Precision wet film applicators lay down a uniform thickness of film for observation and testing and are easy-to-use as well as very accurate. Their reliability has made them a standard in experimental and quality control situations.
Applicators are available in a variety of styles.
2 Path Wet Film Applicators
8 Path Wet Film Applicators
Bird Style Applicators
Sag Meter Applicators
U Shaped Wet Film Applicators
Cube Applicators
Many custom Applicators have been created by Precision Gage & Tool Co. for customers in various industries. For Bird-Style Applicators certification is included. For all other Applicators Long Form Certification is available at an additional cost. Contact us and we will be happy to assist you in deciding between a standard or custom applicator.
2 Path Wet Film Applicators
Select an applicator based on conformation and use, then construct a specification number beginning with film width, then the least clearance followed by the greater clearance. For example, “4610 Stainless” indicates 4” clearance width, 6 mil clearances on one side and a 10 mil clearance on the other, in stainless steel. Shop for 2 Path Applicators Here.
8 Path Wet Film Applicators
8-Path film applicators are made of hardened 440-C stainless steel and are in standard depths. They have a 2” though 4” path widths and an overall width of 3” through 5”. NOTE: Custom depth range 8-Path applicators can be ordered at an additional cost. To order these applicators you need to specify the applicator style, film width and actual Path depth and if certification is required. Shop for 8 Path Wet Film Applicators Here.
Bird Style Applicators
Bird-Style Applicators, commonly referred to as “Bird Bars”, are made from a single piece of hardened 440-C stainless steel and are shipped with certification. The PG&T Bird-Style Applicators are easy to clean, single clearance applicators and are durable enough for even the heaviest usage. NOTE: The Bird-Style Applicators are marked to ½ of the actual gap clearance. Shop for Bird Style Applicators Here.
Sag Meter Applicators
Sag Meters produce a series of equally spaced coating stripes of varying thickness. There are four variations of Sag Meters available to purchase. Shop for Sag Meter Applicators Here.
| Sag Meter Model | Range of Depth |
|---|---|
| Standard Range | 3-12 mils |
| Low Range | 1-6 mils |
| Medium Range | 4-24 mils |
| High Range | 14-60 mils |
U Shaped Wet Film Applicators
The U-shaped applicator is another version of a 2 Path applicator. U Shape applicators come in varying path widths ranging from 2″ to 10″ and path depths are customizable to your needs. This applicator is only available in chrome plated tool steel. Long Form Certification is included FREE when purchased online through our website. Shop for U Shaped Applicators Here.
Cube Applicators
Cube-Style Applicators – 1” cube-style applicators are available in single and double Path configurations. These applicators are convenient and easy to use. Cube applicators are not available for purchase online at this time.