TQC Sheen Baker Film Applicator

TQC Sheen Baker Film Applicator

Manufactured by TQC Sheen

Designed to be used for film application and drawdowns, our range of baker film applicators help to ensure the quality and consistency of paints, coatings, and other liquids. 

Also known as a cylindrical film applicator, it’s available in film widths of 60mm, 80mm, 100mm, and 150mm, and gap sizes of 15 up to 200 µm.

Each baker film applicator has four sides of defined gap sizes to apply consistent film thicknesses.

Benefits

  • Suitable for applying a host of different products to flat and relatively solid substrates. 
  • When used with an automatic film applicator, it smooths out any drawdown problems caused by variations in speed, pressure and direction.
  • Protective case to prevent the applicator from damage.
  • All models are made from high-grade 55 HRC stainless steel, with an accuracy of ± 2 µm.
  • Corrosion-resistant for long-lasting use.
  • Easy to clean.
  • Calibration certificate included.
  • Designed to perform to the highest calibre of international paint testing standards including ASTM D3022 and ASTM D823.
  • Custom-made Baker applicators also available. These can be ordered to meet the thickness and film width sizes you require. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Suitable Applications & Materials

Applications: Coating testing.

Materials: Inks and coatings, liquids.

Baker Applicators, 4-sided (four gaps)  

  Standard film width 
Gap sizes  60 mm   80 mm   100 mm   150 mm  
15/30/60/90 µm  VF2145  VF1500  VF1521  VF1526 
30/60/90/120 µm  VF2146  VF1501  VF1522  VF1527 
50/100/150/200 µm   VF2147  VF1502  VF1523  VF1528 
Dual 2 x 90/2 x 150 µm    VF1560**     
Custom sized µm*  VF1510*  VF1515*  VF1520*  VF1525* 
  Special film width 
Gap sizes  Between 151 – 200 mm   Between 201 – 250 mm   Between 251 – 400 mm  
Custom sized µm*  VF1529*  VF1531*  VF1532* 

* Customised Baker applicators 

Note: The total applicator width is the film width + 2 x 20 mm feet. 

** The VF1560 has the total width of the film + 2 x 10 mm feet. 

Due to physical reasons, the maximum film thickness applied is not equal to the gap size. The deposited film thickness may vary from 40% to 80% of the gap size. Also note that the dry film thickness will be lower than wet thickness due to solvent or water evaporation. 

Accessories  

  • VF1601 Glass Film Application Table 380 x 230 mm
  • VF1602 Glass Film Application Table 230 x 160 mm
  • VF1603 Glass Film Application Table 300 x 100 mm
  • Test charts, various options

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