MAIN FEATURES
Controlled speed and pressure ensures repeatable results
Coating by wire wound bars or gap applicators
Two models offer coating areas of up to 170 x 250mm or 325 x 250mm
Multiple coatings in one operation for comparison purposes
Standard coating speeds infinitely variable between 2 and 15m/min
GAP APPLICATORS
A range of adjustable or fixed gap applicators are available for use. These are widely used for higher viscosity or thixotropic
materials and for high coat weights.
MICROMETER ADJUSTABLE APPLICATOR
This applicator incorporates an adjustable spreading blade using micrometers, toaccurately set the substrate/blade gap from
0–10mm in 10µm increments, providing an extremely versatile tool. It gives a coating width of either 100mm or 200mm, and
produces a wet film thickness of 50-80% of the gap setting.
BIRD APPLICATOR
Precision ground all over, these stainless steel applicators provide a coating width of 100mm
and are available with gap sizes of 25, 50, 75,100, 150 or 200µm.The wet film thickness
produced is 50-80% of the gap size.
CUBE FILM APPLICATOR
This provides a coating width of 41mm, and is made of precision ground stainless steel. Each applicator is supplied with two
gap sizes:– 50 and 100µm or 150 and 200µm. The wet film thickness is about 50% of the gap size
4-SIDED APPLICATOR
This device enables the user to coat four separate film thicknesses with a single applicator. Providing a coating width of
60mm, the 4-sided applicator is supplied approximately equal to 50% of the gap size and providing a wet film thickness of half
the gap size
K WEDGE BAR
An economical form of fixed gap applicator, produced by winding wire onto a stainless steel rod. Gaps between 50 and 1500µm are
available in 50µm steps. The wet film thickness is approximately equal to half the gap size, and a coating width of 100mm or
200mm is produced.
VACUUM BEDS
TYPE A
Recommended when coating on to a delicate or stretchy substance such as aluminium foil or polythene.
This is a rubber faced bed connected to a vacuum pump which holds the material perfectly flat. Vacuum is applied from the edges of the substrate only
TYPE B
A smooth aluminium faced bed with vacuum applied via multiple holes over the entire substrate surface. This is
suitable for more rigid substances, and especially recommended when coating on to paint charts with gap
applicators.
MAGNETIC BED
For use when coating on to a magnetic substrate such as tin plate, to ensure a totally flat surface. Permanent magnets are used, which are operated by an on/off key
HEATED BED
Specialised for applying coatings which require heating.
Examples include hot melts and electrographic inks. The bed has a smooth aluminium face which can be heated up to 150 degrees and is set by a digital temperature controller.
GLASS BED
This provides a perfectly flat surface which is very easily cleaned. It is especially recommended for gap applicators which provide a hard surface.