The quality of the finishing process in woodworking is not just visible to the eye - the exact thickness of the layer, the right gloss, the right viscosity and the environmental conditions have a direct impact on the durability and appearance of the final product. Measuring equipment is the basis for quality control, ensuring a consistent finish that meets standards.
Elister on Graco official representative in Estonia - we offer Graco compatible measuring equipment for woodworking companies. Our range of measuring equipment covers all the quality control needs of the finishing process - from measuring the viscosity of the material to checking the dry layer thickness.
Our measuring equipment includes:
Elister advises you on the selection of the appropriate measuring equipment according to your production process, the material used and the quality requirements. Graco measuring instruments are accurate, reliable and easy to use in daily production control.
Why is it important to measure layer thickness in wood finishing?
Layer thickness has a direct impact on the durability, appearance and material cost of the finish. Too thin a coat does not protect the wood sufficiently, too thick a coat wastes material and can cause cracking during drying. Graco-compatible thickness gauges allow for precise control and immediate adjustment of settings.
How can viscosity measurement help optimise the finishing process?
Incorrect values of viscosity will cause spraying errors - too thick a material will not spray evenly, too liquid will cause sagging and will thicken unevenly. Measuring the viscosity regularly and diluting accordingly will ensure that Graco spray equipment works optimally and the finish is uniform.
Is metering also suitable for smaller production?
Yes - hand-held measuring devices are compact, cheap and easy to use, even in smaller workshops. Elister can help you choose the right set of measuring instruments for your volume and budget. Measuring doesn't have to be complicated - a few basic tools are often enough to significantly improve quality control.
Monitoring climatic conditions, such as temperature, relative humidity, dew point and humidity, is often essential for successful coating application and is critical to the quality and performance of the coated product.
The correct paint or coating thickness is an important parameter for surface treatment. The strength and durability of the paint surface is based on the correct application of this system, following the specification sheet of the paint manufacturer. Each layer, from the primer to the topcoat and the individual intermediate layers, is precisely defined with minimum and maximum coating thicknesses.
The right gloss level has a big impact on both the product and its colour. The quality of a painted surface is often assessed by measuring gloss and tone.
The adhesion strength of paint and coatings is crucial to enable the material to perform its basic functions of protection and decoration. Coating strength testing in the paints and coatings industry is necessary to ensure the quality and durability of products.
To achieve a good finish, the correct viscosity of the materials as specified by the manufacturer must be ensured. A variety of simple as well as more sophisticated devices are available to measure this.
