4-SIDED FILM APPLICATOR, DUAL RESERVOIR, 100|200|300|400ΜM – VF2179
Special 4-gap (quadruplex) Stainless Steel applicator with double reservoir each with 4 different values. This TQC applicator allows the user two apply 2 layers of coating simultaneously with the same thickness. Ideally for use in combination with the TQC Automatic Film Applicators and TQC Abrasion- & Scrub testers.
4-SIDED FILM APPLICATORS
The TQC 4-Sided Film Applicator (Quadruplex) has four application sides to apply paint films with four different predefined thicknesses, in film width 60 or 80 mm. One side of the applicator is equipped with a removable lateral guidance support for straight application. The high grade stainless steel will not be affected by acid or base elements.
ACT Orange Peel Standards
The ACT Orange Peel Standards consist of ten 4×6 inch panels with graduated degrees of orange peel (flow) from rough to smooth. Each panel within the set is painted black and labeled with a corresponding flow rating (orange peel) from 1 to 10.
Adhesion Test Kit (HPK) – SP3100
The TQC Adhesion Test Kit (HPK) is a method developped in the Netherlands by FOSAG and SKH to determine the adhesion of new and old paint layers on wood and woodlike materials. The damage on the substrate will be reduced to a minimum. The adhesion is judged by comparing the removed paint on the tape, and the remaining paint on the wood with the illustrations classifying the damage from class 0 to 5. Delivery includes cutting tool and tape.
ADHESION TEST PAT HANDY – LD9200
The TQC Adhesion Test Pat Handy is an easy to use, lightweight hydraulic adhesion tester that applies an increasing level of pull off force to a dolly adhered to the surface under test simply by turning the handle. The adhesion test head has self adjusting legs, which ensure that the pull off force is always applied 90º to the coating even on uneven substrate surfaces. The self adjusting feature results in extremely accurate and reproducable adhesion test results. The TQC Adhesion Test Pat Handy weighs only 1250 gram and comes complete with an A4-size carrying 80 mm height case.
ADHESION TESTER POSITEST AT
The new PosiTest Adhesion Tester measures adhesion of coatings applied on metal, wood, concrete and similar substrates. There is a manual and an automatic model available.
Conforms to international standards including ASTM D4541/D7234, ISO 4624/16276-1, AS/NZS 1580.408.5 and others. Both models have a hydraulic pump. The pump of the automatic version is electronically controlled and applies smooth and continuous pull-off pressure. This greatly reduces user effort and the risk of influencing the pulling process.
Self-aligning aluminum dollies enable accurate measurements on smooth or uneven surfaces
The internal memory of the Manual version stores maximum pull-off pressure, rate of pull, test duration and dolly size for up to 200 pulls. The automatic version stores maximum pull-off pressure, rate of pull, test duration, dolly size, pass/fail, nature of fracture and user notes for 100,000 pulls in up to 1,000 batches in its internal memory and pull rate, pull limit and hold time are user-adjustable with the impact and scratch resistant color touch screen with keypad for operation with or without gloves.
Every PosiTest Adhesion Tester pressure system is calibrated and certified to ± 1% accuracy using a NIST traceable load cel. Evaluating measured values on PC is possible by using an adapter and PC-software.
AMINE BLUSH KIT SP7500
The TQC Amine Blush Kit is a multi step amine blush indicator. Due to advanced research on suitable media the TQC Amine Blush Kit is the most advanced kit on the market. Based on a double colour change the indicator is the first to implement this multi step colour change.
Analog Dial Indicators
Western Instruments Dial Pit Gauges, such as a Basic Pit Gauge, can actually be 3 different Models. Our 3 different Dial Indicators are interchangeable, and fit the same Blade, therefore, we can offer;
▪ Imperial Basic Pit Gauge (N88-2) or
▪ Metric Basic Pit Gauge (N88-2-M) or
AUTOMATIC CUPPING TESTER – SP4305
The TQC Automatic Cupping Tester allows to perform a cupping (Erichsen / Dent) test on coated steel panels to define the resistance of paint, varnish or related products to cracking and/or detachment from a metal substrate when subjected to gradual deformation by indentation under standard conditions.
The test is either used as a “pass / fail” test by testing to a specified depth or defining the minimum depth at which a coating fails by gradually increasing the indentation.
The ISO 1520 standard requires panels to be slowly deformed at a steady rate between 0,1 mm/s and 0,3 mm/s without interruption. Especially with thicker steel panels hand-operated testers not always allow an uninterrupted deformation.
The TQC Automatic Cupping Tester is driven by a micro-step controlled electro motor which allows precise and steady deformation with 0,01 mm steps. Operation is intuitive by means of a jog-dial switch and a multi-lingual operating menu on a large illuminated display.
An integrated LED powered sample illumination system comforts examining the coating under test. To guarantee maximum visibility of all possible types of surface including high gloss, matte or colored samples the angle of the LED light can be set. Choose light from just one or all directions. The strength of the LED’s is adjustable but also the colors can be changed to achieve maximum contrast.
