How many different coating systems are there?

Explore the diverse range of coating systems, each tailored for specific applications.
  1. Knife System: The Knife System operates by spreading the coating material evenly across a rotating cylinder using a sharp blade. This method ensures uniformity as the excess material is scraped off, allowing precise application on substrates for industries demanding accuracy, such as electronics and batteries.
  2. Double Side Coating System: The Double Side Coating System is designed to coat both sides of a substrate simultaneously. It utilizes precision rollers and adjustable settings to apply coatings evenly on both surfaces, ensuring uniformity and efficiency. This system is essential for applications requiring coatings on both sides, such as films and papers.
  3. Commabar System: The Commabar System employs a unique comb-like applicator to distribute the coating material evenly across the substrate’s surface. This innovative design ensures precise and efficient coatings, making it suitable for various industries, including printed electronics and membranes, where accuracy is paramount.
  4. Reverse Commabar System: The Reverse Commabar System utilizes a comb-like applicator similar to the Commabar System but in reverse configuration. This design ensures consistent and high-quality coatings on diverse materials, making it suitable for applications in printed electronics and other precision industries.
  5. Slot Die System: In the Slot Die System, the coating material flows through a narrow slit positioned close to the substrate. A controlled flow rate is maintained using a pump, ensuring a consistent and uniform layer of coating material is deposited onto the moving substrate. This method is ideal for applications like solar panels and fuel cells, requiring precision and efficiency. Follow this link to learn more in our basic slot die knowledge lesson.
  6. Curtain Coating System: The Curtain Coating System works by allowing the coating material to flow as a continuous curtain over the moving substrate. The substrate passes through the falling curtain of coating material, ensuring an even and controlled application. This method is ideal for applications demanding thin and uniform coatings, including glass and electronics.
  7. Case Knife System: The Case Knife System utilizes a sharp blade to spread the coating material uniformly on the moving substrate. Excess material is removed, resulting in a precise and controlled coating. This system is essential for applications in packaging materials, where consistent coatings are vital for product protection and aesthetics.
  8. Rotary Screen System: The Rotary Screen System employs a rotating cylindrical screen with intricate designs or patterns. The coating material is forced through the screen onto the substrate, creating detailed and customizable coatings. This system is ideal for decorative and functional prints on textiles and papers, where intricate designs are required.
  9. Dipping System (Foulard): The Dipping System, also known as Foulard Coating, involves immersing the substrate into a bath of coating material. As the substrate is withdrawn, excess material is removed, ensuring an even and consistent coating layer. This method is widely used in industries like textiles and medical devices for immersive applications.
  10. Powder Scattering System: In the Powder Scattering System, a fine powder coating material is dispersed evenly over the substrate using specialized equipment. The controlled scattering mechanism ensures uniform coverage, making it suitable for applications in pharmaceuticals and food processing, where precise powder application is crucial.
  11. Reverse Roll Coating System: In the Reverse Roll Coating System, the substrate passes between a roller and a reverse roller, which rotates in the opposite direction. The coating material is applied to the reverse roller and transferred onto the substrate, ensuring an accurate and uniform coating on various materials, including textiles and films.
  12. Micro Roller Coating System: The Micro Roller Coating System utilizes miniature rollers with precision-engineered surfaces to apply coatings on small components. This system is designed for micro-scale applications, ensuring intricate and accurate coatings on electronic components and medical devices.
  13. 2-Roller Coating System: The 2-Roller Coating System operates by passing the substrate through two rollers, one of which is partially submerged in the coating material. As the substrate moves through the rollers, the coating material is transferred onto its surface, providing a smooth and uniform coating. This system offers versatility and is adaptable for various coating applications.
  14. 3-Roller Combi Coating System: The system utilizes three precisely engineered rollers to apply coatings uniformly on various substrates. With adjustable parameters, including roller speed and coating thickness, it ensures accurate and controlled application. This system is ideal for industries requiring consistent and reliable coating processes, delivering superior results for a wide range of applications.
  15. 5-Roller Coating System: The 5-Roller Coating System utilizes a series of rollers to apply coatings uniformly on various materials. The adjustable settings and precise control mechanisms ensure consistent coatings, making it suitable for applications in films and specialty papers, where quality and uniformity are essential.

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