Automatic Film Applicator

Drawdowns made by hand can show irregularities caused by variations in speed and pressure on the applicator tool. The quality of the drawdown will be dependent on the shear rate and the weight on the applicator. Measurements of film properties such as abrasion resistance, hiding power and gloss are greatly affected by the application quality.

The new automatic film Applicator will guarantee a linear and even movement of the film applicator – repeatable and high quality results are guaranteed:

• Precise application speed settable in 10 mm/s increments from 50 to 500 mm/s
• Wide range of operating speeds allowing optimum settings of shear rate
• Real time display of application speed
• Memory function to store commonly used speeds
• Constant downward force applied to coated surface
• A wide variety of film Applicator can be accommodated
• Applicator may be used side by side for comparison tests
• Wire bar coater attachment included
• Solvent resistant touch key panel that is easily cleaned
• Two stroke lengths

Technical Specification for Automatic Film Applicator
Traverse Speed	2 - 20 in/s (50 - 500 mm/s)
Traverse Speed Accuracy	0.4 in/s (10 mm/s)
Display Resolution	0.4 in/s (10 mm/s)
Wire Bar Diameter	0.4 - 0.5 in (10 - 13 mm)
Wire Bar Test Length	12.4 in max. (320 mm max.)
Wire Bar Minimum Length	16.0 in (407 mm)
Stroke Length	6.7 in (170 mm);  13.4 in (340 mm)
Test Panel Size	16.5 x 11.8 in (420 x 300 mm)
Preset Speed Memories	2
Power Supply	230/115 V, 50/60 Hz selectable
Power Consumption	130 Watts
Dimensions	24.9 x 8.7 x 19.7 in (632 x 220 x 500 mm)
Weight	99.2 lbs (45 kg)
Comes complete with: Automatic Film Applicator Vacuum plate Built-in vacuum pump Clamp for sample holding Note: Applicator and test charts must be ordered separately.

Resource I Variable Speed Mechanical Drive

This spring driven device is designed for preparing films of uniform thickness on a test substrate, such as our Gardner drawdown charts.

• Spring driven – safe to use in volatile atmospheres
• Yields uniform pressure and speed for reproducible drawdowns
• Speed and pressure are adjustable according to what type of coating is used

The apparatus was specifically designed to accommodate our Wire-Cators and therefore is very useful for the application of very thin films. Other Applicator, such as fixed and adjustable bar type Applicator can also be used, but require the purchase of adapter PA-3881.

Technical Specification for Resource I Variable Speed Mechanical Drive
Dimension	Net Weight	Shipping Weight
20.25 x 15 x 5.75 in (51.4 x 38.1 x 14.6 cm)	25 lbs (11.4 kg)	30 lbs (13.6 kg)
Note: Applicator and adapter must be ordered separately

Accessories

This mechanical drive can accomodate all Gardner Applicator except Wire-wound rods which can be used with the Resource I Mechanical Drive and the Small Automatic Film Applicator

Gardner Applicator

Drawndown Charts

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