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Two-Path Wedge Gap Film Applicator

Stainless Steel

For producing wedge-shaped wet films of paints, coatings and related products.

Clearance Of Wedge Gaps
Gap Side No. 1 = 0 - 10 Mils
Gap Side No. 2 = 10 - 20 Mils

Due to physical reasons, the maximum attainable wet film thickness is not equal to gap depth. Remember, when selecting the correct gap depth, the dry film thickness is less than the wet film thickness due to solvent evaporation and other factors.

Wedge Gap Film Applicator

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Prices subject to change    Prices listed in US dollars for domestic shipments within US, Canada, & Mexico only    Export orders require quotations - click here for a quote     For more info call us 1-800-762-2478 or 954-946-9454.
Item Number Overall Width Inches Path Width Inches Prices
AP-W3 3 2 $347.00
AP-W4 4 3 367.00
AP-W5 5 4 387.00
AP-W6 6 5 407.00
AP-W7 7 6 507.00
AP-W8 8 7 607.00


Dow/Latex Straddle 2-Path

Wet Film Applicator For Use With Washability Test Panels


For applying a wet film (top coat) over a dry film (bottom coat). Applicator has both 7 and 10 mil gate clearance which will lay down wet films of approximately 3-1/2 and 5 mil wet thickness. A specially designed applicator that will lay down a wet film and, after film is dry, the applicator will lay down another film directly on top of same.

The end plates straddle the bottom film with a total clearance of 1/4 inch. Overall width is 6 inches. Gate width on one side is 5-1/4" with a 7 mil gate depth or clearance. Gate width on opposite side of applicator is 5-1/2" with a 10 mil gate depth or clearance.

Straddle 2 Path Wet Film Applicator

After the first film is applied and dried, the applicator is turned over so that it will straddle the dried film and allow a second coat of material to be applied directly over the first coat. Two-Path “Straddle” Wet Film Applicator with 7 & 10 mil gate clearance and path widths of 5-1/4" and 5-1/2". Made of chrome-plated tool steel.


Specification References
ASTM D-2486 Test for Scrub resistance of Interior Latex Flat Wall Paints
ASTM D-3258 Porosity of Paint Films

Available Items - Literature
Prices subject to change    Prices listed in US dollars for domestic shipments within US, Canada, & Mexico only    Export orders require quotations - click here for a quote     For more info call us 1-800-762-2478 or 954-946-9454.
Item Number Item Prices
AP-U-DOW-NK Dow / Straddle, Chrome Plate Only $380.00
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