Doctor Blade Laboratory Film Coater

The blade Coater forms a uniform wet film on the substrate surface through an adjustable blade, simulating the coating process of paints and inks. Its principle involves creating a wedge-shaped gap between the blade and the substrate to control the coating thickness. Its functions include testing material leveling and hiding power, and it is applied in laboratory formulation development and quality control.
Selection
When selecting, consider substrate compatibility and coating width, with the coating thickness adjustment range needing to match experimental requirements. Pay attention to the wear resistance of the scraper material and the precision of pressure control. The equipment should have the function of keeping the substrate flat and fixed. Ease of operation and the difficulty of cleaning and maintenance impact usage efficiency.

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Using Metering Rod & doctor blade double Spreader mode, Spreader accuracy up to +/- 0.001mm, Spreader rate 5~ 200mm/s adjustable, fixed substrate by vacuum adsorption to ensure film uniformity and repRoducibility.

$ 2736.00

Using Metering Rod & doctor blade dual Spreader method, Spreader accuracy is up to +/- 10μm, Film thickness range is 0-5000μm. Spreader rate and stroke are controlled by vacuum adsorption to fix the substrate, and the touch screen can effectively improve film repRoducibility and conformity.

$ 3462.00

Spreader speed 5~ 180mm/s, Spreader area 400 * 300mm, using Metering Rod & doctor blade and vacuum adsorption system to ensure Spreader uniformity and Stability, can be customized automatic inking function.

$ 9755.00

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

Spreader accuracy of +/- 0.003mm, Film thickness range of 0~ 10mm, equipped with automatic feeding system and vacuum adsorption, to achieve stable Spreader and efficient operation.

$ 8949.00

Spreader speed 5-180mm/s adjustable, wire Rod Spreader accuracy +/- 0.001mm, using touch screen control and mechanical fixture to ensure stable and reliable Spreader process.

$ 2010.00

Spreader speed 5~ 200mm/s continuously variable speed, scraper Spreader accuracy +/- 0.003mm, support heating temperature RT +~ 180 ℃, baseplate heating method to ensure stable Spreader effect, improve experimental conformity.

$ 7658.00

With bar and Drawdown blade dual Spreader function, coating speed 1-300mm/s stepless speed regulation, film thickness control accuracy of +/- 0.001mm, clamshell Drawdown blade design for easy cleaning, support application length and speed free adjustment.

$ 5721.00

The clamshell drawdown blade is designed for easy cleaning, the meyer Rod coating accuracy is +/- 0.001mm, the Blade Coating Film thickness range is 0.1-10 mm, and the servo motor is equipped to realize 1-300mm/s stepless speed regulation to meet the needs of the laboratory High Accuracy film.

$ 8142.00

Adopt bar and drawdown blade double coating method, coating speed 1~ 300mm/s stepless speed regulation, Blade Coating Film thickness 0.1~ 10mm, equipped with Vacuum chuck and heating function, film uniform accuracy is high.

$ 14597.00

With bar and Drawdown blade two Spreader mode, using clamshell Drawdown blade head and new bar Installation method, easy to clean. Spreader speed and length can be freely adjusted, film thickness control accuracy is high, suitable for Glass, cardboard and other substrates.

$ 2978.00

Blade Coating method, coating speed 1~ 300mm/s stepless speed regulation, film thickness control accuracy +/- 0.003mm, with heating and Vacuum chuck function, clamshell drawdown blade design for easy cleaning, suitable for High Accuracy automatic film.

$ 4430.00

Utilizing a dual coating method with wire rod and doctor blade, the coating speed is adjustable from 1 to 300 mm/s with stepless speed control, ensuring high precision in film thickness control. Equipped with vacuum adsorption and heating functions, the temperature uniformity reaches ±1°C. The flip-top design facilitates easy cleaning.

$ 24279.00

With bar and drawdown blade two coating methods, coating speed 1~ 300mm/s stepless speed regulation, film thickness control accuracy of +/- 0.001mm, clamshell drawdown blade design for easy cleaning, servo motor drive to ensure smooth operation.

$ 8949.00

Using meyer Rod coating accuracy +/- 0.001mm and Blade Coating accuracy +/- 0.003mm, clamshell Drawdown blade design is easy to clean, support coating speed 1~ 300mm/s stepless speed regulation, suitable for a variety of materials film sample preparation.

$ 5883.00

Articles

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.
Comparison of Coating Accuracy between Laboratory Blade Coater and Slot Die Coater
This article compares the coating precision of blade coaters and slot-die coaters in the laboratory. Blade coaters are suitable for thick coatings, with simple operation but relatively large uniformity errors; slot-die coaters offer higher precision and better uniformity for thin coatings. The choice of equipment depends on coating thickness and precision requirements.
How to Coat High-Viscosity Slurry – Parameter Setting Tips for Blade Coaters
This article primarily discusses the parameter setting techniques for high-viscosity slurries on blade coaters. High-viscosity slurries exhibit characteristics such as shear thinning, so it is essential to leverage shear effects during coating to facilitate slurry spreading. After coating, the viscosity should recover quickly to prevent sagging.
What are some cost-effective alternatives to roll-to-roll coaters for the early stages of flexible film R&D when the investment is too high?
The investment in roll-to-roll coating machines is too high. What are some cost-effective alternatives for the early stages of flexible film research and development? Among blade coating, spin coating, and spray coating, which one would you choose?