MSKAFAI Compact Tape Casting Coater with Vacuum Chuck, Adjustable Film Applicator, and Optional Heating
The MSKAFAI is engineered to facilitate uniform tape casting and film coating processes, particularly suited for ceramic tape castings and lithium-ion battery electrode fabrication. It addresses the challenge of achieving consistent film thickness on various substrate materials by integrating a flat vacuum chuck that firmly secures the substrate during coating operations.
This coater features a 100 mm wide micrometer-adjustable film applicator (doctor blade) capable of setting coating thickness from 0.01 mm up to 3.5 mm, enabling precise control over film dimensions. The coating length is adjustable between 10 mm and 350 mm, with a variable traverse speed ranging from 10 to 100 mm/sec, ensuring adaptability to diverse experimental requirements. Optional heating elements can be installed on the top or bottom surfaces, providing controlled drying temperatures up to 120°C with ±1°C accuracy to optimize film curing and drying.
Wichtigste Merkmale
- Flat vacuum chuck (365 mm x 200 mm) with ~1.0 mm holes spaced ~14.3 mm apart to securely hold substrates.
- One 100 mm width micrometer film applicator adjustable from 0.01 to 3.5 mm thickness for precise coating control.
- Variable traverse speed from 10 to 100 mm/sec with ±5-10 mm/sec accuracy for consistent coating application.
- Adjustable coating length from 10 mm up to 350 mm to accommodate various sample sizes.
- Optional heating plate with digital temperature controller for top or bottom heating up to 120°C with ±1°C accuracy.
- Optional UV lamp (365 nm wavelength) for polymer curing integrated with heating in specific models.
- Compatibility with external vacuum pumps via compression-type 8 mm O.D. tube fitting; vacuum pump not included.
Technische Daten
| Parameter | Spezifikation |
|---|---|
| Vacuum Chuck Dimensions | 365 mm (L) x 200 mm (W) |
| Vacuum Chuck Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Vacuum Hole Diameter and Spacing | ~1.0 mm holes spaced ~14.3 mm apart |
| Film Applicator Width | 100 mm |
| Film Thickness Range | 0.01 mm to 3.5 mm (micrometer adjustable) |
| Coating Length Range | 10 mm to 350 mm (adjustable) |
| Traverse Speed | 10 to 100 mm/sec (±5-10 mm/sec accuracy) |
| Stromversorgung | Power adaptor input 100-240 VAC, output 24 VDC |
| Optional Heating | Top or bottom heating plates up to 120°C, digital controller ±1°C accuracy |
| Optional UV Lamp | 8 W, 365 nm wavelength, 3000 hours service life |
| Vakuumpumpe | Not included; compatible with external pumps via 8 mm O.D. tube fitting |
Typische Anwendungsbereiche
The MSKAFAI coater is widely used in research and development of ceramic tape castings and lithium-ion battery electrodes, enabling precise film thickness control for cathode and anode coatings. It is suitable for coating polymer films requiring uniform thickness and optional UV curing. The equipment supports experimentation with various slurry materials and substrates, including porous substrates when combined with optional glass plates.
Hinweise zur Konfiguration und zum Betrieb
The standard package includes the vacuum chuck, one 100 mm micrometer film applicator, travel pusher, and waste plates. Optional accessories include heating plates (top and/or bottom), UV lamp for polymer curing, and vacuum pumps. The vacuum pump is not supplied and must be sourced separately or selected from available options.
For optimal coating quality, it is recommended to preheat the vacuum chuck to 60-70°C before coating and maintain heating during the process. After coating, closing the optional heating cover and increasing temperature to approximately 100-120°C aids in uniform drying. Operation under a fume hood is advised to manage solvent vapors. Additional equipment such as vacuum mixers and slurry viscosity testers may be used to improve slurry uniformity and coating consistency.
