Press-O-Film provides a simple way to obtain an impression of a
surface for analysis. It consists of a layer of crushable plastic micro
foam affixed to a 50.8 µm (2 mils) incompressible polyester film. When
compressed against a surface, the foam collapses and acquires an
accurate impression, or reverse replica, of the surface.
Several grades of replica tape are available:
Tape Grade
Coarse (C)
X-Coarse (XC)
Optical Grade
Coarse (C)
Optical Grade
X-Coarse (XC)
If only the maximum peak-to-valley height is needed, then
conventional Coarse or X-Coarse can be used. Placing the
compressed tape (replica) into the PosiTector RTR-3D gives a
measure of the average maximum peak-to-valley height (H) of the
surface roughness profile. The Gage automatically subtracts the
thickness of the polyester substrate from all measurements. Press-
O-Film is available in Coarse (C) and X-Coarse (XC) grades to
accommodate measurements in different profile ranges.
Optical Grade Press-O-Film Replica Tape for 2D/3D Measurements:
When measuring 2D and 3D parameters, it is recommended to use
optical grade Press-O-Film. Optical grade tape provides higher
resolution images than conventional Press-O-Film replica tape. It is
available in both Coarse (C) and X-Coarse (XC). Choose the tape
grade that most closely matches the intended maximum peak to
valley height of the surface being measured.
Press-O-Film Replica Tape
H Range
20 to 64 µm
0.8 to 2.5 mils
40 to 115 µm
1.5 to 4.5 mils
20 to 64 µm
0.8 to 2.5 mils
40 to 115 µm
1.5 to 4.5 mils
2D/3D Range
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10 to 115 µm
0.4 to 4.5 mils
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Order Code
R-PRESS
R-PRESSX
R-PRESSOG
R-PRESSXOG