Mini-Coater

• Rugged construction, capable of withstanding the abuse of the production environment
• Aluminum frame, hard coat anodized and Teflon coated
• Precision ground, 303 stainless steel coating bars for highly accurate cross web coating
• Set the gap quickly with two digital feeler gauge sets, included with the machine
• Reservoir capacity up to 125 mL
• Reservoir is capable of maintaining temperatures up to 400°F (204°C)
• Coating range capable of producing 25 gsm to 1,500 gsm samples
• Produce samples of unlimited length from 3" (7 cm) to 12" (30 cm) in width
• 500-watt heating rods provide heating capacity to the reservoir and two coating bars
• J-type thermocouple is an integral part of each heating rod
• Reservoir and coating bar temperatures are accurately maintained by individual digital PID controllers
• Temperature controllers, heating elements and electronics are housed in a separate steel enclosure
• Heating elements connect to the control box with individual 36" (1 m) stainless steel armored cables
• Controllers are capable of maintaining temperatures to a tolerance of +/- 2°F (1°C)
• Quickly disassembles with a minimum of parts for easy cleaning *Unwinds are capable of holding roll stock up to 12" (30 cm) diameter by 12" wide (30 cm)
• Steel base assembly firmly supports the coating head and unwind stand
• Adjustable Teflon side dams allow for coating control from 1/2" to 12" in width
• Top and bottom laminator rolls are 2" (5 cm) diameter by 24" (61 cm) face width
• Top and bottom laminator rolls have a steel core and are covered with 80 durometer silicone rubber
• Bottom laminator roll is driven, top roll idles
• Requires compressed air - max pressure 90 PSI (6 bar)
• Air pressure is adjustable for differing levels of laminating pressure
• Laminating pressure (LP) can be approximated using the following formula: LP = (3.4 x line pressure) / sample width Flow controls are included on both laminator cylinders to allow for smooth, safe operation
• Safety features include appropriate guarding and an emergency stop switch
• Length of lamination can be measured
• Digital controls to control speed, unit of measure and jog functions
• Variable speed motor allows laminating speeds from 1.0-12.5 fpm (30-375 cm/m)
• Standard input voltage - 120 VAC / 1 Phase / 20 amp breaker or 240 VAC / 1 phase / 15 amp breaker

Key Features

Unwinding Roll #1:

• Cantilevered design for easy access and operation
• Air-powered shaft with 3" core, accommodating up to a 13" maximum web width
• Unwind includes a variable force, 25-pound, magnetic braking module for precise tension control
• Substrate capacity: 3" core, 13" maximum web width, 9" maximum outer diameter
• Integrated into the Customized Cart for optimized mobility and space utilization

Idler Roll:

• Cantilevered design for efficient substrate leading into the Hot Melt Coating nip
• Adjustable height to ensure precise alignment and coating application
• 3" outer diameter by 13" wide aluminum roller with polished and anodized surface for smooth coating.

Hot Melt Coater:

• Utilizes the standard UC-200 coating head designed for 13" wide web substrates and 12” wide coatings
• Heating controls integrated into the main control cabinet
• Frame rail mounted for stability and rigidity during operation
• Offers operational specifications similar to the standard unit (UC-200)

Unwinding Roll #2:

• Cantilevered design for easy access and setup
• Air-powered shaft with 3" core, suitable for up to 13" maximum web width
• Unwind equipped with a variable force, 25-pound, magnetic braking module for precise tension control
• Substrate capacity: 3" core, 13" maximum web width, 9" maximum outer diameter
• Integrated into the Customized Cart for optimized mobility and space utilization

Laminator:

• Based on the standard LL-100 benchtop laminator designed for 13" wide web substrates
• Room temperature laminator for versatile laminating applications
• Top and bottom rolls made of 2" silicone rubber covered material with 80 durometer for consistent lamination
• Independent variable speed motor for flexible control over lamination speed
• Speed range of 1.0-12.5 fpm (30-375 cm/m) for various production needs
• Laminator controls integrated into the main control cabinet
• Frame rail mounted for stability and rigidity during operation

Rewind:

• Cantilevered design for easy access and winding operations
• Air-powered shaft with 3" core, supporting up to 13" maximum web width
• Rewind includes a variable force, 25-pound, magnetic clutching module for precise tension control
• Independent set-speed motor for flexible control over the rewinding process
• Located just past the Laminating nip for ease of access and efficient winding
• Adjustable height to accommodate various winding angles from the Laminator nip

Customized Cart:

• Custom-designed cart equipped with locking swivel wheels for easy mobility and positioning
• Frame rails offer flexibility in locating the various components for optimal arrangement
• Compact dimensions, not exceeding 48” long x 32” deep x 57” high, ensuring space efficiency
• Customized control cabinet designed to hold all required controls, including electric and pneumatic

The Mini-Coater is a versatile and compact coating system designed for precise and uniform application of hot melt coatings and lamination on small-scale substrates. This customized cart-based machine combines an Unwinding Roll #1, Idler Roll, Hot Melt Coater, Unwinding Roll #2, Laminator, and Rewind to provide a comprehensive coating and laminating solution. The Mini-Coater is ideal for small-scale coating and laminating applications in research, development, and small-batch production environments. Its precise and user-friendly design ensures consistent results for various substrates and coating materials.