Used in coating, paint, ink, and materials testing workflows, the BYK-Gardner 2040 Multiple Clearance Film Applicator provides four selectable gap clearances in a single stainless-steel applicator. Catalog documentation identifies model 2040 as a 4-Sided Bar 60 with 50, 100, 150, and 200 ?m gap clearances and a 60 mm film width. The applicator is intended for producing controlled, uniform films on flat substrates, making it relevant to laboratory coating evaluation, drawdown testing, paint formulation work, and quality-control procedures.
The multiple-clearance configuration allows a technician to select different application gaps without changing to a separate applicator for every target film thickness. BYK-Gardner documentation describes these applicators as combining the accuracy of fixed applicators with multiple clearance choices in one unit. The 2040 is manufactured from stainless steel and is supplied with a reusable storage case according to the published catalog information.
Key Features
- Four selectable gap clearances: 50, 100, 150, and 200 ?m.
- 60 mm film width.
- Stainless-steel construction.
- Four-sided bar configuration for multiple coating clearances.
- Reusable storage case listed in the manufacturer’s delivery content.
- Suitable for controlled film application and drawdown procedures.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: BYK-Gardner
- Model: 2040
- Configuration: 4-Sided Bar 60
- Gap clearances: 50, 100, 150, 200 ?m
- Film width: 60 mm
- Material: Stainless steel
- Published standards: ASTM D823; FTMS No. 141a, Methods 2161, 2162, 4255, and 6226.
Common Applications
The BYK-Gardner 2040 can be used for laboratory and industrial coating evaluation, paint and coating drawdowns, comparative film application, formulation development, and quality-control workflows where repeatable wet-film application is required. Published application guidance describes the use of these applicators for paints, adhesives, and similar products on flat substrates.
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BYK-Gardner 2040 Film Applicator
Additional Benefits
- Local pickup available in Houston, Texas.
- Free shipping on select products within the USA.
- International shipping via FedEx available upon request.
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