Air Knife Pro - Coater System Component

Maximize Efficiency and Precision with the Air Knife Pro

The Air Knife Pro for the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater employs a high-speed air stream to form a thin, consistent curtain of air or gas, which can be precisely directed over the substrate. This facilitates the drying of surfaces or rapid quenching of coated thin films without any physical contact.

Micrometer screws with display ensure precise positioning of the air knife over the element. Adjustable angles and distances ensure effective drying or quenching while maintaining the integrity of the coating process.

Technical Specifications

• Two Sizes Available: Air Blade Width Up to 200 mm or 285 mm

• PET Shim Included: Thickness of 120μm

• Angle Adjustment Mount Included

• Micrometer Screws with Display

• Air/Gas Inlet for 8mm Outer Diameter Air Hose Included

• Easy Assembly and Disassembly

• Constructed with Anodized Aluminum

• Compatible with the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater

Modular Customization with the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater

The Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater is a high-precision, compact solution for processing thin functional films in both lab and small pilot-scale environments. Its versatile modular design supports slot-die coating, slurry coating, and flexographic printing, and accommodates various coating components including slot-die heads, laminators, air knives, edge guides, plasma and corona treatment systems, and drying and curing ovens. The Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater can fit seamlessly into existing lab spaces, gloveboxes, or fume hoods without additional infrastructure. Capable of handling hundreds of meters of foil, it provides scalability and efficiency for applications such as thin film batteries, fuel cells, printed solar cells, OLEDs, sensors, adhesives. Designed for user convenience and built to international safety standards, the Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater is a flexible and economical choice for advancing thin-film technology. Customize your system today to meet your specific needs.

Key Features

• Compact Size: Fits in laboratories, gloveboxes, or fume hoods without additional infrastructure.

• Customizable: Choose from a variety of lengths and widths, with numerous components available.

• Easy and Fast Exchangeable Modular Components: Includes printing and coating units, drying and curing systems, foil pretreatment, laminators, trimming knives, and more.

• Modular Drying/Curing System: Accommodates various drying and curing methods.

• Software Control Option: Advanced control options for precision and repeatability.

• Web Tension Control: Ensures consistent quality across runs.

• CE Certified - CSA/UL Compliant: Meets international safety standards.

Technical Specifications

• Operating Power: Single phase (240VAC) for smaller models; three-phase (400VAC) for larger models.

• Drying/Curing Length: From 250 mm (LR2RC500) to 1250 mm (LR2RC1500).

• Web Width: Up to 200 mm (standard), up to 310 mm (wide models).

• Web Speed: 0.05-2.8 m/min (forward and reverse).

• Spindles: Automatic compressed air spindles for 3-inch core diameters, adjustable cones for smaller cores in LR2RC500.

Applications

• Batteries

• Fuel Cells

• Printed Solar Cells (OPV, Perovskite, DSSC, Tandem)

• Adhesives and Sealants

• Medical Devices (Biocompatible and Drug-eluting Layers)

• Packaging Materials

All Laboratory Roll-to-Roll Coater Platforms

• LR2RC500

• LR2RC750

• LR2RC750 Wide

• LR2RC1000

• LR2RC1000 Wide

• LR2RC1500

• LR2RC1500 Wide

Coating and Printing Components

• Slot-die Heads

• Roll-to-Roll Laminator

• Air Knife

• Slurry Coater

• Flexographic Printers

• Knife Cutter

• Stripper Unit

• Inspection Plate

• Edge Guide

• Plasma Unit

• Syringe Pumps

• Gear Pump

• Foil Turner

• Ovens