How to choose a laboratory coater? Which one should you buy: wire bar, scraper, or slot die?
This article introduces three methods for selecting laboratory coating machines: wire bar coating is suitable for low-viscosity coatings, offering low cost and simple operation; blade coating is ideal for medium-to-high viscosity slurries or those containing particles, with a wide range of film thickness control; slot-die coating provides the highest precision and is suitable for high-end applications such as electronic films.
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.
Rotation rheometer evaluates the atomization performance of water-based paint spraying.
This article introduces how to evaluate the atomization effect of water-based paint spraying using a rotational rheometer. It first explains the two stages of atomization, as well as the importance of rheological parameters such as shear viscosity, storage modulus, loss modulus, and complex viscosity.
Application of Laboratory Scraper Heating Coating Machine in Hot Melt Adhesive Coating
This article introduces the application of a laboratory blade heating coating machine in hot melt adhesive coating. It first explains the coating process and principles, including three stages—heat conduction, fluid shear, and surface wetting—as well as the influence of temperature on adhesive viscosity.
Guide to Selecting a Laboratory Rotational Viscometer for Coatings Development
This article introduces how to select a laboratory rotational viscometer in coatings research and development. It first explains the principle of rotational viscometers measuring viscosity based on shear resistance, and then points out that key parameters to consider during selection include measurement range, shear rate, temperature control, and rotor configuration.
The Zahn cup is used for the daily inspection of the viscosity of electrophoretic paint bath solutions.
This article introduces the application of the Zahn cup in daily inspections of the viscosity of electrophoretic paint bath solutions. The viscosity of electrophoretic paint affects coating quality, making daily inspections crucial. The Zahn cup is simple to operate, cost-effective, and suitable for rapid on-site measurements.
