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Automatic film applicator AFA Compact
Automatic film applicator AFA Compact
The AFA Kompakt automatic film applicator is an entry-level film applicator that can process charts and cards up to A4 format at application speeds of 1 to 150 mm/s; suitable for both spiral doctor blades and block applicators.
The compact automatic film applicator AFA is suitable for both for both wire rod and block applicators. Our versatile film mounting machine is suitable for cards up to A4 size suitable and the Application speed is from 1 to 150 mm/s adjustable. You receive a Guaranteed and repeatable film applicationtherefore ideal for laboratory experiments. It can also be combined with a exchangeable glass or perforated vacuum bed be equipped.
Features and benefits
- Charts up to a maximum size of A4.
- Application speed 1/150 mm/s
- Infinitely variable application speed
- Compatible with a wide range of application tools
- Uniquely simple and intuitive user interface
- Removable drip tray
- Safe 24 V power supply
- Replaceable film application bed
Reproducible results with the film applicator
The AFA Compact takes over the Control over fluctuations in speed, pressure and directionwhich cause irregularities when drawing down. It stabilises such problems and also ensures that the results are available before Influenced by the shear forces or the Weight of the applicator protected are.
The result is that you can be absolutely sure that the Film thickness uniform over the entire surface is. The samples produced with the automatic film applicator are Reproducible. And there's another piece of good news: you can quickly produce a large number of identical laboratory precision prints produce.
Film-forming properties
When examining the optical properties of a sample, the quality of the applied film is important. If you Samples for testing abrasion resistance, hiding power or gloss you will be delighted with our automatic film applicator! No matter what kind of test it is, our devices reduce the risk of variation in rheological properties, application speed or pressure to a minimum.
Block and spiral film applicators
All our automatic film applicators can be used in combination with any standard film applicator.Block film applicator can be used, such as Bird- and Baker-models, or Spiral film applicators (wire winding rod). We also manufacture various types of Applicators for glass, paper or metal substrates and foils here.
Unique operation of the film applicator
Every automatic film applicator from TQC Sheen is with our unique Triple I® navigation tool equipped.
The Triple I stands for "Intelligent Illumination Interface". This practical navigation tool guides you effortlessly through the user interface of our film applicators. It is an extremely intuitive operating system that is enhanced by information that is clearly emphasised on the razor-sharp display.
TQC Sheen film applicators are hot stuff!
With its perforated, heated vacuum bed and the integrated heating mat our automatic film applicator allows you to adjust the temperature of the table to 100 °C above the ambient temperature to increase.
The Powerful heating device guarantees a Uniform temperature distribution over the entire vacuum plate.
Easy-to-operate film applicator machines
Commissioning our film applicators and setting the correct test duration. With a Switches the AFA Compact is ready for use. The Automatic internal calibration starts and you can select the Duration on the easy-to-read digital display. When you are ready to apply your colour, simply press Start!
An easy-to-apply film applicator
Our film mounting machine is simple and uncomplicated to use, regardless of whether you are using the glass bed or vacuum bed option. work. Both are designed to minimise waste. We recommend that you collect excess paint with a piece of paper as described in the operating instructions, but you can also use the Easy-to-clean drip pans use.
High performance - as standard
The TQC Sheen Automatic Film Applicator Compact is designed to meet the highest international standards, including ASTM D823.
Specifications
- Applications: Drying test
- Materials: Printing inks and coatings
- Travelling speed: 1 - 150 mm/s / 0.03 - 5.90 in/s
- Accuracy of the speed: < 1%
- Stroke length: 250 mm / 9.84 in
- Accuracy of the stroke length: <1 mm (0.025 mm/step) / <0.03 in
- Max. Thickness of the test substrate: 8 mm / 0.31 in (incl. coating)
- Max. Test plate size: 300x200x8 mm / 11.81×7.87×0.31 in
- Max. Film applicator height: 40 mm / 1.57 in
- Max. Size of the test panel: DIN A4
- Min. spiral rod length: >220 mm / >8.66 in
- Min. negative pressure: -100 mbar
- Drip tray volume: 30 ml.
- Spiral rod diameter: 6 - 12.7 mm / 0.23 - 0.5 in
- Number of vacuum holes: 117
- Distance between the vacuum bed holes: 22 mm / 0.86 in
- Diameter of the holes in the vacuum bed: 1.3 mm / 0.05 in
- Vacuum connection: 6 mm / 0.23 in quick connection
Dimensions
- Depth: 335 mm / 13.18 in
- Width: 400 mm / 15.74in
- Height: 190 mm / 7.48 in
- Weight: 12.5 kg / 27.55 lbs
Basic unit
- Power connection: 110 - 240 VAC / 50 - 60 Hz (24 VDC)
- Power consumption: max. 40 watts
- Display: 128 x 64 pixel graphic LCD, 70 mm x 40 mm, white backlit
- Languages: English
- Controls: Five-button navigation switch
AB3652 Automatic film applicator AFA Compact
- 24 V adapter
- Paper holder
- Drip tray
- Weight
- Manual
Required accessories:
AB3670
- Glass bed
- Rubber mat
AB3653
- Vacuum bed
- Hose, 1 m
Optional accessories
AB3657 Replacement drip tray
AB3662 Replacement paper feed
Vacuum pumps
AB3675 Vacuum pump, 23l/min, 1750rpm 115VAC
AB3676 Vacuum pump, 18l/min, 1450 rpm 230 V AC
Optional weight
AB3680 Optional weight 250 g
Spiral film applicators
AB3720 4 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3721 6 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3722 8 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3723 10 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3724 12 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3725 14 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3726 16 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3727 20 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3728 24 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3729 30 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3730 34 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3731 38 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3732 40 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3733 50 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3734 56 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3735 60 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3736 76 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3737 100 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3738 120 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3739 150 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3740 200 μm, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3741 Micrometer on request, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
AB3742 Smooth polished, film width 230 mm, total width 290 mm
Additional information
| brand | TQC Sheen |
|---|---|
| Mission | Trocknungsprüfung, Viskositätsprüfung, Deckvermögen |
| Industry sectors | !!! Painters Coaters Printers |
| Substrates/substances | Beschichtungen und Druckfarben, Nassfilm & Nasslacke, Flüssigkeiten |
| Standards | ASTM D823 |
