For numerous products, such as paint, ink, varnishes, glue and cosmetics, the reliability of many laboratory tests is directly related to the quality and consistency of the samples. To ensure repeatability and reproducability, any measurements made on such coatings, whether for the purpose of describing their physical properties (drying time, elasticity, abrasion etc.) or their appearance, (gloss, colour, shade, etc.) are made on the basis of uniform and comparable samples with precisely controlled thickness.
When generating a large number of samples, these units are designed to...
An extensive range of readily available applicator tools to suit all...
Made of stainless steel, the straight scraper has adjacent...
When applying a coating for testing, it is necessary to fix the substrate...
In order to meet such specific demands, Elcometer has a wide range of high precision film applicators and spiral bar coaters for greater repeatability and reproducibility when undertaking a large number of sample tests.
For the greatest repeatability and reproducibility, manual application is not sufficient as speed and smoothness of flow are also critical factors. Elcometer’s range of Motorised Film Applicators has been designed specifically to ensure:
- constant speed
- smoothness of operation - ensuring no jerks which create ridges and variation in thickness
- repeatability and reproducibility every time
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