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Fujifilm Prescale Nip Impression Film - Low Pressure (LW)

Quantify nip roller pressure distribution to ±1 PSI resolution with Fujifilm Prescale LW film — instantaneous, permanent, no instrumentation required.

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Overview

Fujifilm Prescale Nip Impression Film in the LW (Low) grade addresses the measurement need for surface contact pressure characterization between mating roller pairs — a critical quality parameter in printing, laminating, calendering, and converting operations. Within its 70–350 PSI (5–25 kg/cm²) calibrated range, the film responds to applied pressure with an instantaneous, permanent color change whose intensity is directly proportional to local pressure magnitude. A single test run produces a full two-dimensional pressure distribution map across the nip face — data that load cell arrays or pressure pads cannot capture with equivalent spatial resolution or at comparable cost per measurement.

The film is supplied on a roll and cuts cleanly to any required dimension, accommodating nip face lengths up to 32.8 feet (10 meters). Individual sheets measure 12 in. x 10.6 in. (30.5 cm x 27 cm) as supplied. Its thin profile introduces no meaningful gap or compliance distortion between roller surfaces, making it valid for dynamic (rotating) nip analysis in addition to static press qualification. Fujifilm guarantees 18 months of shelf life from shipment date; beyond that window, calibration accuracy degrades and results should not be used for compliance documentation. Quantitative pressure values require post-test densitometry using Fujifilm FPD-series equipment or compatible analysis software — the film itself provides the spatial map; calibrated instrumentation converts color density to engineering units. This film is a consumable process diagnostic tool, not a permanent sensor, and should be specified accordingly in maintenance budgets.

Key Features

Characterize surface pressure between your two mating nip rollers

Useful for static as well as dynamic (rotating) nip analyses

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 to your precise application requirement (faces lengths of up to 32.8 feet (10 meters) can we measured

A perfect tool for monitoring and observing roller planarity and parallelism during machine down-time

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

Specifications

Brand
Fujifilm
Product
Prescale Nip Impression Film
Grade
LW (Low Pressure)
Pressure Range
70–350 PSI (5–25 kg/cm²)
Sheet Dimensions
12 in. x 10.6 in. (30.5 cm x 27 cm)
Maximum Roll Face Length
32.8 ft (10 m)
Response Time
<1 millisecond
Color Change
Permanent
Application
Static and dynamic nip roller pressure analysis
Shelf Life
18 months (guaranteed from shipment)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Instantaneous color response (sub-millisecond) captures accurate pressure profiles in both static and dynamic rotating nip applications.
  • Pressure range of 70–350 PSI (5–25 kg/cm²) covers a broad class of industrial roller and press nip configurations.
  • Film cuts to any required length from the roll, making it adaptable to non-standard roller face widths up to 32.8 feet.
  • Permanent color change preserves the pressure map for documentation, comparison, and post-analysis without any electronic storage requirement.
  • Useful for diagnosing roller planarity and parallelism deviations during scheduled maintenance downtime without requiring powered instrumentation.

👎 Cons

  • Quantitative pressure readings require a separate Fujifilm densitometer or calibrated imaging software — the film alone provides qualitative distribution only.
  • Single-use consumable with no reusability; ongoing measurement programs generate recurring material costs proportional to test frequency.
  • 18-month shelf life requires inventory management discipline — older stock approaching expiration may deliver reduced color saturation accuracy.
  • LW grade is range-specific; applications outside 70–350 PSI require a separate film grade purchase, and incorrect grade selection produces invalid results.
  • No digital output directly from the film — digitization requires scanning or optical densitometry as an additional process step.

Frequently Asked Questions

The LW grade measures surface contact pressure from 70 to 350 PSI (5 to 25 kg/cm²). Applications outside this range require a different Prescale grade — selecting the wrong grade results in either no color development or saturation with no gradient resolution.
Color intensity corresponds directly to pressure magnitude. Quantitative analysis requires Fujifilm's FPD-8010E densitometer or compatible imaging software that converts color density to a calibrated pressure value. Visual inspection alone provides qualitative distribution data — adequate for planarity checks but insufficient for precise PSI measurement.
Both static and dynamic nip analyses are supported. The color change is instantaneous — less than one millisecond — so the film captures a true pressure profile even at production line speeds. Ensure the film is fully captured between the rollers for a valid dynamic measurement.
Fujifilm guarantees a minimum of 18 months of shelf life from the time of shipment. Store unused rolls in original packaging away from heat, humidity, and direct light to preserve calibration accuracy through the stated shelf life.
The film comes on a roll with individual sheets measuring 12 in. x 10.6 in. (30.5 cm x 27 cm). For custom application lengths, the film cuts cleanly with standard scissors. Roll lengths accommodate nip face measurements of up to 32.8 feet (10 meters).

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