Cell Lab Automatic Film Coater with Heating Dryer [250 mm Vacuum Film Coating Machine for Battery Electrode Applications]

Integrated precision coating and drying system for lithium-ion battery and ceramic film R&D

The Cell Lab Automatic Film Coater with Heating Dryer is a compact, benchtop vacuum film coating system engineered for uniform slurry deposition on various substrates. Featuring an integrated vacuum pump, aluminium vacuum chuck, and top-mounted heating dryer, this coater ensures stable fixation, consistent thickness, and precise temperature control—making it ideal for lithium-ion battery electrode coating, ceramic tape casting, and polymer or oxide slurry drying.

The system includes a micrometre-adjustable film applicator (250 mm width) for accurate film thickness control and a programmable traverse mechanism for smooth, consistent coating motion. The built-in digital heating system supports controlled drying up to 130 °C, ensuring repeatable and high-quality film results across a wide range of research applications.

Key Features

• Integrated Vacuum System – Built-in pump and aluminium vacuum chuck securely hold flexible or thin substrates.

• Digital Heating Dryer (up to 130 °C) – Uniform top heating for efficient slurry or electrode film drying.

• Micrometre Film Applicator (250 mm Width) – Precision thickness adjustment from 0–6 mm for consistent coating quality.

• Variable Coating Speed (0–120 mm/s) – Step-less control with ±10 mm/s accuracy ensures reproducibility.

• Versatile Applications – Suitable for lithium-ion electrodes, ceramic tape casting, and advanced thin-film materials.

Specifications:

Applications & Industries

• Lithium-ion and solid-state battery R&D

• Electrode slurry coating and drying studies

• Ceramic tape casting and oxide film deposition

• Polymer electrolyte and separator coating

• Thin-film research and precision material processing

FAQ

Q1: What materials can this film coater handle?
A1: It supports lithium-ion slurry, ceramic suspensions, polymer gels, and other liquid or semi-solid coating materials.

Q2: How is substrate fixation achieved?
A2: The integrated vacuum pump and aluminium chuck securely hold substrates to ensure flat, uniform coating.

Q3: What is the maximum drying temperature?
A3: The top-mounted digital heating system allows controlled drying up to 130 °C with ±1 °C accuracy.

Q4: Can the coating width and stroke be customised?
A4: Yes. Both the coating width (up to 250 mm or beyond) and stroke can be tailored to specific research needs.

Q5: What are typical applications?
A5: It is ideal for lithium-ion electrode fabrication, ceramic tape casting, and precision film coating in R&D settings.