Flat Wet Film Applicator

The flat wet film applicator uses a metal scraper with a scale to spread the coating on a substrate, forming a uniform wet film. It is used to simulate the coating application process and test properties such as leveling and hiding power of the coating. It is commonly used in laboratory settings for coating quality control and formulation development.
Selection
When selecting, consider the compatibility of the substrate size with the applicator width, ensure the wet film thickness range covers the testing requirements, choose a blade material that is corrosion-resistant with straight edges, and ensure the handle design conforms to ergonomics. Pay attention to the calibration certificate and the stability of the application speed.

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Wire-wound structure ensures 0.1 micron High Accuracy, wet film thickness 50.3 μm, stainless steel material is durable and easy to clean, and the wide-Rod Film Applicator achieves uniform coating.

$ 160.00

Application width 100mm, wet film thickness 100μm, stainless steel corrosion resistance, ensure that the film is uniform and flat, improve the test Reliability.

$ 146.00

Stainless steel material ensures durability, wet film thickness range of 300-600μm, accuracy +/- 4μm, suitable for low viscosity liquid Spreader, can be combined with Automatic Film Applicator to achieve uniform Spreader.

$ 186.00

Stainless steel material to ensure durability, wet film thickness 30-120μm optional, accuracy +/- 2μm, application width 60mm, can be used with Automatic Film Applicator.

$ 186.00

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

Made of hard stainless steel with good corrosion resistance, it provides 700μm fixed wet film thickness and 100mm application width to ensure that the Spreader is uniform and flat, suitable for leveling testing.

$ 146.00

Effective Spreader width 100mm, wet film thickness up to 600μm, high-quality wear-resistant corrosion-resistant alloy steel material, support manual film or with automatic Film Applicator to ensure good conformity Repeatability coating.

$ 143.00

Made of stainless steel, excellent corrosion resistance; provides 500μm fixed wet film thickness and 100mm application width to ensure Spreader uniformity and precise thickness control, suitable for Spreader sample preparation of flat substrates.

$ 146.00

Using stainless steel material with acid and alkaline resistance, wet film thickness 250μm accuracy of +/- 2μm, suitable for flat and sturdy substrate film operation.

$ 1406.00

Spreader width 100mm, wet film thickness 37.5μm, wear-resistant corrosion-resistant alloy steel material, can be used manually or with automatic Film Applicator to ensure coating conformity and Repeatability.

$ 143.00

Using 180 * 480mm size, with wire Rod or Film Applicator scraping ink, is conducive to the film flat and effective, improve film mass.

$ 122.00

Using DAIDO 440C medical grade stainless steel material, after sub-zero vacuum hardening to HRC55 Hardness, application width 75mm, wet film thickness 50μm, overall accuracy +/- 2μm, suitable for smooth flat surface Spreader operation.

$ 791.00

Spreader width 100mm, wet film thickness 50μm, wear resistant corrosion resistant alloy steel material, suitable for manual or automatic Film Applicator, can be prepared uniform film for performance testing.

$ 143.00

Stainless steel corrosion resistance, can be applied on a flat substrate specific thickness film, wet film thickness 300μm, application width 100mm, to ensure uniform Spreader and accurate thickness control.

$ 146.00

The stainless steel material is corrosion resistant, providing 800μm fixed wet film thickness, application width 100mm, to ensure that the film is uniform and flat, suitable for accurate sample preparation in the laboratory.

$ 146.00

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