Automatic Thin Film Applicator

The automatic film applicator uses a motor to drive the blade to move at a constant speed across the substrate surface, evenly spreading liquid coatings to form a wet film of specified thickness. It is used in laboratories to simulate industrial coating processes and test the leveling, hiding power, and other properties of coatings. It is suitable for coating tests of materials such as inks and adhesives.
Selection
When selecting, consider the compatibility of the substrate type with the coating method, ensure the coating thickness range meets testing requirements, and confirm that the operation interface aligns with user habits. Pay attention to the corrosion resistance of the blade material and the stability of equipment operation. Additionally, evaluate maintenance costs and the availability of spare parts based on the actual budget.

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Using a formed pRoduction process, the film Film thickness is as thin as 4.6μm, the accuracy is up to 0.1 micron, and the effective Spreader width is 30cm. It can be used with an automatic Film Applicator and has the advantage of continuous wire.

$ 186.00

Using the formed pRoduction process, the wet film thickness is only 4.6μm, the film accuracy is up to 0.1 micron, the effective application width is 30cm, and it has the advantage of continuous wire, which can be adapted to the use of automation equipment.

$ 167.00

Double-sided design can be coated with two pre-order film thicknesses 90 and 150 μm, Spreader width 20mm, suitable for Automatic Film Applicator and Drying Time Recorder, in accordance with ASTM D 823 standard.

$ 1455.00

Coating speed 5~ 90mm/s adjustable, meyer Rod coating accuracy of +/- 0.001mm, using brushless DC motor drive, digital displacement control, suitable for ultra-thin film and High Accuracy Spreader needs.

$ 1122.00

Made of stainless steel wear-resistant material, wet film thickness 41.1 μ m, application width 300mm, suitable for thin coating scraping test of soft materials, durable.

$ 160.00

Spreader effective area of 600mm * 800mm, Heating Temperature range RT +~ 180 ℃, Spreader accuracy +/- 0.003mm, Spreader Film thickness 0~ 10mm adjustable, using automatic feeding system and stepless speed control, improve film uniformity and efficiency.

$ 12983.00

Hardness stainless steel material, Hardness of 50~ 55HRC, film accuracy +/- 2μm, smooth surface to support a variety of Spreader requirements, can be used with Film Applicator to achieve automatic film operation.

$ 162.00

Spreader width 100mm, wet film thickness 40μm, wear resistant corrosion resistant alloy steel material, can be manually operated or with automatic Film Applicator to ensure coating conformity and Repeatability.

$ 143.00

Using 180 * 480mm size, with wire Rod or Film Applicator scraping ink, is conducive to the film flat and effective, improve film mass.

$ 122.00

Servo motor drive, coating speed 1~ 500mm/S adjustable, film accuracy of +/- 0.002mm, magnetic head fixed and 4-sided Applicator design to improve the convenience of operation and Spreader uniformity.

$ 2494.00

Adopting 500 * 700mm Dimensions, used with bar or Film Applicator, is conducive to the smooth and effective film, and improves the convenience of film operation.

$ 227.00

Wire-wound pRoduction process, wet film thickness 41.1 μ m, application width 300mm, stainless steel wear-resistant material to ensure durability, especially suitable for soft material thin coating Spreader.

$ 186.00

Adopting a wire-wound process, with a wet film thickness of 9.1 microns and a coating width of 300mm, it is suitable for ultra-thin coating requirements, offering high precision and ease of operation.

$ 167.00

Coating speed 5~ 200mm/s adjustable, Spreader thickness range 0.001~ 10mm, using Vacuum chuck and automatic feeding system to ensure high film repRoducibility, easy operation.

$ 9433.00

Spreader width 100mm, wet film thickness 37.5μm, wear-resistant corrosion-resistant alloy steel material, can be used manually or with automatic Film Applicator to ensure coating conformity and Repeatability.

$ 143.00

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