Paint Coating Applicator

The paint applicator rolls a grooved metal rod over the substrate surface to control the coating and form a wet film of uniform thickness. It is used in laboratories to simulate the actual coating process, testing properties such as leveling, hiding power, and color difference of coatings. It is suitable for quality control and formulation development in the paint and ink industries.
Selection
When selecting, consider the coating width matching the sample size and the measurement range covering the thickness of the coating to be tested. The stainless steel material resists solvent corrosion, and the handle design ensures stable operation. Choose wire rod or blade applicators based on testing standards, and equip the routine laboratory with various specifications to meet diverse needs.

Terms

Instruments

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

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

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

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 4-sided coating Applicator can be prepative of four wet film thicknesses, the accuracy is +/- 3μm, the application width is 80mm, the stainless steel material is resistant to corrosion, and the operation is simple only need to change the angle.

$ 1172.00

The 4-sided coating Applicator can be prepative of four wet film thicknesses, the conversion angle is easy to operate, the accuracy is +/- 3μm, the stainless steel material is resistant to acid and alkali erosion, and the application width is 80mm.

$ 1235.00

Spreader width 100mm, wet film thickness 40μm, wear resistant corrosion resistant alloy steel material, can be manually operated or with automatic Film Applicator to ensure coating conformity and Repeatability.

$ 143.00

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

Moulding accuracy, small size, can be prepared 12 kinds of wet film thickness, range 30-600μm, Spreader width is not less than 60mm, especially in the Moulding process Coating does not spill.

$ 164.00

Frequency of 710 vibrations per minute, mixing in 30 seconds; can handle 0.5 to 20 liters of barrel paint, equipped with safety interlock and height adjustment functions, quiet operation and easy loading.

$ 1364.00

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

Servo motor drive, coating speed 1~ 500mm/S adjustable, film accuracy of +/- 0.002mm, magnetic head fixed and 4-sided Applicator design to improve the convenience of operation and Spreader uniformity.

$ 2494.00

With bar and Drawdown blade two coating methods, coating speed 1-300mm/s stepless speed regulation, Blade Coating thickness 0.1-10 mm, using clamshell design for easy cleaning, equipped with High Accuracy Film Applicator to ensure Spreader uniformity.

$ 5237.00

Spreader accuracy of +/- 0.003mm, thickness range of 0~ 10mm, stepless variable speed control, coating speed 5~ 180mm/s, heating temperature up to 180 ℃, equipped with removable Drawdown blade and aluminum alloy coating table, to meet the needs of different materials film.

$ 16210.00

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

Articles

Application of Two-Step Method with Pre-Coating and Fine-Coating in Eliminating Bubble Defects for Dual-Blade Coater
The dual-blade coater employs a two-step method of pre-coating and precision coating to eliminate bubble defects during the coating process. In the pre-coating stage, high shear force is applied to break the bubbles in the slurry, causing them to rupture and rise to the surface. The precision coating stage then precisely controls the coating thickness, removing any remaining bubbles to form a uniform wet film.
Key Points for Controlling Coating Longitudinal Uniformity with Manual Rod Coater Constant Speed Dragging Techniques
This article discusses how to control the longitudinal uniformity of the coating by dragging at a constant speed when using a manual wire rod coater. A constant-speed drag is crucial, as it directly determines the consistency of the wet film thickness.
Derivation and Validation of the Quantitative Relationship between Wire Diameter and Wet Film Thickness in Wire Wound Coating Bars
This paper investigates the relationship between the wire diameter in a wire-wound rod coater and the wet film thickness. Theoretically, under ideal conditions, the wet film thickness is approximately half of the wire diameter.
Actual Coating Thickness Deviation of Stainless Steel Wire Rod Coaters at Different Slurry Solid Contents
This article analyzes the actual coating thickness deviation of stainless steel wire rod coaters under different slurry solid contents. The study finds that the solid content of the slurry affects its viscosity and flowability, leading to deviations in the actual coating thickness from the theoretical value.
Coating film preparation techniques: comparison between wire-wound applicators and wet film preparators
This article compares two commonly used tools in laboratory coating film preparation: the wire rod coater and the wet film applicator.
Application of Wire Bar Coater in the Preparation of Coating, Ink, and Printing Samples
A wire-wound rod coater is a laboratory tool used for preparing uniform wet film coatings on flat substrates, widely applied in the production of samples in the coatings, inks, and printing industries.
The difference between a wire bar coater and a gap-type wet film applicator.
The wire-wound drawdown bar directly quantifies the coating through the gap between wires, making it suitable for thin coating preparation with high precision, particularly for low-viscosity fluids. In contrast, the gap-type wet film applicator indirectly controls film thickness through the groove depth, with the actual coating thickness significantly influenced by material properties, making it more suitable for high-viscosity coatings and thick film preparation.
The difference between a wire-wound rod coater and an extrusion coating rod
This article primarily compares the technical differences between wire-wound and extrusion coating rods. Although they are interchangeable in most scenarios, there are subtle variations in liquid loading capacity due to their distinct groove principles.
Wire rod Applicator: Principles, Applications, and Selection Guide - A Precision Coating Tool
This article provides a detailed introduction to the working principles of a Wire rod Applicator, including the mechanism by which it controls wet film thickness through the gap between stainless steel wires. It elaborates on its wide range of applications in fields such as coatings, inks, and lithium batteries, and summarizes its technical advantages, including precise control and ease of operation.