Automatic Film Coater XN-VC-800

Name: Automatic Film Coater XN-VC-800

Equipment Type: Laboratory Automatic Film Coater with PLC + Touch-Screen Control, Vacuum Aluminum Substrate Plate & Built-in Vacuum Pump

Product Code: XN-VC-800

Product Introduction:

The Automatic Film Coater XN-VC-800 is widely used in coating research, including ceramic films, crystalline films, battery material films, and specialty nano-films. The XN-VC-800 features an 800 mm coating stroke and is suitable for laboratory production of longer electrode sheets, larger ceramic substrates, and any application that benefits from a single uninterrupted long-stroke coating pass. The machine integrates PLC + touch-screen control, a vacuum aluminum substrate plate with built-in vacuum pump for fast substrate fixation and removal, and a high-precision adjustable film former for repeatable thin-film coating across a wide range of substrate materials.

Standard Configuration:

The XN-VC-800 ships with a standard 150 mm wide film former (coating width customizable to customer requirements).

Main Features:

• PLC + touch-screen control — convenient parameter setting and monitoring
• Adjustable coating speed — 0–120 mm/s
• Vacuum aluminum substrate plate with built-in vacuum pump — supports rapid substrate placement and removal; no external pump required
• Adjustable coating stroke (0–800 mm) — for long electrode sheets and large substrates
• High-precision adjustable film former — 0–5 mm blade gap adjustment, ±5 μm coating accuracy
• Customizable coating width — standard 150 mm film former; other widths available upon request
• Compact footprint — space-efficient design for laboratory benchtop or workstation installation
• Refined industrial design — sheet metal with three-dimensional geometric styling

Technical Parameters:

Values measured by Xnergy. Typical values for reference; not guaranteed unless otherwise specified.

Application Areas:

• Ceramic thin-film research — coating up to 800 mm long ceramic substrates
• Crystalline thin-film research — uniform coating across long crystalline substrates
• Battery material thin-film research — lithium-ion battery cathode/anode/separator coating on long current collector strips for half-cell, full-cell, and small-pouch electrode preparation
• Specialty nano-film research — single-pass long-stroke coating for nano-film deposition studies
• Laboratory and material development — applications requiring large-stroke film coating with PLC-grade process control
• Functional film research — optical films, sensor films, electrochromic films, and other specialty thin-film applications

Recommended Operating Procedure:

1. Place the XN-VC-800 on a stable laboratory benchtop or workstation with adequate working space and good lighting; connect the power supply per local electrical standards. 2. Power on the XN-VC-800 and verify that the PLC + touch screen, vacuum aluminum plate, built-in vacuum pump, motor drive, and film former are operating normally. 3. Place the substrate (foil or sheet-type material) on the vacuum aluminum plate (L875 × W350 × H30 mm) and engage the vacuum to fix the substrate firmly. 4. Set the target blade gap (within 0–5 mm) using the high-precision adjustable film former, according to the desired wet film thickness. 5. Set the target coating speed (within 0–120 mm/s) and coating stroke (within 0–800 mm) on the touch screen. 6. Load the coating slurry behind the film former, then initiate the coating run on the touch-screen interface. The film former traverses the substrate at the configured speed and stroke, depositing a uniform wet film at ±5 μm coating accuracy. 7. After the run, release the vacuum and remove the coated sample for downstream drying. 8. After each run, clean all wetted surfaces with appropriate solvent (water or NMP, depending on the slurry system used) and dry thoroughly before the next run. 9. Inspect the film former, vacuum plate, vacuum pump, and motor drive periodically for wear, contamination, or signs of degradation.

