Wet Paint Mil Thickness Gauge

For readings in mils one mil equals 0 001.

Wet paint mil thickness gauge.

This one comes from sherwin williams and it is a thin metal card that is placed onto a freshly sprayed surface to measure the thickness of the wet coating that s just been sprayed. If you re measuring wet film thickness there will be a trace of paint on the gauge. Fs502 coating thickness mil micron meter gauge perfect for paint thickness cars trucks dry film wet film powder coating 3 year exchange warranty 90 day 495 00 495. The table below compares the thickness of common materials in mils and microns.

The number above the last visible notch indicates the mill thickness of the coating. Measure the thickness of wet coatings such as paint. For readings in mils one mil equals 0 001. Hold the gauge at a 90 degree angle to the surface and press firmly ensuring that both sides contact the substrate.

Generally you want to aim for a 2 mil to 3 mil wet film thickness which can be checked with a gauge photos above. As i said the tool is simple. These gauges display readings in mils on one side and microns on the other side. These gauges display readings in mils on one side and microns on the other side.

Wet film thickness gages are used to monitor the thickness of the applied wet coating to achieve a specified dry film thickness. They measure all types of wet organic coatings such as paint varnish and lacquer on flat or curved smooth surfaces. The thickness of paint is expressed in mils one mil equals 1 1000 of inch. The units of measure for these gages is typically micrometers microns or mils.

Wet film thickness gauges ic type 2 6 mil and 4 8 mil ranges meets astm d1212 d3794. Find mechanical and electronic coating thickness gauges with a variety of measuring ranges. Iso 2808 the coil coater is a precision wet film thickness gauge with an available 2 6 mil range scale and 4 8 mil range scale with smallest graduation 0 2 mils. Some models include a holster a carrying case or both.