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Continuous Coating Tester

    Continuous Coating Tester

    The Continuous Coating Tester is a compact continuous coating machine designed for surface coating processes on various substrates. It uses a comma blade coating method to achieve high-precision web coating, with an effective maximum coating width of 650 mm (adjustable), coating speed of 0.01-10 m/min, and a wet film thickness range of 5-1000 μm adjustable. The blade adjustment accuracy is 1 μm, using a wedge-type adjustment mechanism with digital thickness display. The instrument is equipped with a PLC programmable control system and a 7-inch color touchscreen running the Coater Automation Co...
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Product Introduction 
The Continuous coating tester uses a comma blade coating method. A precision wedge adjustment mechanism sets the gap between the blade and the substrate, achieving precise control of wet film thickness. The process flow is: substrate unwinding (magnetic powder tension control) → slurry coating → automatic web guiding → rewinding. The adjustable slurry trough design requires only a small amount of coating material per experiment, with a wider application range. The PLC control system and 7-inch touchscreen allow parameter setting, process monitoring, and data management. Tension is freely adjustable, and the drying unit is customer-supplied. This equipment accurately simulates continuous coating processes in actual production, providing a reliable experimental platform for formulation development and process parameter optimization.

Key Features 
Precision Comma Blade Coating Uses comma blade coating method with a wedge precision adjustment mechanism and digital dial indicator; blade adjustment accuracy of 1 μm, wet film thickness 5-1000 μm adjustable.
High-Precision Tension Control Tension range 1-80 N with magnetic powder brake tension control for unwinding; automatic web guiding error ≤2 mm, rewinding accuracy ±0.5 mm.
PLC Touchscreen Intelligent Control 7-inch color touchscreen with PLC programmable system and Coater Automation Control System V1.0 for intuitive parameter setting and easy operation.
Adjustable Slurry Trough Adjustable trough design requires less coating material per experiment, with wider adhesive applicability and easy cleaning for formula changes.
Wide Speed and Width Range Coating speed 0.01-10 m/min adjustable, effective maximum coating width of 650 mm and adjustable, adaptable to different substrates and process requirements.
Convenient Roll-to-Roll Feeding Unwinding uses 3-inch air shaft roll feeding with simple web threading; maximum unwinding/rewinding diameter 400 mm.
Compact Space-Saving Structure Installation dimensions of 1500×650×1350 mm, weight approximately 380 kg; benchtop design suitable for laboratory placement.
Broad Material Applicability Suitable for surface coating of paper, film, high-end adhesive tape, and various functional films, meeting R&D needs across multiple industries.

Main Technical Specifications

Parameter

Specification

Coating Type

Comma blade

Guide Roller Width

680 mm

Coating Width

Effective max. 650 mm, adjustable (customizable)

Coating Speed

0.01 – 10 m/min

Speed Deviation

≤10 cm/min

Wet Film Thickness Range

5 – 1000 μm adjustable

Blade Adjustment Accuracy

1 μm

Thickness Adjustment

Wedge-type

Thickness Display

Digital

Drying Unit

Customer-supplied

Winding/Unwinding Shafts

3-inch air shafts

Dryer Lift

Electric

Exhaust System

Centrifugal fan

Control Method

7-inch color touchscreen

Control System

PLC programmable system

Software

Coater Automation Control System V1.0

Tension Control

1 – 80 N

Max. Roll Diameter

400 mm

Rewinding Accuracy

±0.5 mm

Web Guiding Method

Automatic at rewind

Web Guiding Error

≤2 mm

Liquid Supply

Trough

Lamination Unwind Shaft

3-inch air shaft

Power Supply

220V, 50Hz

Installation Dimensions (L×W×H)

1500 × 650 × 1350 mm

Weight

Approx. 380 kg

FAQ 
1. What substrates and coatings are suitable for the continuous coating tester?
It is suitable for flexible webs such as paper, films (PET, PP, etc.), aluminum foil, copper foil, non-woven fabrics, and various water-based, solvent-based coatings, adhesives, battery slurries, and functional coating materials. Specific applicability can be verified through rheological testing of the coating fluid.

2. What are the advantages and applications of comma blade coating?
The comma blade controls the gap between the blade and substrate via a precision wedge mechanism with an accuracy of 1 μm. It is ideal for uniform coating of medium to high-viscosity slurries with precise wet film thickness control, particularly suitable for laboratory coating of adhesive tapes, battery electrodes, and functional films.

3. Why is the drying unit customer-supplied?
The equipment is the coating unit main body. The drying unit must be configured according to the user's process requirements (e.g., hot air oven, infrared drying, UV curing). Customers can select suitable drying equipment to connect with the coater based on their own drying conditions and process needs.

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4. How should the tension control be set?
Tension is freely adjustable from 1-80 N via the 7-inch touchscreen. Unwinding uses a magnetic powder tension controller, and rewinding uses automatic tension control. Appropriate tension should be set based on substrate material, thickness, and width to avoid stretching deformation or wrinkling.

5. How does the automatic web guiding function ensure neat rewinding?
The instrument is equipped with an automatic web guiding system at rewind, with a guiding error ≤2 mm and rewinding accuracy ±0.5 mm. A photoelectric sensor detects the substrate edge position in real time and automatically adjusts the rewinding position to ensure a neat roll edge.

6. Can the coating width be customized?
The standard effective maximum coating width is 650 mm and is adjustable. For wider or narrower coating width requirements, our company can customize the guide roller width and coating width according to customer needs.

After-Sales Service 
Established in 2007 and with nearly two decades of experience, Shandong Annimet Instrument Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer integrating R&D, production, and sales of laboratory testing and sample preparation equipment. Quality is our foundation. We are your bridge from concept to reality. We deliver more than just instruments — we deliver confidence. This Continuous Coating Tester comes with a 12-month warranty and lifetime technical support. Our professional team offers 24/7 service response, free installation guidance, operation training, and coating process consultation. For any inquiries, please contact our customer service team; we are dedicated to providing comprehensive pre-sales, in-sales, and after-sales support. Hotline: 400-9933-057, Email: anmt_test@126.com.


Continuous coating is a precision process in which a functional fluid is uniformly applied to the surface of a continuously moving flexible substrate, then dried or cured before rewinding. It is widely used in the manufacturing of adhesive tapes, labels, optical films, lithium-ion battery electrodes, flexible electronics, and packaging materials. A laboratory continuous coating tester is a scaled-down version of an industrial coating line, enabling formulation screening, process window exploration, and sample preparation under conditions close to actual production. Compared with manual or intermittent coating, continuous coating better reflects the leveling, wetting, and drying characteristics of the coating fluid under continuous web movement, providing reliable data for process scale-up. The comma blade is one of the most commonly used precision coating methods, precisely controlling wet film thickness through a wedge-gap mechanism and suitable for medium to high-viscosity slurries. Modern laboratory continuous coaters integrate precision drives, tension control, and PLC automation, serving as a key bridge between laboratory innovation and industrial mass production.


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