Maintenance:

• Frequently wipe the machine with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol to keep it clean
• Lubricate moving parts with oil to keep movement smooth
• If the machine will not be used for an extended period, wipe down the surface of moving components and apply a protective rust-prevention oil
• Periodically inspect screws, nuts, pins, and other fasteners across all parts of the machine to prevent loosening, avoiding equipment-quality issues and personal-safety incidents
• Periodically inspect the built-in vacuum pump’s seals and gaskets to ensure consistent vacuum performance

Packaging & Storage:

The XN-VC-800 ships fully assembled with the vacuum aluminum substrate plate (L875 × W350 × H30 mm), built-in vacuum pump, high-precision adjustable 150 mm film former, blade-gap adjustment mechanism, motor drive, and PLC + touch-screen control panel. Store on a stable laboratory bench or workstation in a clean, dry environment, away from heat sources, direct sunlight, and corrosive atmospheres. Disconnect the power supply when the equipment is not in active use. After each use, clean all wetted-surface components (vacuum plate, film former, blade-gap mechanism), dry thoroughly, and store in a clean, dry environment. Inspect the vacuum pump, motor drive, PLC system, touch screen, and film former periodically for wear or signs of degradation.

Safety:

For research and industrial laboratory use only. During operation, do not insert hands or any other body parts into the moving film former, drive components, or any other hazardous working areas to prevent personal injury. Operation by two or more persons simultaneously is not allowed to avoid accidental injury. External (third-party) technical personnel and unauthorized persons must not disassemble the equipment under any circumstances. Always wear appropriate PPE (safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves, lab coat) when handling slurries, solvents, and coated substrates. When working with NMP-based slurries or other regulated solvents, operate in a well-ventilated fume hood and follow local regulations on solvent use and recovery — NMP and similar aprotic solvents have specific exposure limits under OSHA, EU REACH, and other regional safety frameworks. Keep loose clothing, hair, and jewelry away from the moving film former and drive components. Disconnect the power supply before any cleaning, maintenance, or component replacement. Refer to the included user manual for complete safety and operating instructions.

Note: Specifications listed above are typical and for reference only. Actual performance depends on the specific slurry chemistry, coating thickness, substrate type, ambient operating conditions (temperature, humidity), and operator technique — consult published literature and our technical team for guidance on specific coating protocols. The XN-VC-800 is a coating-only platform without an integrated heating module; for integrated coating-and-drying workflows at the same 800 mm stroke (drying ambient–130 °C with oil-free vacuum pump), see the Automatic Film Coating & Drying Machine Plus XN-VCH-800. For smaller-stroke applications with the same vacuum-plate and PLC architecture, see the Automatic Film Coater XN-VC-300 (300 mm stroke). For coating-and-drying workflows at the smaller stroke, see the Automatic Film Coater with Integrated Drying System XN-VCH-300. For bottom-heated coating up to 150 °C, see the Bottom-Heated Film Coating Machine XN-VCHB. For glove-box-compatible film coating & drying (for moisture- and oxygen-sensitive materials), see the Glove-Box-Compatible Film Coating & Drying Machine XN-VCH-200. For slot-die coating (uniform high-precision deposition), see the Slot-Die Coating System XN-SDC, Slot-Die Extrusion Film Applicator XN-FAS-100, Adjustable Film Applicator XN-FAT-100, and Extrusion Feeding Pump XN-EFP. For continuous roll-to-roll coating, see the Continuous Roll-to-Roll Coating Machine XN-LVC-200 and Comma-Blade Continuous Coating Machine XN-KD200. For transfer coating, see the Laboratory Transfer Coating Machine XN-RTCA-300, Dual-Zone Transfer Coating Machine XN-RTCA-500, and Segmented Transfer Coating Machine XN-RTCA-300-3. For complete electrode preparation workflows, see also Xnergy’s related products: Planetary Vacuum Mixer for Mixing Electrode Powders, Three-Door Vacuum Drying Oven (XN-DVO-3); for downstream calendering, see the laboratory CRP / CRPE / CRPE-W / HRPE / HRPH series and pilot-scale Hydraulic-Balance Motorized Roller Press XN-HPRP-300 & Heated Hydraulic-Balance Roller Press XN-SHPRP-300. For full equipment categories, see the Coating equipment category, Pilot-Scale Coating equipment category, Drying equipment category, Calendering equipment category, Pilot-Scale Calendering equipment category, and Slitting & Die Cutting equipment category. For complete electrode formulation systems, see also Cathode Materials, Anode Materials, Binders, and Current Collectors.