--- title: Automatic film applicator AFA Compact | Novamart AG url: https://novamart.ch/en/product/tqc-sheen-automatic-film-applicator-compact/ language: en-GB --- # Automatic film applicator AFA Compact | Novamart AG > 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. Your product # Automatic film applicator AFA Compact [Product overview](https://novamart.ch/en/product-catalogue-3/) / [Measuring device](https://novamart.ch/en/product-category/measuring-instruments/) / [for liquids and wet paints](https://novamart.ch/en/product-category/measuring-instruments/liquids_wet_lacquers/) / [Film applicators / applicators](https://novamart.ch/en/product-category/measuring-instruments/liquids_wet_lacquers/film-applicators-applicators/) / 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. SKU: TQC AB3652Category: [Film applicators / applicators](https://novamart.ch/en/product-category/measuring-instruments/liquids_wet_lacquers/film-applicators-applicators/) - Description - Technical - Variants & Accessories - Documents - Additional information 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 application** therefore 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 direction** which 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 [Product-Sheet-TQCSheenAutomaticFilmApplicatorCompact-EN-02-22-V01-PDF](https://novamart.ch/storage/2023/10/Product-Sheet-TQCSheenAutomaticFilmApplicatorCompact-EN-02-22-V01-PDF.pdf) [automatic-film-applicator-compact-ab3650-m44-10](https://novamart.ch/storage/2023/10/automatic-film-applicator-compact-ab3650-m44-10.pdf) ## 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 | ## Optional ... - [Spiral squeegee film applicators - 250mm](https://novamart.ch/en/product/spiral-squeegee-film-applicators-250mm/) - [Spiral squeegee film applicators - 180, 230 and 320 mm](https://novamart.ch/en/product/spiral-squeegee-film-applicators-180-230-and-320-mm/) - [Hardening pen device for the Automatic Film Applicator AFA](https://novamart.ch/en/product/curing-pen-device-for-the-automatic-film-applicator-afa/) - [Bird film applicators, single slit](https://novamart.ch/en/product/tqc-sheen-vogel-folienapplikatoren-einzelspalt/) - [Grindometer device for the Automatic Film Applicator AFA](https://novamart.ch/en/product/grindometer-vorrichtung-fuer-den-automatischen-filmapplikator-afa/) - [Baker film applicators, 4-sided](https://novamart.ch/en/product/baker-film-applicators-4-sided/) - [Bird film applicators, 4-sided](https://novamart.ch/en/product/tqc-sheen-bird-folienapplikatoren-4-seitig/) --- Novamart AG, Rosenbergsaustrasse 7, 9434 Au SG, Schweiz. 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