Metering Rods
These wire-wound metering rods, when used on a precision surface such as the Diversified Drawdown Platform, will apply a highly
uniform wet film thickness, which is ideal for dyne testing. We
recommend using rods with #3 wire - these will meter the test fluid
to a thickness of about .0003" (0.3 mil, or 7.5 microns).
Thinner fluid films are extremely difficult to maintain and see;
thicker films will be less sensitive to purely surface effects.
These rods - also widely known as Mayer Rods or drawdown bars - are fabricated from 303 stainless steel; the wire winding is 304 stainless steel.. They are 16" (406mm) in length, with 12" (305mm) of wire wound on center. Rods are available in 1/4" (6.3mm) or 1/2" (12.7mm) diameter.
*Note: Prices are based on the total number of metering rods ordered, regardless of diameter.
Many other wire sizes are available for assorted applications - please see Laboratory Metering Rods.
#553xx - 1/2″ Metering Rods
1 | 2-3 | 4-7 | 8-15 | 16-31 | >31 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
52.85 | $47.35 | $43.15 | $39.65 | $37.85 | $36.15 |
#552xx - 1/4″ Metering Rods
1 | 2-3 | 4-7 | 8-16 | 16-31 | >31 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
$45.85 | $40.85 | $36.65 | $33.35 | $31.15 | $29.15 |
#553xx - 1/2″ Metering Rods
1 | 2-3 | 4-7 | 8-15 | 16-31 | >31 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
52.85 | $47.35 | $43.15 | $39.65 | $37.85 | $36.15 |
#552xx - 1/4″ Metering Rods
1 | 2-3 | 4-7 | 8-16 | 16-31 | >31 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
$45.85 | $40.85 | $36.65 | $33.35 | $31.15 | $29.15 |