Wet Film Gauge

A wet film gauge is used to measure the thickness of wet films, such as paint or other liquids, on a substrate. Its principle involves a toothed roller that contacts the surface of the wet film, with the thickness scale corresponding to the point where the tooth marks disappear. Its purpose is to control the coating thickness during the application process, preventing it from being too thick or too thin. It is applied in industries like painting and printing to ensure uniform drying of the coating.
Selection
When selecting a wet film thickness gauge, consider a measurement range that covers common coating thicknesses, with accuracy meeting process requirements. The material should be corrosion-resistant to suit the working environment, and the design should facilitate handheld operation. Refer to industry standards such as ASTM D4414 and compare actual user feedback from different brands.

Terms

Instruments

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

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

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

Stainless steel material is sturdy and durable, with a range of 50-950 microns, Division 50 and 100 microns, and a compact shape of only 65 * 43 * 1.5mm, suitable for rapid measurement of wet film thickness on site.

$ 119.00

Roller type design, range 0~ 500μm, stainless steel material to ensure durability, suitable for on-site rapid measurement wet film thickness, in line with a number of execution standards.

$ 146.00

Made of precision stainless steel, with a range of 50 to 950 μm, the 10-step tooth design can accurately measure wet film thickness, ensure painting mass and avoid material waste.

$ 109.00

Made of stainless steel, durable and repeatability; range 20~ 200μm, Division 20μm, step number of teeth 10, unilateral design is convenient for vertical pressing into wet-film measurement, in line with international standards.

$ 109.00

The stainless steel material is durable, the range is 10~ 100μm Division 10μm, the unilateral design is convenient for vertical pressing into the wet-film measurement, and the number of teeth 10 can accurately read the thickness value between the infiltrated and uninfiltrated teeth.

$ 109.00

Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the thickness range is 250~ 700 μm, Graduation 50 μm, and fast and accurate wet film thickness measurement is achieved through the toothed structure.

$ 102.00

The three-wheel structure design is adopted, and the center wheel contacts the film directly for reading. The measuring range is 0-500 μm and the indexing is 25 μm. It can perform nondestructive thickness measurement on plane and curved surface.

$ 186.00

Made of stainless steel, the range is 10~ 100μm, Division 10μm, Dimension 65 * 36 * 1.5mm, suitable for Paints, varnish and other Coating Coating thickness measurement.

$ 119.00

Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, the thickness range is 20~ 200μm, Graduation 20μm, and the wet Coating Film thickness is directly read through the toothed structure to ensure the construction mass.

$ 102.00

Made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel material, the thickness measurement range is 10~ 100μm, Graduation 10μm, and the toothed structure design can quickly read the wet Coating Film thickness to ensure measurement accuracy and conformity.

$ 102.00

Range 250~ 700 microns, Division 45 microns, made of stainless steel, Dimension 65 * 43 * 1.5 mm, suitable for on-site construction environment.

$ 119.00

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

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.