TQC Sheen Automatic Film Applicator Standard
The Automatic film applicator provides a reliable basis to apply coating films to test charts, panels or foils. A heated model is also available.
The Automatic film applicator provides a reliable basis to apply coating films to test charts, panels or foils. A heated model is also available.
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The Automatic film applicator provides a reliable basis to apply coating films to test charts (max. size 515 x 300 mm / 20.28 x 11.81 in), panels or foils in a uniform and reproducible way in order to eliminate variations caused by human factors.
Variations in speed, pressure and direction of draw down cause irregularities. Other factors that may influence the result are the shear rate and the weight of the applicator. With the Automatic film applicator these variable factors are being stabilised. Over the complete surface the film thickness is even. Samples created with the Automatic film applicator are reproducible. It’s possible to produce a large number of identical laboratory precision draw downs in a short period of time.
The quality of the applied film is important for research on rheological properties of the applied media. To prepare samples for testing rheological properties, abrasion resistance, hiding power and gloss the Automatic film applicator is a must have. Multiple types of automatic film applicators are available for either glass/paper/metal substrates or foils.
All models can be used in combination with either standard block type film applicators such as bird/baker models, or spiral bar type film applicators (wire wound rod type) depending on the configuration chosen.
Each Automatic Film Applicator ‘Standard’ is equipped with the Triple I ® Navigation Tool. The Triple I stands for Intelligent Illumination Interface. This unique navigation tool guides the operator through the interface of TQC Sheen lab-machines. At each step of the operating menu the interface detects which buttons are active and indicates these by means of an illuminated red centre. This results in a very intuitive operating system which is enhanced with information on the machine’s display.
The Automatic Film Applicator Standard with perforated heated vacuum bed has a built-in heating mat which allows the temperature of the table to be elevated up to +100°C above ambient temperature. The powerful heating device guarantees an even distribution of the temperature over the entire vacuum plate. Temperature is set and controlled by means of the Triple I ® Navigation tool
Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Glass Bed)
Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Perforated Vacuum Bed))
AB4320 Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Double Channel Vacuum Bed)
AB4420 Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Combined, without Bed)*
*Though not included, both the glass bed, and the perforated and double channel vacuum bed will fit.
Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Perforated Heated Vacuum Bed – 230VAC)
Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Perforated Heated Vacuum Bed – 115VAC)
Dimensions: 490x640x290 mm / 19.92×25.2×11.42 in
Automatic Vacuum Area: DIN A5, DIN A4, DIN A3, Scrub
Width Other Applicators: Max. 300 mm / 11.81 in
Controls: 5-key Navigation Switch,Mouse and Keyboard Optional
Display: 480 x 272 pixel TFT display
Energy consumption: Max. 50 Watt
Height Other Applicators: 10 – 80 mm / 0.39 – 3.15 in
Mass: 33 kg
Max. Spiral Bar Diameter: 10 mm / 0.39 in at fixation points
Max. Test Substrate Thickness: 35 mm / 1.38 in incl. coating
Max. Test Chart Thickness: 9 mm / 0.35 in
Max. Test Chart Size: 515 x 300 mm / 20.28 x 11.81 in
Max. vacuum area: DIN A3 / Scrub
Min. Spiral bar length: 345 mm / 13.58 in
Stroke length: 50 – 430mm / 1.97 – 16.93 in
Stroke length accuracy: +/- 2 mm / 0.08 in
Spiral Bar Wire Area: Max. 325 mm / 12.8 in
Traverse Speed Accuracy: +/- 1% of set speed
Traverse speed: 0.1 – 500 mm/s
Power supply: 100 – 240VAC / 50 – 60Hz
Calibration Available 
Declaration of Conformity 
Calibration CertificateAutomatic Film Applicator Standard (Glass Bed)
SKU: AB4120
Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Perforated Vacuum Bed))
SKU: AB4220
AB4320 Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Double Channel Vacuum Bed)
SKU: AB4320
AB4420 Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Combined, without Bed)* *Though not included, both the glass bed, and the perforated and double channel vacuum bed will fit.
