MSK-AFA-W500-AL 500mm-Wide Tape Casting Sheet Coater with 120°C Heating Vacuum Bed and Doctor Blade Applicator for Thin Film Prototyping
The MSK-AFA-W500-AL is engineered to support laboratory-scale development of thin films on a medium-sized flat substrate, ideal for applications such as membrane fabrication, battery electrodes, and solar cell layers. It provides a controlled environment for tape casting processes, enabling precise film thickness and uniformity over a 500mm width and up to 1000mm length.
This system incorporates an aluminum alloy vacuum chuck with a flatness tolerance of ±5 µm, capable of heating up to 120°C to facilitate solvent evaporation and film setting. The vacuum chuck area measures 1100mm by 550mm, with an effective coating area of 1000mm by 500mm. The coater is controlled via a touchscreen panel that adjusts coating speed, travel distance, temperature, and vacuum level, ensuring repeatable and accurate processing conditions.
Key Features
- 500mm wide doctor blade applicator with stainless steel structure and slurry guiding plate for even coating distribution.
- Coating thickness adjustable up to 500 microns with ±10 microns accuracy, dependent on slurry viscosity and quality.
- Heating vacuum chuck with PID temperature control maintaining ±1°C accuracy, max temperature 120°C.
- Touchscreen control panel for precise setting of coating speed (500–5000 mm/min), travel distance (1–1000 mm), temperature, and vacuum.
- Optional slot-die film applicator for contactless thin film coating with interchangeable stainless steel shims (0.2mm, 0.3mm, 0.4mm).
- Optional oil-free vacuum pump (120 L/min) and IR light heating cover available for enhanced process control.
- CE certified with optional NRTL or CSA certification available.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power Supply (Heating Bed) | 208-240 VAC, single phase, 50/60 Hz, 2000 W |
| Power Supply (Non-heating Bed) | 120-240 VAC, single phase, 50/60 Hz, 80 W (24 VDC adapter) |
| Coating Width | 500 mm |
| Coating Length (Travel Distance) | 1 – 1000 mm |
| Coating Speed | 500 – 5000 mm/min |
| Vacuum Chuck Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Vacuum Chuck Flatness | ±5 µm |
| Vacuum Chuck Dimensions | L1100 × W550 mm |
| Effective Coating Area | L1000 × W500 mm |
| Max Heating Temperature | 120°C |
| Film Thickness Range | 0 – 500 microns (±10 microns accuracy) |
| Doctor Blade Thickness Adjustment | 0 – 12.7 mm with ±5 µm precision (two digital micrometers) |
| Slot-Die Applicator Width (Optional) | 500 mm |
| Slot-Die Shim Thicknesses (Optional) | 0.2 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm |
| Vacuum Pump (Optional) | 120 L/min oil-free pump, Ø8 mm gas tube |
| Control Panel | Touchscreen with PID temperature control ±1°C accuracy |
| Certifications | CE certified; NRTL or CSA optional |
Typical Applications
This coater is suited for prototyping thin films in research and development environments, including membrane fabrication, battery electrode coating, solar cell layer deposition, and other advanced material coatings requiring precise thickness and uniformity control.
Configuration & Operating Notes
The MSK-AFA-W500-AL includes a standard 500mm-wide doctor blade applicator and a heating vacuum chuck. Optional accessories include a slot-die film applicator for contactless coating, an oil-free vacuum pump to enhance vacuum chuck performance, and an IR light heating cover for additional temperature control. Users should ensure slurry viscosity and quality are optimized to achieve accurate film thickness and uniformity. The system’s PID temperature control maintains stable heating conditions with ±1°C precision. Proper handling of slurry materials and adherence to safety protocols for heated surfaces and vacuum operation are recommended.
