Prescale™ Pressure Indicating Film
Static Pressure Measurement
Prescale™ film is a single-use film which displays contact pressure through peak pressure snap shots. Prescale film is ideal for static pressure measurements. For dynamic events or evaluation of pressures over time, our Tactile Pressure Mapping Systems may be a better fit.
Prescale™ pressure indicating film is used to measure contact pressures as low as 7.25 psi up to pressures as high as 43,500 psi. When pressure is applied, tiny microbubbles burst within the film to show the various degrees of pressure, through color density, that corresponds to the pressure and pressure distribution.
Features & Benefits of Prescale Film
- Affordable and easy to use
- One-time use
- Static pressure measurement
- Peak pressure snapshot
How Prescale Film works
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Cut Prescale film to desired dimensions |
Insert film and apply pressure |
Remove Prescale and check density |
Simply place Prescale film between any two surfaces which come into contact. Varying colors of red patches will instantly appear revealing the pressure distribution between the surfaces. The intensity of the red colors of the Prescale film is related to the amount of pressure applied to it; the more intense the color, the greater the pressure. There are seven different film types available ranging from 0.05 to 300 MPa (7.25 to 43,500 psi). For enhanced data analysis of Prescale film, a digital analysis system is also available.
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Physical Specifications Pressure ranges - 0.05 to 300 MPa (7.25 - 43,500 psi) Thinness - 2 - 4 mils (0.002 - 0.004 in.) Accuracy - ±10% or less based on density values Temperature - 20~35oC (68~95°F) Humidity Range - 35% - 80% RH |
Available Pressure Ranges |
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| 4LW - Extreme Low pressure | 7.25 - 29 psi (0.05 to 0.2 MPa) |
| LLLW - Ultra Super Low pressure | 28 - 85 psi (0.2 to 0.6 MPa) |
| LLW - Super Low pressure | 71 - 355 psi (0.5 to 2.5 MPa) |
| LW - Low pressure | 355 - 1,420 psi (2.5 to 10 MPa) |
| MS - Medium pressure | 1,420 - 7,110 psi (10 to 50 MPa) |
| HS - High pressure | 7,110 - 18,500 psi (50 to 130 MPa) |
| HHS - Super High pressure | 18,500 - 43,500 psi (130 to 300 MPa) |
Are you using pressure units other than psi or MPa? Click here to perform a quick conversion and determine your appropriate pressure range.
There are two types of Prescale™ film: two-sheet and mono-sheet.
Two-sheet Prescale Film (Extreme Low pressure through Low pressure): Composed of two polyester bases, A-Film and C-Film. A-Film is coated with a micro-encapsulated color-forming material, and a C-Film, which is coated with a color-developing material. The A-Film and C-Film must be positioned with the coated sides facing each other.
Mono-sheet Prescale Film (Medium through Super High pressure): The color-developing material is coated on a polyester base, with the micro-encapsulated color-forming material layered on top.
Prescale™ Pressure Indicating Film Applications
Prescale is used in a variety of applications. The list below outlines some of the ways our customers are using Prescale. If your application involves dynamic events or calls for evaluation of pressures over time, refer to our Tactile Pressure Mapping Systems.
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Automotive
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Paper Processing
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Prescale™ Film Pricing
| Item | Description |
Pressure Range (psi) |
Type | Dimensions |
Film by the Roll |
| 4LW | Extreme Low | 7.25 - 29 | Two Sheet |
310 mm x 3 m (12.2" x 118.1") |
$578
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| LLLW | Ultra Super Low | 28 - 85 | Two Sheet |
270 mm x 5 m (10.6" x 196.9") |
$578
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| LLW | Super Low | 71 - 355 | Two Sheet |
270 mm x 6 m (10.6" x 236.2") |
$578
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| LW | Low | 355 - 1,420 | Two Sheet |
270 mm x 12 m (10.6" x 472.4") |
$578
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| MS | Medium | 1,420 - 7,110 | Mono Sheet |
270 mm x 12 m (10.6" x 472.4") |
$578
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| HS | High | 7,110 - 18,500 | Mono Sheet |
270 mm x 12 m (10.6" x 472.4") |
$578
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| HHS | Super High | 18,500 - 43,500 | Mono Sheet |
270 mm x 12 m (10.6" x 472.4") |
$578
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