RK Bar Printing Hand Coater Brown Short Bar Stainless Steel Test to Inks #7 80um

Description

RK Bar Printing Hand Coater Brown Short Bar Stainless Steel Test to Inks #7

Achieve ultra-thick, high-build industrial coatings with the precision RK Print Brown Mayer Rod.

The RK Short K-Bar is the global benchmark for repeatable drawdowns of inks, coatings, and adhesives. This wire-wound stainless steel bar is designed for use with the K Printing Proofer, K Control Coater, or for manual hand-testing to ensure compliance with quality control and ASTM drawdown standards.

Technical Specifications (#7 Brown Bar):

• Brand: RK Print Coat Instruments (UK)

• Bar Number: #7 (Brown / Cafe)

• Wet Film Thickness: 80 Microns (80µm)

• Wire Diameter: 1.02 mm

• Material: High-grade Stainless Steel (Corrosion-resistant)

• Type: Short Bar Unit / Mayer Rod / Drawdown Bar

High-Performance Key Features:

• Maximum Film Build: The #7 Brown Bar provides a heavy 80µm wet film—specifically designed for high-viscosity coatings, heavy-duty varnishes, and high-opacity pigment testing.

• Precision Drawdown Results: Eliminates operator variability, providing a mathematically consistent film layer for laboratory “drawdown” tests and color matching.

• Advanced Mayer Rod Technology: Precision wire-wound construction ensures a perfectly even distribution of liquid across any substrate (paper, film, or foil).

• Chemical Resistance: Manufactured from lab-grade stainless steel to withstand frequent cleaning with aggressive industrial solvents (MEK, Acetone, etc.).

Common Applications for the #7 Bar:

• Opacity & Hiding Power: Testing the total coverage of thick industrial paints and decorative coatings.

• Adhesive Lab Testing: Applying thick, consistent layers of glues and resins for bond strength and peel analysis.

• Specialized Proofing: Ideal for high-build UV-curable coatings and heavy-duty protective layers.

Product Details:

• Contents: 1 RK Print Short Bar #7 (Brown)

• Condition: Brand New, Factory Original.

• Packaging: Sold as a single unit (1 bar).

Shipping & Handling

• Fast Dispatch: We ship daily to keep your laboratory or print shop running on schedule.

• Secure Packaging: Every bar is shipped in secure, specialized packaging to ensure the precision wire winding arrives in perfect condition.