
The outer wheels are knurled to allow measurements to be taken on slippery coatings or on fast moving substrates.
By rolling the gauge through a wet coating, the centre wheel eventually touches the film. This point on the scale indicates the thickness.
When the volume to solids ratio of the coating is known (generally found on the product data sheet supplied by the manufacturer), the wet film thickness can be used to predict the dry film thickness.
Part Number | Part Number | ||||||
Metric | Scale Range | Graduations | Imperial | Scale Range | Graduations | ||
K0003230M017 | 0 - 50µm | 2.5µm |
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K0US3230M017 | 0 - 2mils | 0.1mils |
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K0003230M018 | 0 - 100µm | 5.0µm |
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K0US3230M018 | 0 - 4mils | 0.2mils |
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Accuracy | Nominal Values | ||||||
Dimensions | 50 x 30mm (1.97 x 1.18”) | ||||||
Weight | 220g (7.76oz) | ||||||
Packing List | Wet Film Wheel, storage case and operating instructions |
STANDARDS:
ASTM D 1212-A, AS/NZS 1580.107.3, BS 3900-C5-7A, ISO 2808-1B, ISO 2808-7A, JIS K 5600-1-7, NF T30-125
Standards in grey have been superseded but are still recognised in some industries
The Elcometer Wet Film Wheels are easy to use and available in a variety of scales to meet different film thickness needs. When applying a liquid coating, by measuring the uncured film thickness, it is possible to determine the eventual dry film thickness, ensuring high quality finish with minimal waste.
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