Fujifilm

Fujifilm Prescale MS Pressure Indicating Film 1400-7100 PSI

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10.6 in

Map and measure surface pressure with precision using Fujifilm Prescale MS film, offering instant color-change results from 1,400 to 7,100 PSI.

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Overview

Fujifilm Prescale MS Pressure Indicating Film offers a straightforward, no-equipment-needed method for visualizing how pressure is distributed between two contacting surfaces. Whether you are checking the uniformity of a seal, validating a lamination press, or analyzing the contact patch of a mechanical joint, this medium-pressure film responds instantly—changing color in less than a millisecond—to reveal both where pressure is being applied and how much force is present. The result is a permanent pressure "map" that can be documented, photographed, or archived for quality records.

The MS variant covers a pressure range of 1,400 to 7,100 PSI (100–500 kg/cm²), making it well suited for applications such as bolt flange testing, nip roller adjustment, and heat seal verification. Supplied on a roll measuring 1 ft. by 10.6 in., the film is extremely thin and flexible, allowing it to conform to curved or irregular surfaces. It can be trimmed to any shape with standard scissors or a laser cutter. Because the color change is purely chemical—driven by microencapsulated reagents—no wiring, sensors, or software are needed to capture the initial reading, though optional digital analysis tools are available for users who want quantified PSI data from the color output.

Key Features

Characterize surface pressure between any two mating, touching, or impacting surfaces. The dimensions of this film are 1 ft. x 10.6 in.

Prescale provides a surface pressure “map” that illuminates actual pressure magnitude (in precise PSI or kg/cm^2) and distribution between your two surfaces. The pressure range of this film is 1,400 - 7,100 PSI (100 - 500 kg/cm²)

Prescale reveals the contact surface pressure by virtue of a color change. This color change is instantaneous (less than a millisecond) and permanent

Prescale comes on a roll, is super thin, and can easily be cut from the supplied roll with scissor or laser to your precise application requirement

The color intensity of the film is directly related to the amount of pressure applied to it

All films guaranteed to have 18 months of shelf life available.

Specifications

Film Type
Medium Pressure (MS)
Pressure Range
1,400–7,100 PSI (100–500 kg/cm²)
Dimensions
1 ft. x 10.6 in.
Response Time
Less than 1 millisecond
Color Change
Permanent
Shelf Life
Minimum 18 months guaranteed
Brand
Fujifilm

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Provides an instant, permanent visual map of pressure distribution across a surface
  • Super-thin design conforms to tight spaces between mating or impacting surfaces
  • Can be easily cut from the roll to fit any application shape or size
  • No electronic equipment or power source required to obtain pressure readings
  • Measures both pressure magnitude and distribution simultaneously in a single test

👎 Cons

  • Covers only the 1,400–7,100 PSI range, so separate film types are needed for pressures outside this window
  • Single-use film that cannot be reset or reused after pressure is applied
  • Color interpretation requires a reference chart or densitometer for precise PSI values
  • Results can be affected by temperature and humidity if not stored properly

Frequently Asked Questions

The film contains microcapsules that rupture under pressure, releasing a color-forming material. The resulting color intensity corresponds directly to the amount of pressure applied, giving you a visual pressure map.
The color change is permanent and occurs in less than a millisecond, so you can analyze the results at your convenience after testing.
Yes, Prescale comes on a roll and is thin enough to be cut with scissors or a laser to match your exact application requirements.
The MS film measures pressure between 1,400 and 7,100 PSI (100–500 kg/cm²). Fujifilm offers other Prescale variants for lower or higher pressure ranges.
All Prescale films are guaranteed to have at least 18 months of shelf life remaining at the time of purchase.