SKU: AB4420
Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Perforated Heated Vacuum Bed – 230VAC)
SKU: AB4400
Automatic Film Applicator Standard (Perforated Heated Vacuum Bed – 115VAC)
SKU: AB4405
Calibration Available Declaration of Conformity Calibration Certificate
Grindometer tool for TQC Automatic Film Applicator Grindometer tool to be used as an optional test tool for the TQC Automatic Film Applicators. This device allows the user to clamp a TQC grindometer scraper onto the TQC Automatic Film Applicator, to define the fineness of grind accurately and reproducibly. This article ONLY contains the tool. Automatic film applicator and grindometer are sold separately.
SKU: AB3075
Hardness pen tool for TQC Automatic Film Applicator
SKU: AB3090
Rubber Mat, 70 Shore A hardness
SKU: AB4000
Spiral bar (ø12.7 mm /0.5 inch) adapter
SKU: AB4005
Glass bed for TQC Automatic Film Applicator Standard
SKU: AB4130
Perforated vacuum bed for TQC Automatic Film Applicator Standard
SKU: AB4200
Perforated vacuum bed (Stainless steel) for TQC Automatic Film Applicator Standard
SKU: AB4205
Double Channel vacuum bed for TQC Automatic Film Applicator Standard
SKU: AB4300
Double Channel vacuum bed (Stainless steel) for TQC Automatic Film Applicator Standard
SKU: AB4305
Block Applicator weight for Automatic Film Applicator Standard
SKU: AB4600
Dimensions: 490x640x290 mm / 19.92×25.2×11.42 in
Automatic Vacuum Area: DIN A5, DIN A4, DIN A3, Scrub
Width Other Applicators: Max. 300 mm / 11.81 in
Controls: 5-key Navigation Switch,Mouse and Keyboard Optional
Display: 480 x 272 pixel TFT display
Energy consumption: Max. 50 Watt
Height Other Applicators: 10 – 80 mm / 0.39 – 3.15 in
Mass: 33 kg
Max. Spiral Bar Diameter: 10 mm / 0.39 in at fixation points
Max. Test Substrate Thickness: 35 mm / 1.38 in incl. coating
Max. Test Chart Thickness: 9 mm / 0.35 in
Max. Test Chart Size: 515 x 300 mm / 20.28 x 11.81 in
Max. vacuum area: DIN A3 / Scrub
Min. Spiral bar length: 345 mm / 13.58 in
Stroke length: 50 – 430mm / 1.97 – 16.93 in
Stroke length accuracy: +/- 2 mm / 0.08 in
Spiral Bar Wire Area: Max. 325 mm / 12.8 in
Traverse Speed Accuracy: +/- 1% of set speed
Traverse speed: 0.1 – 500 mm/s
Power supply: 100 – 240VAC / 50 – 60Hz
SKU: AB4120
SKU: AB4220
SKU: AB4320
SKU: AB4420
SKU: AB4400
SKU: AB4405
Calibration Available Declaration of Conformity Calibration CertificateDouble Channel vacuum bed (Stainless steel) for TQC Automatic Film Applicator Standard
SKU: AB4305
Perforated vacuum bed for TQC Automatic Film Applicator Standard
SKU: AB4200
Perforated vacuum bed (Stainless steel) for TQC Automatic Film Applicator Standard
SKU: AB4205
Double Channel vacuum bed for TQC Automatic Film Applicator Standard
SKU: AB4300
Grindometer tool for TQC Automatic Film Applicator Grindometer tool to be used as an optional test tool for the TQC Automatic Film Applicators. This device allows the user to clamp a TQC grindometer scraper onto the TQC Automatic Film Applicator, to define the fineness of grind accurately and reproducibly. This article ONLY contains the tool. Automatic film applicator and grindometer are sold separately.
SKU: AB3075
