Testex Surface Profile Tape (Press O-Film)

Product Description: Testex Surface Profile Tape (Press-O-Film)

Testex Surface Profile Tape, commonly known as Press-O-Film, is a specialized measurement tool used for assessing the surface profile or roughness of substrates in various industries, including painting, coating, and corrosion prevention. This self-adhesive tape provides a quick and easy method for obtaining accurate surface profile measurements in accordance with industry standards.

Key Features:

Self-Adhesive Tape: The Testex Surface Profile Tape features a pressure-sensitive adhesive backing that allows it to adhere securely to the surface of the substrate being tested.

Reproducible Measurements: By pressing the tape onto the surface and then removing it, the tape conforms to the contours of the profile, capturing an impression of the surface roughness that can be measured using a Testex micrometer.

Multiple Grades Available: Testex Surface Profile Tape is available in various grades, each corresponding to a specific range of surface profiles, allowing for a wide range of applications and measurement requirements.

Conforms to Standards: Compliant with international standards such as ASTM D4417 (Test Method for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel) and ISO 8503-5 (Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of Paints and Related Products – Surface Roughness Characteristics of Blast-Cleaned Steel Substrates).

Easy to Use: The application of Testex Surface Profile Tape is straightforward, requiring only the pressing of the tape onto the surface and subsequent removal for measurement. No special equipment or training is needed for use.

Applications:

Surface preparation and quality control in painting, coating, and corrosion prevention applications.

Assessment of surface profile prior to the application of protective coatings or treatments.

Evaluation of surface roughness on metal substrates, concrete, wood, and other materials.

Usage Instructions:

Select the appropriate grade of Testex Surface Profile Tape based on the expected surface profile of the substrate.

Clean the surface to be tested to remove any contaminants or loose debris that could affect the measurement.

Apply the Testex Surface Profile Tape to the surface by pressing it firmly and evenly with a Testex Press-O-Film Replica Tape Burnishing Tool.

After a few seconds, carefully remove the tape from the surface, ensuring that the impression of the surface profile is retained on the adhesive side of the tape.

Use a Testex Micrometer to measure the peak-to-valley height of the surface profile impression on the tape, following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Record the measurement and compare it to the specified surface profile requirements or standards.

Testex Surface Profile Tape (Press-O-Film) provides a reliable and cost-effective method for accurately measuring surface profile or roughness, ensuring compliance with industry standards and quality assurance requirements in surface preparation and coating applications.