Laboratory coating machine VCML

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Description
The pilot coater VCML is a laboratory-scale reel-to-reel coating and printing machine designed for R&D, quality control and small-batch production. It supports a wide range of application methods and coating chemistries, enabling testing and development of inks, varnishes, adhesives and specialty coatings on papers, films and foils.

Characteristics

• Interchangeable printing and coating heads for flexible configuration
• HMI touch-screen process control for recipe and process management
• Web width up to 300 mm (33 cm)
• Servo electric drive, speed range 1–70 m/min
• Rigid aluminium frame for dimensional stability
• Electronic tension control available as option
• Integrated electrical and pneumatic control systems
• Compact footprint and simple installation

Markets

• R&D laboratories
• Flexible packaging development
• Flexible printed electronics
• Security and document printing
• Medical and pharmaceutical coatings
• Fuel cells and battery component development
• OLED and OVD prototyping
• Hologram production
• Laminating and converting processes

Materials

• Paper
• Polymeric films
• Metal foils
• Textiles
• Adhesives
• Inks and varnishes
• Silicone materials
• Specialised functional coatings

Options and application methods

• Metering bar
• Gravure (direct, reverse, offset, differential offset)
• Flexo
• Knife-over-roll / comma bar
• Slot die (2 o'clock & 9 o'clock positions)
• Rotary screen
• Air knife
• Heated lamination
• Hot-air, IR and UV drying systems
• Corona treatment

Technical data

• Model: VCML (Laboratory / Pilot Coating Machine)
• Drive: Electric servo
• Web width: up to 300 mm (33 cm)
• Speed: 1–70 m/min
• Process: reel-to-reel
• Control: HMI touch screen; integrated electrical & pneumatic control
• Optional: electronic tension control