Baker Paint Film Applicator

The Baker film applicator applies coatings onto substrates using a precision grooved blade, creating a uniform wet film that, after drying, is used to test properties such as film thickness and hiding power. It is applied in quality control and research and development processes within the coatings and ink industries.
Selection
When selecting, consider the wear resistance of the Coater material, the range of groove sizes covering the testing needs, ease of operation, and compatibility with the substrate. Match the specifications according to the actual coating thickness requirements and sample characteristics to ensure stable and reliable coating results.

Terms

Instruments

The cylindrical design is equipped with 4 coating surfaces, which can be coated with four preset thicknesses at one time, the application width is 80mm, the accuracy is +/- 3μm, and it is resistant to acid and alkali corrosion.

$ 1361.00

The paint film adhesion was measured by the circular trace method, the drawing diaMeter was 0~ 10.5mm, and the Working Travel was 80mm. The integrity of the paint film was evaluated according to seven grades, and the operation was simple and reliable.

$ 267.00

The drying process of paint film and putty film can be accurately measured by using circular track needle design, equipped with four different radius needle (R0.25/0.5/1.0/1 mm), and the track period is 24h/r.

$ 223.00

4-Sided cylindrical design can Spreader four preset thicknesses, film accuracy of +/- 3μm, stainless steel material acid and alkali corrosion resistance, application width 60mm to adapt to a variety of substrate needs.

$ 1006.00

The cylindrical design has four painted surfaces, which can complete four different thickness Spreaders at one time, the application width is 60mm, the accuracy reaches +/- 3μm, the stainless steel material is resistant to acid and alkali corrosion, and is suitable for a variety of solid substrates.

$ 1006.00

The paint film adhesion was measured by the circular trace method, the drawing diaMeter was 0-10.5 mm, and the Working Travel was 80mm. The integrity of the paint film was evaluated according to seven grades, and the operation was simple and reliable.

$ 404.00

Impact height of 120 cm, hammer mass 1000g, no secondary rebound phenomenon after impact, punch diaMeter 16mm, can accurately determine the impact strength of the paint film.

$ 370.00

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

Adopting 500 * 700mm Dimensions, used with bar or Film Applicator, is conducive to the smooth and effective film, and improves the convenience of film operation.

$ 227.00

The pressure range of the probe is 50~ 250N, the diaMeter of the rubber probe is 40mm, and the degree of paint film chalking is evaluated by comparing the imprint of the photo paper with the standard sample, which is suitable for the detection of various environmental factors.

$ 444.00

It can measure the ability of the paint film to deform with the substrate without damage. It is equipped with a shaft Rod with a diaMeter of 50mm and 100mm.

$ 309.00

It can prepare a wet film thickness of 13.7 microns, with a wire-wound design providing stable coating performance. The 9.52 mm diaMeter ensures easy operation, making it suitable for various paint application scenarios.

$ 167.00

4-Sided cylindrical design can Spreader four preset thicknesses, application width 60mm, accuracy of +/- 3μm, stainless steel material acid and alkali corrosion resistance, suitable for a variety of solid substrates.

$ 1006.00

The 4-sided paint design can be prepared with four different thickness wet-film, application width 75mm, accuracy +/- 3μm, corrosion-resistant stainless steel material, easy to clean and durable.

$ 1268.00

Using photo paper smooth surface combination technology, observing the imprint after applying a uniform load, the pressure range of the probe is 50-250N, and the diaMeter of the rubber probe is Φ 40mm, which can accurately evaluate the chalking grade of the paint film.

$ 433.00

Articles

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Actual Coating Thickness Deviation of Stainless Steel Wire Rod Coaters at Different Slurry Solid Contents
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The difference between a wire bar coater and a gap-type wet film applicator.
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