Laboratory Coating Machine
Four Sided Multi Groove Film Applicator for Coin Cell Laboratory Research
Item Number : TB11
Price varies based on specs and customizations
- Effective Coating Width
- 80 mm standard or 160 mm extended
- Groove Thickness Range
- 5 µm to 1000 µm, depending on configuration
- Construction Material
- High-strength, wear-resistant stainless steel
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Product Overview
This four-sided multi-groove film applicator is a manual coating tool designed to spread paints, binders, and similar materials uniformly across a flat substrate. The operator places the foil or other substrate on a glass plate, applies the coating material, and guides the applicator across the surface. Multiple groove sets combine selectable wet-film thicknesses with the practical simplicity of a fixed-groove coating instrument.
The equipment is particularly suitable for coin cell laboratory research, electrode slurry preparation, cathode and anode development, and small-batch materials screening. It also supports coating work in battery R&D, advanced materials research, academic laboratories, coatings development, and general process evaluation where controlled sample preparation is required.
Constructed from high-strength, wear-resistant stainless steel, the unit is intended for repeated laboratory use. Its compatibility with water-based, acidic, and alkaline products gives research teams flexibility when evaluating different binders, coatings, formulations, and electrode materials. The manual operating format keeps setup straightforward while allowing the user to control coating speed and handling conditions directly.
Key Features
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Four-Sided Groove Selection: Multiple groove faces provide several selectable wet-film thickness ranges in one compact instrument, reducing the need to change between separate fixed-groove applicators during formulation work.
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Uniform Manual Coating: The design supports even spreading across a flat substrate when the operator applies consistent pressure and movement. This is useful for preparing comparable samples during screening and process development.
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Battery Research Compatibility: The applicator is suitable for coating metal foil and other flat substrates used in coin cell laboratory research, including electrode slurries, binders, and related formulation systems.
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Wear-Resistant Stainless Steel: High-strength stainless steel construction helps the equipment withstand repeated contact with coating materials and routine laboratory handling while maintaining a durable working surface.
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Broad Chemical Applicability: The unit can be used with water-based, acidic, and alkaline products, allowing researchers to evaluate a wider range of coating chemistries without changing to a different application principle.
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Selectable Thickness Ranges: Available groove combinations cover thin coating work from 5 µm through heavier application ranges up to 1000 µm, supporting both fine laboratory films and higher-build coatings.
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Two Working Width Options: Standard and extended configurations provide effective coating widths of 80 mm and 160 mm, respectively. Buyers can select the format that best matches foil dimensions, substrate size, and laboratory throughput.
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Simple Glass-Plate Operation: Placing the foil on a glass plate creates a stable, flat working surface for manual coating. The uncomplicated setup is appropriate for laboratories that prioritize quick changeover and accessible operation.
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Compact Laboratory Workflow: The tool requires no dedicated power supply or complex controls. It can be integrated into small-batch coating, formulation comparison, and sample preparation workflows with minimal infrastructure.
Applications
| Application | Description | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Coin Cell Electrode Preparation | Manually coat cathode or anode slurry onto foil before drying, punching, and assembling laboratory coin cells. | Produces comparable coated samples for formulation and electrochemical testing. |
| Cathode Materials Research | Apply binder-containing electrode formulations or protective coating systems during cathode development studies. | Supports controlled evaluation of coating thickness and material distribution. |
| Anode Slurry Development | Spread experimental graphite, silicon-based, or other anode slurry formulations across a flat foil substrate. | Enables rapid comparison of composition, loading approach, and wet-film thickness. |
| Battery Binder Screening | Coat water-based or other binder systems onto suitable flat substrates for adhesion and process evaluation. | Simplifies repeatable preparation of screening samples. |
| Advanced Materials Coatings | Apply paints, binders, and similar research formulations to flat laboratory substrates. | Provides multiple selectable groove ranges in one manual instrument. |
