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Elcometer 3550/3540 Bird Film & 3545 Adjustable Bird Film Applicators

Film Application & Test Charts For numerous products such as paint, ink, varnishes, glue and cosmetics, the reliability of many laboratory tests is directly related to the quality of the samples prepared from it. It is absolutely essential that any measurements made on such coatings, whether for the purpose of describing their appearance or their physical properties (colour, gloss, hiding power, drying time, 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 quality, high precision film applicators and motorised film applicators for greater repeatability and reproducibility when undertaking a large number of sample tests. Elcometer also offer a wide range of Leneta Test Charts– the market standard – to meet all your specific requirements

Elcometer 3550 & 3540 Bird Film Applicators

These easy to clean gauges are manufactured to the highest accuracy. Precision ground stainless steel Bird Film Applicators have a flat edged prismatic body making them suitable for various products applied to a flat and relatively strong substrate. The Elcometer 3550 Bird Film Applicator has 2 gap sizes, whereas the Elcometer 3540 has 4 gap sizes per applicator. Both versions are available in a range of film widths and can be used with the Elcometer 4330 and 4340 Motorised Film Applicators.
Can be used in accordance with:
ASTM D 3022	ASTM D 823
FTMS 141a M2161	FTMS 141a 4122.1
FTMS 141a 2162
Specifications

Elcometer 3545 Adjustable Bird Film Applicators

Manufactured to the same high standards as the Elcometer 3540 and 3550 Bird Film Applicators, the Elcometer 3545 Adjustable Bird Film Applicators are user adjustable. By choosing different settings each end (using the gap size scale), a wedge shaped film can be applied. Available in a number of film widths, these high precision applicators can be used manually or with the Elcometer 4330 and 4340 Motorised Film Applicators.
Can be used in accordance with:
ASTM D 3022	ASTM D 823
FTMS 141a M2161	FTMS 141a 4122.1
FTMS 141a 2162
Specifications