test data.

$ 306.00

The black and white contrast design can intuitively evaluate the covering effect, in line with the D4941 standard specification, the size is 140x254mm for easy operation, the matching Applicator Rod can obtain uniform coating, support levelling sag and other tests.

$ 275.00

Black and white half design, size 98x152mm, with anti-permeability and Color uniformity, smooth surface is not easy to Curl, suitable for accurate hiding power measurement and levelling sag detection.

$ 267.00

The black and white half design is used for easy hiding power comparison, the size is 194x260mm to meet the standard test requirements, and it meets the ASTM specifications to ensure the detection accuracy. It is suitable for the hiding ratio determination of various coatings and inks.

$ 315.00

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