Automatic Film Coating Drying Machine

Product Overview

This automatic film coating drying machine combines flat-bed slurry coating, vacuum substrate fixation, and controlled thermal drying in one compact laboratory system. A motor-driven applicator travels across the substrate at a stable, adjustable speed, while the vacuum aluminum plate holds copper foil, aluminum foil, and similar substrates securely without deformation. The integrated heating cover then dries the freshly coated film under a controlled temperature setting.

The equipment is designed for high-temperature film research involving ceramic films, crystal films, battery-material films, and specialized nano films. It is suitable for battery R&D laboratories, advanced materials development, ceramics research, powder-related process studies, and academic laboratories where repeatable coating thickness and controlled drying conditions are essential.

Large-area uniform heating supports accurate temperature distribution throughout the working cavity, while PLC and touchscreen control make process settings straightforward to adjust. A compact footprint allows the unit to be installed inside a glove box, helping researchers handle air-sensitive materials while maintaining a practical, space-efficient workflow.

Key Features

• Uniform Large-Area Heating: The heating system is designed to provide even temperature conditions across the chamber, supporting consistent drying and reducing process variation across the coated substrate.

• Motor-Driven Flat-Bed Coating: A motorized coating mechanism moves the applicator across the substrate with stable, controllable motion. This helps produce repeatable films during slurry and thin-film process development.

• Adjustable Coating Speed: Coating speed can be set continuously through the touchscreen interface, with a working range of 0-120 mm/s for materials such as lithium iron phosphate slurry.

• Vacuum Substrate Fixation: The vacuum aluminum plate rapidly accepts or releases copper foil, aluminum foil, and other substrates. Vacuum holding minimizes movement and helps maintain a flat substrate without deformation during coating.

• Adjustable Film Thickness: The standard film applicator provides precise coating control, while the applicator gap can be adjusted from 0 to 6 mm to accommodate different experimental requirements.

• High Coating Accuracy: Coating accuracy reaches +/-3 um. A 1 um dial indicator can be selected when finer visual measurement and adjustment are required.

• Controlled Thermal Drying: The heating and drying system operates from room temperature to 130 C, with digital temperature control and +/-1 C accuracy for repeatable post-coating treatment.

• PLC Touchscreen Operation: The control interface simplifies adjustment of coating travel, coating speed, temperature, and related operating settings, allowing researchers to configure processes without complicated manual intervention.

• Compact Glove-Box-Compatible Design: The small external footprint supports installation in a glove box and helps conserve valuable laboratory space while retaining automated coating and drying functions.

• Integrated Oil-Free Vacuum Pump: One oil-free vacuum pump is included and built into the equipment, providing a practical vacuum source without introducing oil contamination into the working environment.

Applications

Technical Specifications

The equipment is available in two reference-backed configurations. The identifiers below use the site-facing TB04 family designation and distinguish the variants by their nominal coating width. Optional coating meters and enlarged coating widths can be discussed for applications requiring a different working format.

The operating sequence is organized for efficient laboratory use. First, place the electrode sheet or other substrate on the vacuum plate, switch on the power, and activate the vacuum so the substrate is held securely. Position the film applicator on the substrate and add the coating slurry. Start the coating cycle, allowing the motorized mechanism to move the applicator and form the film automatically.

After coating, remove the applicator and push rod, close the heating cover, and set the drying temperature and time according to the experimental process. When drying is complete, open the heating cover and remove the coated substrate. Reset the coating mechanism to prepare the system for the next cycle. This sequence keeps substrate fixation, coating, and drying clearly separated, reducing unnecessary handling between process stages.

Proper maintenance helps preserve coating accuracy and operating consistency. Before each work session, clean the applicator head and machine body carefully with a soft cloth moistened with alcohol. High-precision components, including the applicator head and dial indicator, should be handled gently and protected from impact. When adjusting the dial indicator, make left and right adjustments symmetrically and evenly.

Fasteners throughout the equipment should also be checked regularly. Inspect screws, nuts, pins, and other securing components for looseness, and tighten them as necessary to reduce the risk of mechanical movement or product-quality incidents. These simple practices help protect the coating mechanism, maintain reliable substrate handling, and support long-term experimental repeatability.

Why Choose This Product

• Integrated Process Control: Coating, vacuum fixation, and thermal drying are combined in one coordinated laboratory platform, reducing transfers between separate devices and simplifying repeatable sample preparation.

• Precision-Oriented Construction: Motor-driven travel, adjustable applicator thickness, touchscreen settings, and optional 1 um indication provide the control needed for demanding thin-film development work.

• Consistent Thermal Performance: Uniform large-area heating and +/-1 C temperature accuracy help establish stable drying conditions across repeated experiments.

• Flexible Research Configuration: Two coating-width formats, expandable coating widths, optional metering devices, and optional slurry retaining plates support different materials and process scales.

• Practical Laboratory Integration: Compact dimensions, glove-box compatibility, and a built-in oil-free vacuum pump make the system easier to install in specialized research environments.

Contact KINTEK for a quotation, configuration guidance, or a custom solution matched to your substrate size, slurry characteristics, coating width, and thermal process requirements.

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