Doctor Blade Laboratory Coating Tester

The blade applicator evenly spreads paint onto the substrate surface using a blade, forming a thin layer. It is used in laboratories to simulate the coating process and test the leveling, hiding power, and coating thickness of paints. It is applied in small-sample coating tests for industries such as inks, paper, and plastics.
Selection
When selecting a blade Coater, consider matching the coating width to the sample size, ensuring the adjustable blade gap covers the required coating thickness, and securing the substrate firmly to prevent shifting. The equipment should be easy to operate and clean, made of corrosion-resistant materials to accommodate various coatings, and feature a sturdy overall structure to ensure uniform coating.

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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

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

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 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 accuracy of +/- 0.001mm and +/- 0.003mm respectively, support 5~ 200mm/s stepless speed change and vacuum adsorption fixation, improve coating conformity.

$ 7141.00

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

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

Blade Coating method, coating speed 1~ 500mm/s stepless speed regulation, wire speed accuracy +/- 1%, equipped with Vacuum chuck and heating function, clamshell drawdown blade design for easy cleaning, support application length and speed free adjustment.

$ 5883.00

With bar and drawdown blade two coating methods, coating speed 1~ 300mm/s stepless speed regulation, clamshell drawdown blade design for easy cleaning, bar accuracy of +/- 0.001mm, Blade Coating thickness range of 0.1~ 10mm, effective coating area 1500 * 300mm.

$ 7335.00

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

Adopt clamshell type Blade Coating head design, easy to clean; coating speed 1~ 300mm/s stepless speed regulation, Spreader accuracy up to +/- 0.003mm, to meet the laboratory High Accuracy film needs.

$ 2978.00

With bar and drawdown blade two coating methods, Spreader thickness range 0~ 10mm, coating speed 5~ 200mm/s, support stepless speed and automatic feeding customization function.

$ 9755.00

With meyer Rod coating accuracy +/- 0.001mm and Blade Coating accuracy +/- 0.003mm, support Vacuum chuck and fixture fixing, coating table size 1440 * 1030mm, clamshell design is easy to clean.

$ 19438.00

Measurement range of 10-1000 μm with dual blade design, LED lighting Microscope and swirl/spin system to accurately assess substrate and coating defects, reducing computational requirements.

$ 299.00

Adjustable Blade Coating device to achieve 0.005-3mm thickness control, equipped with 200 ℃ heating roller and 1 Meter drying tunnel, support 1-10m/min continuous coating speed, with automatic correction function to ensure material alignment.

$ 19438.00

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?