Mandatory test in Qualicoat and QIB accredited laboratories.
AUTOMATIC KREBS VISCOMETER – DV1300
The TQC Automatic Krebs Viscometer is widely used for determination of the viscosity according to Krebs KU, as used in the paint, coating and ink industry. The TQC Automatic Krebs Viscometer is equipped with a clear display and easy user interface that ensure highly reproducible results in fully automatic measuring cycles.
The TQC Automatic Krebs Viscosity can be used automatic and manually. In both modes waiting and measuring time can be preset by the user between 0 and 99 seconds. Results can be printed by means of a thermal printer and serial communication RS232.
The meter is both highly accurate and simple to use, making it suitable for research as well as a production environment.
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BAKER FILM APPLICATORS
Cylindrical film applicator with 4 application sides for applicating paint-films of 4 different pre-defined thicknesses. The Baker applicator’s are available in film width 60 mm and 80 mm and are suitable for applying a host of different products onto flat and relatively solid substrates. Since it’s made out of high-grade stainless steel, the Baker Film Applicator will not be affected by acid or base elements.
BASIC INSPECTION KIT
To fulfill the demand of many companies in the line of paint and their customers we composed the “Basic Inspection Kit”. In the field the need had arisen of one standard measuring set to perform all measurements and tests regarding painting.
The kit is created to be used by executives of painting companies, such as foremen and divisional heads. The measuring set is also a very useful tool for customers like housing associations.
The “Basic Inspection Kit” gives you profound information on the quality of old or existing coats of paint. The kit is also equipped with tools to perform measurements during application and delivery of a new paint job.
The “Basic Inspection Kit” consists of the following tools:
- Moisture meter
- Digital thermo/hygrometer to measure the climate (temperature, humidity) during coating application.
- Compass
- Illuminated surface microscope. Useful tool to accurately check the surface and paint layer visually.
- Cutter knife. Stainless steel painter’s cutting tool with awl to muster old paint layers or rotten wood.
- PH-indicator paper to check the acidity of concrete walls and floors.
- Wedge for checking reverse-side tolerance and thickness of glass.
- Telescopic inspection mirror + lamp for visual quality control.
- Waterproof marker to mark and repair irregularities.
- MasterPaintPlate, multifunctional instrument to measure wet film thickness, cover of edges, thickness of glass, as well as providing an indication of the viscosity and adhesion of the coating.
The Basic Inspection Kit is available with several different moisture meters.
Tape can be ordered separately as well.
Basic Pit Gauge – N88-02
| Basic | N88-2 | Center Mount 2.5″(64mm) Blade, our most popular Gauge |
Assuring compliance with Corrosion Allowances for equipment wherever Corrosion affects materials, such as Pipeline, Vessels, Piping, Storage Tanks, Oil Country Tubular Goods, Drill Pipe, Bottom Hole Assemblies, Bridges and Structures, Shipping, Concrete, and Aircraft Components. Due to there versatility, many of our Pit Gauges have other uses, such as wear measurement, Weld Alignment, Structural Fit-up, etc. Western Instruments Dial Pit Gauges allow the Corrosion Inspector to conveniently measure Pit Depth or material loss in areas of Weight-Loss Corrosion. Various types are available for different applications, including the Tri-Gauge for basic evaluation and the Bridging Pit Gauge for evaluating large areas of weight loss corrosion. The right gauge for the right application.
Basic Plus Pit Gauge- 3.5″ Bla – N88-03
TriGauge: Western’s patented Lever Type Pit Gauge with Metric and Imperial Scales. Inquire at your supplier for information,
Assuring compliance with Corrosion Allowances for equipment wherever Corrosion affects materials, such as Pipeline, Vessels, Piping, Storage Tanks, Oil Country Tubular Goods, Drill Pipe, Bottom Hole Assemblies, Bridges and Structures, Shipping, Concrete, and Aircraft Components. Due to there versatility, many of our Pit Gauges have other uses, such as wear measurement, Weld Alignment, Structural Fit-up, etc. Western Instruments Dial Pit Gauges allow the Corrosion Inspector to conveniently measure Pit Depth or material loss in areas of Weight-Loss Corrosion. Various types are available for different applications, including the Tri-Gauge for basic evaluation and the Bridging Pit Gauge for evaluating large areas of weight loss corrosion. The right gauge for the right application.
BEND TEST CONICAL MANDREL BASIC – SP1831
The TQC Conical Bend Test “Basic” is a simplified version of the TQC Conical Bend Test “Pro” (SP1830) It is a laboratory apparatus to bend coated test panels over a conical shaped mandrel in order to assess the elasticity or resistance of a coating-, paint or varnish to cracking, elongation and/or detachment from a metal test panel in accordance with ISO 6860 and ASTM D522. The conical shape of the bending area allows the deformation of the test panel and examination of the elasticity range of a coating over any diameter between 3.1 and 38 mm in one single test. The sample panel is secured by means of two clamping knobs which has to be tightened and untightened by turning respectively clockwise or anti-clockwise.