TQC Sheen Baker Applicators

Brought to you by TQC Sheen, our paint testing specialist brand, our broad range of Baker applicators helps to ensure the quality and consistency of paints, coatings and other liquids. 

Versatile range of Baker applicators 

Each Baker Applicator has four sides of defined gap sizes to apply consistent film thicknesses. The Baker applicator is also known as the cylindrical film applicator and it is available in various film widths for a variety of sample sizes.  

Our Baker applicators are available in film widths of 60 mm, 80 mm, 100 mm and 150 mm and gap sizes of 15 up to 200 µm. They’re suitable for applying a host of different products to flat and relatively solid substrates. 

* Customized Baker applicators 

All applicators are made from high-grade stainless steel, with an accuracy of ± 2 µm. 

Note: The total applicator width is the film width + 2 x 20 mm feet. 

** The VF1560 has the total width of the film + 2 x 10 mm feet. 

Due to physical reasons, the maximum film thickness applied is not equal to the gap size. The deposited film thickness may vary from 40% to 80% of the gap size. Also note that the dry film thickness will be lower than wet thickness due to solvent or water evaporation.   

*Customized Baker applicators

We can also provide custom-sized Baker film applicators. These can be ordered to meet the gap sizes you require to support your specific coating testing needs. Visit the Custom Baker Applicators page and request a quote or more information, so the applicator can be manufactured according to your needs. 

Reproducible film applicator results

The TQC Sheen Baker Applicator, when used with an automatic film applicator, smooths out any drawdown problems caused by variations in speed, pressure and direction. It even ensures that the results are protected from influence by the shear rate. 

All of this means that you can be confident that your film thickness is even over an entire surface and that the samples created with our automatic film applicators are reproducible. Plus, you can quickly produce a large number of identical laboratory precision drawdowns. 

Film applicator forming properties

When researching a sample’s appearance properties, the quality of the applied film is important. If you’re preparing samples for testing abrasion resistance, hiding power or gloss then you’ll appreciate our Baker Film Applicator.  

Quality film applicator performance – as standard

The TQC Sheen Baker Film Applicators are designed to perform to the highest calibre of international paint testing standards including ASTM D3022 and ASTM D823.  

Film applicator options

Across the Industrial Physics portfolio, we make lots of different types of film applicators. Some of the other options to evaluate include our TQC Sheen Bird applicators. Then there’s the popular TQC Sheen Automatic Film Applicator, which we also make a compact version of.  TQC Sheen also offers a range of laminated test charts from A6 to A3 in size and with different patterns to suit your needs.  

Applying our applicator experience 

We’ve been in the business of manufacturing film applicators for many decades now. Over the years, we’ve learned lots of best practices, and we’re always pleased to share them with our customers.   

Across the knowledgebase section of our website, you’ll find blogs that explore all manner of subjects, from the latest innovations in paint testing technology to industry-specific articles that delve into the innovative ways that automotive businesses are tackling challenges.