Laboratory Wire Rod Coater

Laboratory wire rod Coaters transfer and control the thickness of coatings by rolling a metal rod wound with wire on a substrate. They are used in laboratory settings to simulate blade coating processes and test the hiding power, leveling properties, and other performance characteristics of coatings. They are suitable for coating preparation and quality control of inks, paper, and plastic films.
Selection
Select the wire diameter based on the viscosity of the coating; use a thicker wire for high viscosity. Determine the length of the coating rod according to the width of the substrate, typically 2-5 cm wider than the substrate. Consider the required coating thickness; larger wire diameters result in thicker coatings. Stainless steel is resistant to solvent corrosion, while carbon steel is suitable for water-based systems. Clean promptly with solvent after use to keep the wire gap clear.

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Instruments

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

Drawdown blade and bar coating method, with Vacuum chuck function, high film thickness control accuracy, application length and speed can be adjusted freely, easy to clean, suitable for a variety of substrates.

$ 11692.00

Wet film thickness 22.9 microns, diaMeter 9.52 mm, the forming Rod uses an extrusion process to process continuous grooves, with no wire breakage and easy cleaning; the wire-wound Rod is based on the traditional principle, and there are differences in coating amount.

$ 167.00

Drawdown blade and bar two coating methods, with Vacuum chuck function, high film thickness control accuracy, application length and speed can be adjusted freely, clamshell Drawdown blade design is easy to clean, suitable for film and other soft substrate uniform Spreader.

$ 11046.00

Drawdown blade and bar two coating methods, support speed and length adjustment, high film thickness control accuracy, and with Vacuum chuck function, easy to handle soft substrate, easy to clean.

$ 7496.00

Support bar and Drawdown blade two coating methods, suitable for different viscosity materials. Equipped with heating and Vacuum chuck function, servo motor to ensure stable operation. Drawdown blade film thickness control accuracy is high, uniform film.

$ 6205.00

Wire-wound design, film thickness 120 microns, total length 37.5cm, effective application width 25.5cm, stainless steel material to ensure durability and uniform Spreader.

$ 173.00

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

Using wire-wound stainless steel wire structure, the film thickness is 100 microns, the total length is 375mm, and the application width is 255mm to ensure that the Spreader is uniform and firm, suitable for precision experimental operation.

$ 173.00

The wire-wound structure enables coating with a 171.5-micron thick film, while the stainless steel material ensures corrosion resistance and long-term durability. The 9.52mm diaMeter Rod body, combined with 1.91mm steel wire, ensures operational stability.

$ 167.00

Wire-wound structure ensures 0.1 micron High Accuracy, wet film thickness 50.3 μm, stainless steel material is durable and easy to clean, and the wide-Rod Film Applicator achieves uniform coating.

$ 160.00

A groove control film is formed on the smooth Rod body by extrusion process. The wear-resistant stainless steel material is not easy to break the wire and is easy to clean. The wet film thickness is 105.2 μ m and the application width is 300mm.

$ 167.00

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

Support bar and Drawdown blade double coating method, suitable for high, medium and low viscosity materials; coating speed 1~ 300mm/s stepless adjustable, Blade Coating accuracy +/- 3μm; equipped with innovative clamshell magnetic Drawdown blade and simple bar installation, easy to clean and load; Heating and Vacuum chuck function to improve Spreader mass.

$ 10562.00

Wire-wound design wet film thickness 11.4μm, wire diaMeter Φ 0.13mm, not easy to block and easy to clean, suitable for a variety of substrates, to achieve uniform Spreader and flexible thickness adjustment.

$ 525.00

Articles

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.
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.