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Thermoscale Heat-Sensitive Film for measuring the distribution of surface heating.
Fuji Thermoscale Film 100: Overview
The Thermoscale film was recently introduced by Fuji Film to enable the verification and study of thermal distribution caused by a heating source on a surface.
To better address the various possible uses of Thermoscale, Fuji Film has developed this product line in two different measurement
ranges to cover at least the most significant applications. Specifically, the Thermoscale 100 film covers temperature ranges between 80°C
and 105°C. In manufacturing and production environments, there are numerous situations requiring verification of the correct thermal distribution
across a surface, as well as precise evaluation of its intensity. Being able to control these important parameters allows for the inspection and
fine-tuning of heating elements, ensuring their actual effectiveness, improving the quality levels of production, and ultimately increasing the
repeatability of the production process. The Thermoscale product range is effectively a methodology for studying, analyzing, and verifying
superficial heating phenomena, and it can be used advantageously without requiring specific skills or technical knowledge. The use of Thermoscale’s
thermal-sensitive film is straightforward, quick, intuitive, and does not require special preparation. From its first use, the film will provide
a clear visualization of the surface heating distribution through various shades of gray, which can be interpreted by directly comparing it to the
provided colorimetric reference chart.
Fuji Thermoscale Film 100: Key Features
facilitates "mapping" of surface heating distribution;
good repeatability of results obtained in measurement campaigns;
Thermoscale films are available only in a single-sheet format (mono sheet type). This single-sheet type consists of a single PET sheet with an
extremely homogeneous layer of microcapsules (proprietary PSC - Particle Size Control technology), which contain a substance that changes color
depending on the development material of the dye. As the temperature increases, the dye penetrates the microcapsule membranes.
When the Thermoscale film is exposed to surface heating, the dye development material becomes more fluid, and the walls of the microcapsules,
which contain the dye, become permeable, allowing the dye development material to penetrate. The resulting new color density can be visually
assessed (on the glossy side of the film) using the provided color scale.
If you have any doubts, further useful information can be obtained by consulting the FAQ Thermoscale
Fuji Thermoscale Film 100: Technical Specifications
denomination: Thermoscale;
product code: 100;
type: single-sheet film (PET support);
roll dimensions: 297 mm x 10 meters (length);
usage range (*): from 80°C to 105°C;
recommended temperature range: from +15°C to +30°C (from 59°F to 86°F);
recommended humidity range: from 35% RH to 80% RH.
(*) Contact time: from 1 to 10 seconds. (*) Depending on the usage conditions (such as contact time, type of material, pressure, and any ventilation), the temperature range in which the film can be used may vary. - The color gradations shown in the instruction manuals provided are reproduced by Fuji Film under test conditions: calibration must be performed under actual usage conditions to ensure temperature correspondence.
Fuji Thermoscale Film 100: Usage Instructions
It is recommended to prepare the Thermoscale 100 film well in advance of the test to allow the films to acclimate to the environmental
conditions in which they will actually be used. Unroll an appropriate amount of film for the test to be conducted, ensuring that it is
placed on a clean, dry surface, preferably in a dimly lit area: these preparatory actions will allow the films to lie flat, simplifying the
subsequent cutting and positioning operations described in the sequence below. During these operations (and those that follow), place only the
glossy sides of the films on the work surfaces (the matte sides are, in fact, those that will collectively determine the density and distribution
of the recorded coloration), to avoid any accidental contact that could affect the films before the tests.
Proceed to cut the Thermoscale 100 film sheet to the desired dimensions using a simple pair of scissors. Since this grade of Thermoscale (100)
consists of a single sheet, cut the single film sheet, ensuring that the defined dimensions are suitable for the area to be tested.
Handle the Thermoscale 100 with care, avoiding any contamination or bending of the sheets to be tested. The single sensitive film should be
positioned so that its matte (non-glossy) side is exposed to the heating source being analyzed; the glossy side will be used to read the results
of the test.
Ensure that you have adequately prepared and cleaned the test area, and check the proper positioning of the surface heating source in advance. After
properly aligning the Thermoscale film, position it in the area to be tested.
