Automatic Film Applicator Standard

The Automatic film applicator provides a reliable basis to apply coating films to test charts (max. size 515 x 300 mm / 20.28 x 11.81 in), panels or foils in a uniform and reproducible way in order to eliminate variations caused by human factors.

Reproducible

Variations in speed, pressure and direction of draw down cause irregularities. Other factors that may influence the result are the shear rate and the weight of the applicator. With the Automatic film applicator, these variable factors are being stabilised. Over the complete surface, the film thickness is even. Samples created with the Automatic film applicator are reproducible. It’s possible to produce a large number of identical laboratory precision drawdowns in a short period of time.

Rheological properties

The quality of the applied film is important for research on the rheological properties of the applied media. To prepare samples for testing rheological properties, abrasion resistance, hiding power and gloss the Automatic film applicator is a must-have. Multiple types of automatic film applicators are available for either glass/paper/metal substrates or foils.

Block- and spiral applicators

All models can be used in combination with either standard block type film applicators such as bird/baker models, or spiral bar type film applicators (wire wound rod type) depending on the configuration chosen.

Unique Interface

Each Automatic Film Applicator ‘Standard’ is equipped with the Triple I ® Navigation Tool. The Triple I stands for Intelligent Illumination Interface. This unique navigation tool guides the operator through the interface of TQC Sheen lab machines. At each step of the operating menu, the interface detects which buttons are active and indicates these by means of an illuminated red centre. This results in a very intuitive operating system which is enhanced with information on the machine’s display.

Heated bed

The Automatic Film Applicator Standard with perforated heated vacuum bed has a built-in heating mat which allows the temperature of the table to be elevated up to +100°C above ambient temperature. The powerful heating device guarantees an even distribution of the temperature over the entire vacuum plate. Temperature is set and controlled by means of the Triple I ® Navigation tool.

Specifications:

Dimensions:  490x640x290 mm / 19.92×25.2×11.42 in

Automatic Vacuum Area:  DIN A5, DIN A4, DIN A3, Scrub

Width Other Applicators:  Max. 300 mm / 11.81 in

Controls:  5-key Navigation Switch, Mouse and Keyboard Optional

Display:  480 x 272 pixel TFT display

Energy consumption:  Max. 50 Watt

Height Other Applicators:  10 – 80 mm / 0.39 – 3.15 in

Mass:  33 kg

Max. Spiral Bar Diameter:  10 mm / 0.39 in at fixation points

Max. Test Substrate Thickness:  35 mm / 1.38 in incl. coating

Max. Test Chart Thickness:  9 mm / 0.35 in

Max. Test Chart Size:  515 x 300 mm / 20.28 x 11.81 in

Max. vacuum area:  DIN A3 / Scrub

Min. Spiral bar length:  345 mm / 13.58 in

Stroke length:  50 – 430mm / 1.97 – 16.93 in

Stroke length accuracy:  +/- 2 mm / 0.08 in

Spiral Bar Wire Area:  Max. 325 mm / 12.8 in

Traverse Speed ​​Accuracy:  +/- 1% of set speed

Traverse speed:  0.1 – 500 mm/s

Power supply:  100 – 240VAC / 50 – 60Hz