| Ceramic and Powder Formulations | Prepare uniform films from ceramic, powder-based, or related liquid formulations where controlled spreading is needed. | Supports small-batch process development without powered coating machinery. |
| Academic Materials Research | Use the unit for teaching, formulation trials, and repeatable coating experiments in university laboratories. | Offers straightforward operation and flexible thickness selection for varied projects. |
| Comparative Process Studies | Produce samples using different wet-film thicknesses, coating widths, or material chemistries for side-by-side analysis. | Helps researchers identify process conditions efficiently before scale-up. |
Technical Specifications
| Configuration Identifier | Configuration | Effective Coating Width | Total Equipment Length | Groove Thickness Options |
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| TB11-80 | General-purpose version | 80 mm | 100 mm | Configuration base; selectable groove sets listed below |
| TB11-80-1 | General-purpose version | 80 mm | 100 mm | 5 µm, 10 µm, 15 µm, 20 µm |
| TB11-80-2 | General-purpose version | 80 mm | 100 mm | 25 µm, 50 µm, 75 µm, 100 µm |
| TB11-80-3 | General-purpose version | 80 mm | 100 mm | 50 µm, 100 µm, 150 µm, 200 µm |
| TB11-80-4 | General-purpose version | 80 mm | 100 mm | 30 µm, 60 µm, 90 µm, 120 µm |
| TB11-80-5 | General-purpose version | 80 mm | 100 mm | 100 µm, 200 µm, 300 µm, 400 µm |
| TB11-80-6 | General-purpose version | 80 mm | 100 mm | 50 µm, 75 µm, 100 µm, 150 µm |
| TB11-80-7 | General-purpose version | 80 mm | 100 mm | 100 µm, 150 µm, 200 µm, 250 µm |
| TB11-80-8 | General-purpose version | 80 mm | 100 mm | 250 µm, 500 µm, 750 µm, 1000 µm |
| TB11-160 | Extended version | 160 mm | 190 mm | Configuration base; selectable groove sets listed below |
| TB11-160-2 | Extended version | 160 mm | 190 mm | 25 µm, 50 µm, 75 µm, 100 µm |
| TB11-160-3 | Extended version | 160 mm | 190 mm | 50 µm, 100 µm, 150 µm, 200 µm |
| TB11-160-4 | Extended version | 160 mm | 190 mm | 30 µm, 60 µm, 90 µm, 120 µm |
| TB11-160-5 | Extended version | 160 mm | 190 mm | 100 µm, 200 µm, 300 µm, 400 µm |
| TB11-160-6 | Extended version | 160 mm | 190 mm | 50 µm, 75 µm, 100 µm, 150 µm |
| TB11-160-7 | Extended version | 160 mm | 190 mm | 100 µm, 150 µm, 200 µm, 250 µm |
| TB11-160-8 | Extended version | 160 mm | 190 mm | 250 µm, 500 µm, 750 µm, 1000 µm |
| General Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Method | Manual coating |
| Recommended Working Surface | Flat substrate placed on a glass plate |
| Suitable Materials | Paints, binders, and similar products |
| Chemical Compatibility | Water-based, acidic, and alkaline products |
| Construction Material | High-strength, wear-resistant stainless steel |
| Product Format | Multi-groove film applicator |
The standard 80 mm format is suited to compact foil pieces and routine laboratory sample preparation. Its 100 mm total length keeps the instrument easy to handle on a glass plate or bench-mounted coating surface. The 160 mm format provides a wider coating path for larger substrates and has a 190 mm total length. Both formats use the same manual coating principle and are available with different groove combinations.
The groove options are organized around different thickness ranges rather than a single fixed setting. The thinnest available set covers 5 µm, 10 µm, 15 µm, and 20 µm for fine film work. Other sets cover 25-100 µm, 30-120 µm, 50-200 µm, 50-150 µm, 100-250 µm, 100-400 µm, and 250-1000 µm ranges. This arrangement allows procurement teams to select a configuration aligned with the expected wet-film thickness instead of purchasing several separate applicators.
For battery materials work, the selected groove thickness represents the wet-film application condition. Final dry-film thickness will depend on slurry solids content, solvent or carrier evaporation, binder composition, substrate characteristics, coating speed, and drying conditions. Researchers should therefore establish their own process correlation through validation trials. Consistent operator technique remains important when comparing samples or generating data for later equipment scale-up.
Why Choose This Product
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Flexible Selection for Research Programs: Multiple groove combinations and two effective coating widths support changing formulations, substrate sizes, and experimental objectives without requiring a powered coating line.
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Durable Laboratory Construction: High-strength, wear-resistant stainless steel provides a robust tool for repeated manual use and routine contact with water-based, acidic, and alkaline products.
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Consistent Sample Preparation: The fixed groove geometry helps standardize wet-film application when operating conditions are controlled, improving the comparability of formulation and electrode samples.
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Low-Complexity Ownership: Manual operation avoids electrical controls, software, and specialized infrastructure, helping laboratories keep setup, maintenance, and daily operation straightforward.
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Practical Path to Process Development: The equipment provides an economical laboratory-scale method for evaluating coating thickness and material behavior before committing to larger coating equipment.
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