Activate the thermal heating source to begin emitting the surface heat that you intend to analyze. For details on how to conduct the test
(e.g., application times, etc.), additional useful information can be found in the instruction manual provided with the Thermoscale film.
Deactivate the thermal heating source to conclude the test. Remove the Thermoscale film from the work area.
The Thermoscale film will now display the mapping of the detected thermal exposure areas.
Evaluate the test results using the instruction manual provided, which includes a colorimetric scale. The film will display the mapping of the applied
surface heat distribution, recording (based on the developed color density) the magnitude of the locally detected thermal value. This can be assessed
visually by comparing it with the provided colorimetric table.
Fuji Thermoscale Film 100: Reference Documentation
You are here: products · thermoscale film 100 Description: Fuji Thermoscale Film 100, suitable for measuring the distribution and intensity of surface heating.
Thermoscale Film 100
Thermoscale Heat-Sensitive Film for measuring the distribution of surface heating.
Fuji Thermoscale Film 100: Overview
The Thermoscale film was recently introduced by Fuji Film to enable the verification and study of thermal distribution caused by a heating source on a surface.
To better address the various possible uses of Thermoscale, Fuji Film has developed this product line in two different measurement
ranges to cover at least the most significant applications. Specifically, the Thermoscale 100 film covers temperature ranges between 80°C
and 105°C. In manufacturing and production environments, there are numerous situations requiring verification of the correct thermal distribution
across a surface, as well as precise evaluation of its intensity. Being able to control these important parameters allows for the inspection and
fine-tuning of heating elements, ensuring their actual effectiveness, improving the quality levels of production, and ultimately increasing the
repeatability of the production process. The Thermoscale product range is effectively a methodology for studying, analyzing, and verifying
superficial heating phenomena, and it can be used advantageously without requiring specific skills or technical knowledge. The use of Thermoscale’s
thermal-sensitive film is straightforward, quick, intuitive, and does not require special preparation. From its first use, the film will provide
a clear visualization of the surface heating distribution through various shades of gray, which can be interpreted by directly comparing it to the
provided colorimetric reference chart.
Fuji Thermoscale Film 100: Key Features
Fuji Thermoscale Film 100: Technology Overview
Thermoscale films are available only in a single-sheet format (mono sheet type). This single-sheet type consists of a single PET sheet with an extremely homogeneous layer of microcapsules (proprietary PSC - Particle Size Control technology), which contain a substance that changes color depending on the development material of the dye. As the temperature increases, the dye penetrates the microcapsule membranes.
When the Thermoscale film is exposed to surface heating, the dye development material becomes more fluid, and the walls of the microcapsules, which contain the dye, become permeable, allowing the dye development material to penetrate. The resulting new color density can be visually assessed (on the glossy side of the film) using the provided color scale.
If you have any doubts, further useful information can be obtained by consulting the FAQ Thermoscale
Fuji Thermoscale Film 100: Technical Specifications
(*) Contact time: from 1 to 10 seconds.
(*) Depending on the usage conditions (such as contact time, type of material, pressure, and any ventilation), the temperature range in which the film can be used may vary.
- The color gradations shown in the instruction manuals provided are reproduced by Fuji Film under test conditions: calibration must be performed under actual usage conditions to ensure temperature correspondence.
Fuji Thermoscale Film 100: Usage Instructions
It is recommended to prepare the Thermoscale 100 film well in advance of the test to allow the films to acclimate to the environmental conditions in which they will actually be used. Unroll an appropriate amount of film for the test to be conducted, ensuring that it is placed on a clean, dry surface, preferably in a dimly lit area: these preparatory actions will allow the films to lie flat, simplifying the subsequent cutting and positioning operations described in the sequence below. During these operations (and those that follow), place only the glossy sides of the films on the work surfaces (the matte sides are, in fact, those that will collectively determine the density and distribution of the recorded coloration), to avoid any accidental contact that could affect the films before the tests.
The Thermoscale film will now display the mapping of the detected thermal exposure areas.
Fuji Thermoscale Film 100: Reference Documentation
Fuji Thermoscale Film 100: Main Applications
Thermoscale films have been advantageously used in applications such as the following:
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