TQC Sheen Bird Applicators, Custom range

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

Custom bird applicators 

Outside of our normal range of Bird Applicators, we are proud to be able to offer custom-sided applicators, whether that is single gap or four-sided bird applicators. These can be ordered to meet the sizes you require and support your specific coating testing needs. Just request a quotation or ask for more information, and we’ll be happy to quote this for you. 

Range of bird applicators

The bird applicator is also known as the prism film applicator and is available in various film widths, so it is used for many different types of sample sizes.  

Our range of bird-type film applicators includes a variety of models, from one-sided/single gap options through to a range of four-sided/four-gap options. All are made from high grade materials, so they are built to last and with extreme care – providing accuracy levels of +/- 2 µm. 

Long-lasting applicator performance

Because it’s crafted with robust and durable high-grade stainless steel, your bird-type film applicator can be relied upon, test after test. It won’t be affected by acid or base elements, it’s quick to clean and comes with a calibration certificate and protective case. 

A range of film applicator options   

To go with the bird applicators, you may be interested in an Application Table or our variety of test chart options to go alongside your coating testing.  

Additionally, you can pair the bird-type applicators with our TQC Sheen Automatic Film Applicator Compact. It gives you a reliable and repeatable basis to apply coating and paint

films to test charts, panels or foils. Our versatile film applicator is suitable for charts up to A4 size and the application speed can be set from 1 to 150 mm/s.  

We have a variety of film applicators we can offer, as well as accessories to go with your testing. You can search through the full Industrial Physics range of film applicators here. For example, some of the options we have include our TQC Sheen Baker type film applicators which are suitable for applying a host of different products to flat and relatively solid substrates. 

All of our film applicators offer accurate and repeatable results, whatever you need them for. Whether it’s drying testing, thickness testing, or abrasion testing, our film applicators allow you to carry out a number of tests while adhering to a wealth of industry testing standards.   

Spreading our decades of knowledge

We have been experts in film applicators for decades and have a lot of knowledge we share with our customers and the wider industry.  

Across the knowledgebase section of our website, you’ll find blogs that explore all manner of paint testing subjects. For instance, why not check out this article outlining the differences between the many types of film applicators?