Overview
The QGI Bendtsen Type Equipment Is A Precision Laboratory Instrument Designed To Measure The Surface Smoothness, Roughness, And Air Porosity Of Paper, Paperboard, And Similar Sheet Materials. Engineered For Reliable And Repeatable Performance, This Testing Equipment Is Widely Used In Paper Mills And Quality Control Laboratories To Evaluate Surface Characteristics That Directly Impact Printability And Coating Performance.
Measurement Capabilities
The QGI Bendtsen Type Tester Accurately Determines:
Surface Smoothness
Surface Roughness
Air Porosity
Surface Airflow Resistance Characteristics
The Instrument Is Equipped With Interchangeable Measuring Heads For Smoothness And Porosity Testing, Allowing Versatile Application Within A Single Unit.
Measuring Range
Test Readings Are Directly Displayed On High-Precision Rotameter Tubes Mounted On The Main Unit, With Selectable Airflow Ranges:
5 – 150 Ml/Min
50 – 500 Ml/Min
300 – 3000 Ml/Min
This Wide Measuring Range Ensures Accurate Evaluation Of Different Grades Of Paper And Board, From Fine Printing Paper To High-Density Packaging Board.
Air Pressure System
Controlled Low-Pressure Airflow System
Dedicated Compressor Specially Designed For The Equipment
Stable And Consistent Air Pressure Supply
Ensures Precise And Repeatable Test Results
Applicable Standards: SCAN P 21, P 60, BS 4420, TAPPI UM 535, ISO 2494, 5636/3, APPITA/AS 1301.440 DIN 53120
Applications
Paper Mills Quality Control Laboratories
Printing Paper Manufacturers
Packaging Board Manufacturers
Coated Paper Producers
Research & Development Centers