Mini-Coater
Model No. :
MC-100
Model No. : MC-100
Brand : Chem Instruments
A benchtop coating and laminating system perfectly suited for research, small batch production, and rapid product development of adhesives. This unit is specifically designed for precise hot melt adhesive application, delivering repeatable results with a range of technical controls.
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Coats samples from 25 gsm up to 1,500 gsm.
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Maintains reservoir temperature up to 400°F (204°C).
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Variable lamination speed from 1.0 to 12.5 fpm.
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− Features
- 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
+ Technical Specifications
+ Resources
Features
- 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
Technical Specifications
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
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