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 repeat-ability and reproduce-ability, any measurements made on such coatings, whether for the purpose of describing their physical properties (drying time, elasticity, abrasion etc.) or their appearance, (gloss, color, shade, etc.) are made on the basis of uniform and comparable samples with precisely controlled thickness.

In order to meet such specific demands, Elcometer has a wide range of high precision film applicators and spiral bar coaters for greater repeat-ability and reproduce-ability when undertaking a large number of sample tests.

For the greatest repeat-ability and reproduce-ability, manual application is not sufficient as speed and smoothness of flow are also critical factors. Elcometer’s range of Motorized Film Applicators has been designed specifically to ensure:

• constant speed
• smoothness of operation - ensuring no jerks which create ridges and variation in thickness
• repeat-ability and reproduce-ability every time