Digitally Adjustable Coater

The digitally adjustable applicator adjusts the blade gap through a precision screw to control the thickness of the coating on the substrate. It is used in laboratories to prepare uniform coating samples and is suitable for coating tests on materials such as inks and paper.
Selection
When selecting, consider the coating thickness range and precision requirements, and match the sample substrate size. Pay attention to the stability of the adjustment mechanism and ease of operation to ensure compatibility with existing experimental processes.

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Instruments

The application width can be adjusted freely, and the drawdown blade Coater can be adapted to meet different experimental testing needs and realize flexible film operation.

$ 154.00

Adopting double roll extrusion method, Spreader Film thickness range 0.3-10 mm adjustable, accuracy up to +/- 0.05mm, equipped with handwheel adjustment and dial indicator display, dip plate is 304 stainless steel material.

$ 4108.00

The Spin Coater is controlled by touch screen, the acceleration range is 100~ 4000rpm/s, and the speed can be automatically corrected by A/K selection. The motor torque is large and the operation is smooth, which is suitable for the assembly line process.

$ 2494.00

Adopt electric push Rod to drive Spreader movement, adjustable speed range of 2-200mm/s, temperature accuracy +/- 3 ℃, support Vacuum chuck and electric heating function, improve Spreader uniformity and operation convenience.

$ 2494.00

The film thickness is adjustable from 0 to 5000 microns, the accuracy is +/- 5μm, the straightness of the drawdown blade is +/- 2μm, and the die steel material is used to ensure wear resistance and corrosion resistance to meet the needs of different application widths.

$ 286.00

Equipped with adjustable Glass test plate and height adjustable fixing device, the test range is 0-100, Precision 0.006, suitable for accuracy repeability test of rubber and plastic pRoducts, easy to operate and labor-saving.

$ 1252.00

Adopt scale differential head adjustment, Graduation 10μm, Drawdown blade straightness +/- 2μm, with 0~ 5000 micron large range adjustable and die steel Drawdown blade high wear resistance and corrosion resistance.

$ 735.00

Film Film thickness 0-5000 microns adjustable, accuracy +/- 5μm, drawdown blade straightness +/- 2μm, die steel drawdown blade wear and corrosion resistance, scale differential head Graduation 10μm for precise control.

$ 751.00

Drawdown blade structure is easy to clean, Drawdown blade accuracy +/- 5μm, film thickness range of 0~ 5000μm adjustable, provide a variety of application width selection, lightweight wear and corrosion resistance.

$ 1106.00

The magnetic suction removable drawdown blade structure is adopted, which is convenient for cleaning; the film thickness range is adjustable from 0 to 5000 μm, and the drawdown blade accuracy is up to +/- 5 μm, which is suitable for scraping of high viscosity materials.

$ 1445.00

The uniform glue speed is adjustable from 100 to 7000rpm, and the time is adjusted steplessly in multiple stages. The solenoid valve control gas path is suitable for the assembly line process. The motor torque is large and the operation is smooth. Vacuum chuck ensures the stability of the substrate.

$ 1171.00

Drawdown blade structure with magnetic suction removable, easy to clean; film thickness range 0-5000μm adjustable, Drawdown blade accuracy up to +/- 5μm, lightweight wear and corrosion resistant rack to improve durability.

$ 945.00

Drawdown blade structure with magnetic attraction removable, easy to clean; film thickness range 0-5000μm adjustable, Drawdown blade accuracy up to +/- 2μm; lightweight hard aluminum oxide frame, wear and corrosion resistance, support a variety of application widths.

$ 477.00

Drawdown blade structure with magnetic suction removable, easy cleaning; film thickness range 0~ 5000 μ m adjustable, Drawdown blade accuracy of +/- 2 μ m; Lightweight hard aluminum oxide frame and high Hardness die steel Drawdown blade, wear resistance and corrosion resistance.

$ 735.00

The gap height is adjustable from 0 to 3000μm, the minimum scale is 5μm, and the aluminum alloy material is treated with anode, which can be completely disassembled and cleaned. It is suitable for solid substrates such as Drawdown Vacuum Plate and Glass Plate.

$ 2300.00

Articles

Effect of Different Coating Speeds on Film Thickness Consistency in an Adjustable Film Applicator
This paper studies the influence of coating speed of an adjustable film applicator on film thickness uniformity. In the experiment, the coating blade gap was fixed at 100 μm, and a resin solution with a viscosity of 200 mPa·s was used to prepare films at five speeds ranging from 10 to 80 mm/s, followed by thickness measurements.
Application of Two-Step Method with Pre-Coating and Fine-Coating in Eliminating Bubble Defects for Dual-Blade Coater
The dual-blade coater employs a two-step method of pre-coating and precision coating to eliminate bubble defects during the coating process. In the pre-coating stage, high shear force is applied to break the bubbles in the slurry, causing them to rupture and rise to the surface. The precision coating stage then precisely controls the coating thickness, removing any remaining bubbles to form a uniform wet film.
Key Points for Controlling Coating Longitudinal Uniformity with Manual Rod Coater Constant Speed Dragging Techniques
This article discusses how to control the longitudinal uniformity of the coating by dragging at a constant speed when using a manual wire rod coater. A constant-speed drag is crucial, as it directly determines the consistency of the wet film thickness.
Derivation and Validation of the Quantitative Relationship between Wire Diameter and Wet Film Thickness in Wire Wound Coating Bars
This paper investigates the relationship between the wire diameter in a wire-wound rod coater and the wet film thickness. Theoretically, under ideal conditions, the wet film thickness is approximately half of the wire diameter.
Actual Coating Thickness Deviation of Stainless Steel Wire Rod Coaters at Different Slurry Solid Contents
This article analyzes the actual coating thickness deviation of stainless steel wire rod coaters under different slurry solid contents. The study finds that the solid content of the slurry affects its viscosity and flowability, leading to deviations in the actual coating thickness from the theoretical value.
Coating film preparation techniques: comparison between wire-wound applicators and wet film preparators
This article compares two commonly used tools in laboratory coating film preparation: the wire rod coater and the wet film applicator.
The laboratory coating machine easily coats various aqueous and oily slurries.
The laboratory film applicator is a precision instrument used to prepare uniform coatings on substrates, primarily operating on the principle of a blade or wire-wound rod. It allows adjustment of parameters such as speed and pressure to control coating thickness.
Application of Wire Bar Coater in the Preparation of Coating, Ink, and Printing Samples
A wire-wound rod coater is a laboratory tool used for preparing uniform wet film coatings on flat substrates, widely applied in the production of samples in the coatings, inks, and printing industries.
The difference between a wire bar coater and a gap-type wet film applicator.
The wire-wound drawdown bar directly quantifies the coating through the gap between wires, making it suitable for thin coating preparation with high precision, particularly for low-viscosity fluids. In contrast, the gap-type wet film applicator indirectly controls film thickness through the groove depth, with the actual coating thickness significantly influenced by material properties, making it more suitable for high-viscosity coatings and thick film preparation.
The difference between a wire-wound rod coater and an extrusion coating rod
This article primarily compares the technical differences between wire-wound and extrusion coating rods. Although they are interchangeable in most scenarios, there are subtle variations in liquid loading capacity due to their distinct groove principles.
Wire rod Applicator: Principles, Applications, and Selection Guide - A Precision Coating Tool
This article provides a detailed introduction to the working principles of a Wire rod Applicator, including the mechanism by which it controls wet film thickness through the gap between stainless steel wires. It elaborates on its wide range of applications in fields such as coatings, inks, and lithium batteries, and summarizes its technical advantages, including precise control and ease of operation.