what is dry film thickness (dft)_ - definition from corrosionpedia

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Definition What does Dry Film Thickness (DFT) mean? Dry film thickness (DFT) is the thickness of a coating as measured above the substrate. This can consist of a single layer or multiple layers. DFT is measured for cured coatings (after the coating dries). Thickness of a coating depends on the application and type of process employed. Proper thickness should be determined by recommended coating system parameters. Corrosionpedia explains Dry Film Thickness (DFT) Coating is the most critical component in an anticorrosive coating system. The main function of coating is to provide corrosion protection by adhesion to the substrate. It is critical that the applied thickness be sufficient to ensure corrosion protection as well as proper adhesion. The maximum coating thickness recommended by a manufacturer is often based on a coating's resistance to sagging (sink). DFT is a parameter that is considered during quality control or inspection processes. Durability of a coating is function of DFT, whereas the thickness of an individual coating layer in a coating system and the total system DFT reported specifies the coating's durability. Types of DFT gages include: Magnetic pulloff (Type I) Constant pressure probe (Type II) Electronic magnetic flux Eddy current gage Standards concerning DFT measurements include: ISO 2808 BS 3900 Part C5 BS 5494 ASTM D1005 D1400 D2691 SIS 184160 Dry Film Thickness (DFT)

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Page 1: What is Dry Film Thickness (DFT)_ - Definition From Corrosionpedia

Definition ­ What does Dry Film Thickness (DFT) mean?Dry film thickness (DFT) is the thickness of a coating as measured above the substrate. This can consist of a single layer ormultiple layers.

DFT is measured for cured coatings (after the coating dries). Thickness of a coating depends on the application and type ofprocess employed. Proper thickness should be determined by recommended coating system parameters.

Corrosionpedia explains Dry Film Thickness (DFT)Coating is the most critical component in an anticorrosive coating system. The main function of coating is to provide corrosionprotection by adhesion to the substrate. It is critical that the applied thickness be sufficient to ensure corrosion protection as wellas proper adhesion.

The maximum coating thickness recommended by a manufacturer is often based on a coating's resistance to sagging (sink). DFTis a parameter that is considered during quality control or inspection processes. Durability of a coating is function of DFT,whereas the thickness of an individual coating layer in a coating system and the total system DFT reported specifies the coating'sdurability.

Types of DFT gages include:

Magnetic pull­off (Type I)Constant pressure probe (Type II)Electronic magnetic fluxEddy current gage

Standards concerning DFT measurements include:

ISO 2808BS 3900 Part C5BS 5494ASTM D1005D1400D2691SIS 184160

Dry Film Thickness (DFT)