RK Bar Printing Hand Coater Beige Short Bar Stainless Steel Test to Inks #9 120u

Description

RK Bar Printing Hand Coater Terracotta Short Bar Stainless Steel Test to Inks #9 120um

Achieve maximum high-build industrial coatings with the precision RK Print Terracotta 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 (#9 Beige Bar):

• Brand: RK Print Coat Instruments (UK)

• Bar Number: #9 (Terracota)

• Wet Film Thickness: 120 Microns (120µm)

• Wire Diameter: 1.52 mm

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

• Type: Short Bar Unit / Mayer Rod / Film Applicator

High-Performance Key Features:

• Maximum Heavy-Duty Film Build: The #9 Terracotta Bar provides a massive 120µm wet film—specifically designed for the highest viscosity coatings and heavy-duty industrial proofing.

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

• Advanced Mayer Bar 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 #9 Bar:

• Industrial Coating Opacity: Testing the total hiding power of extremely thick paints and decorative coatings.

• Adhesive & Resin Labs: Applying thick, consistent layers of glues, resins, and gels for bond strength and peel analysis.

• Extra-High Viscosity Proofing: Ideal for heavy-duty protective layers, thick UV-curable coatings, and sealants.

Product Details:

• Contents: 1 RK Print Short Bar #9 (Terracotta)

• 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.