Coating formulation and materials-testing workflows often require controlled wet-film application before thickness, appearance, drying, or performance characteristics can be evaluated. The BYK-Gardner 5356 Multiple Clearance Film Applicator provides multiple defined clearance settings within a single square-frame applicator, making it relevant to laboratory coating drawdown and paint-film preparation.
BYK-Gardner technical documentation identifies the 5356 as a Multiple Clearance Square Applicator with a 4-inch film width and eight clearances of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 mils. The corresponding metric clearances are 25.4 through 203.2 µm, and the applicator is manufactured from stainless steel.
The multiple-clearance design combines several wet-film thickness settings in one reusable applicator rather than requiring a separate fixed-clearance tool for each thickness. BYK-Gardner documentation describes the applicators as combining the accuracy of fixed applicators with multiple clearance choices and identifies a reusable storage box as part of the configuration. This makes the 5356 useful for comparative coating studies, drawdowns, paint formulation work, and laboratory materials testing where repeatable application thickness is important.
For buyers searching for a BYK-Gardner 5356 film applicator, 5356 drawdown bar, multiple clearance applicator, wet-film applicator, or 4-inch coating applicator, the exact model number and clearance range provide strong product-identification terms. The documented construction is stainless steel, with an 4-inch film width and eight selectable clearances from 1 to 8 mils.
Key Features
- BYK-Gardner 5356 identification
- Multiple Clearance Square Applicator configuration
- Four-inch film width
- Eight clearance settings
- 1–8 mil clearance range
- Stainless-steel construction
- Reusable storage case documented for the product family
Technical Specifications
- Cat. No.: 5356
- Film width: 10.16 cm (4 inches)
- Clearances: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 mils
- Metric clearances: 25.4, 50.8, 76.2, 101.6, 127.0, 152.4, 177.8, and 203.2 µm
- Material: Stainless steel
Common Applications
The applicator is relevant to paint and coating laboratories, materials testing, coating formulation, wet-film drawdown, comparative coating studies, and quality-control workflows requiring controlled application thickness. Its multiple-clearance format allows several nominal wet-film thicknesses to be evaluated with one applicator.
Includes
BYK-Gardner 5356 Multiple Clearance Film Applicator 4 in 1-8 mil
Additional Benefits
- Local pickup available in Houston, Texas.
- Free shipping on select products within the USA.
- International shipping via FedEx available upon request.
Contact us today to request a customized quote and help ensure your laboratory or industrial workflow operates efficiently using the BYK-Gardner 5356 Multiple Clearance Film Applicator 4 in 1-8 mil.
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