Compact Glove-Box-Compatible Automatic Film Coating & Drying Machine XN-VCH-200 – PLC, Ambient–130 °C, Built-in Oil-Free Vacuum Pump, 0.4 kW | Xnergy

Name: Compact Glove-Box-Compatible Automatic Film Coating & Drying Machine XN-VCH-200

Equipment Type: Compact PLC-Controlled Film Coating & Drying Machine with Built-in Oil-Free Vacuum Pump (Glove-Box Compatible)

Product Code: XN-VCH-200

Product Introduction:

The XN-VCH-200 is a compact-footprint automatic film coating and drying machine widely used in high-temperature thin-film research, including ceramic films, crystalline films, battery material films, and specialty nano-films. The system is engineered to support advanced thin-film research that requires controlled high-temperature film formation conditions. Its compact form factor allows the machine to pass through standard glove-box transition chambers and operate directly inside a glove box, making it well-suited for moisture- and oxygen-sensitive material research.

Main Features:

• Compact dimensions — designed to fit through standard glove-box transition chambers
• Large-area uniform heating — ensures high-precision uniform temperature distribution within the chamber
• Flat-bed coating with motor-driven doctor blade — coating speed is steady and adjustable
• Adjustable coating speed and vacuum aluminum plate — supports rapid placement and removal of copper foil, aluminum foil, and other substrates without deformation. Internal vacuum pump or external vacuum source can be used
• Standard XN-TM100 film former included — high coating precision with adjustable coating thickness
• Glove-box-compatible operation — easy to operate, compact form factor saves space
• PLC + touch screen control — convenient parameter setting

Main Specifications:

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

Application Areas:

• Ceramic thin-film research with high-temperature drying control
• Crystalline thin-film research
• Battery material thin-film research, including LFP slurry coating on aluminum foil and other substrates
• Specialty nano-film research
• Glove-box-based research where moisture- or oxygen-sensitive materials require inert atmosphere coating and drying
• Laboratory studies and process development requiring controlled thermal conditions during coating

Recommended Operating Procedure:

1. If the XN-VCH-200 will be used inside a glove box, transfer the machine through the glove-box transition chamber and stabilize inside the glove-box atmosphere before powering on. 2. Power on the machine and verify that the PLC + touch screen, vacuum aluminum plate, built-in oil-free vacuum pump, motor drive, and digital temperature controller are all operating normally. 3. Place the substrate (copper foil, aluminum foil, or other sheet-type material) on the vacuum aluminum plate (L290 × W150 × H23 mm) and engage the vacuum to fix the substrate. 4. Set the target blade gap (within 0–5 mm) using the XN-TM100 film former, according to the desired wet film thickness. 5. Set the target coating speed (within 0–100 mm/s) and coating stroke (within the L200 × W100 mm coating area) on the touch screen. 6. Set the target drying temperature on the digital temperature controller (within ambient–130 °C, ±1 °C accuracy). 7. Load the coating slurry, then initiate the coating run; the motor-driven blade advances along the configured stroke. 8. After the run, allow the heating system to cool before removing the coated sample. 9. 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.

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

Packaging & Storage:

The XN-VCH-200 ships fully assembled with the vacuum aluminum plate, built-in oil-free vacuum pump, hot-air drying system, digital temperature controller, motor-driven blade mechanism, XN-TM100 film former, 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, dry thoroughly, and store in a clean, dry environment.

Safety:

For research and industrial laboratory use only. During operation, do not insert hands or any other body parts into moving components or 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 follow standard laboratory safety protocols when operating coating equipment with heated surfaces. Do not touch the heated platform or coated substrate during operation — surface temperatures up to 130 °C can cause burns. Always wear appropriate PPE (safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves, lab coat) when handling slurries, solvents, and coated electrodes. 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. Disconnect the power supply before any cleaning, maintenance, or component replacement. Allow the heating system to cool to room temperature before any cleaning or sample-handling operations. 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, drying temperature setpoint, substrate type, and ambient operating conditions — consult published literature and our technical team for guidance on specific coating-and-drying protocols. For researchers exploring complete lithium-ion battery electrode preparation workflows, see also Xnergy’s related products: Automatic Film Coater XN-VC-300, Automatic Film Coater with Integrated Drying System XN-VCH-300, Automatic Film Coating & Drying Machine Plus XN-VCH-800, Bottom-Heated Film Coating Machine XN-VCHB, Slot-Die Extrusion Film Applicator XN-FAS-100, Adjustable Film Applicator XN-FAT-100, Extrusion Feeding Pump XN-EFP, Planetary Vacuum Mixer for Mixing Electrode Powders, Three-Door Vacuum Drying Oven (XN-DVO-3), and the full Coating equipment category, Drying equipment category, Calendaring equipment category, and Slitting & Die Cutting equipment category. For complete electrode formulation systems, see also Cathode Materials, Anode Materials, Binders, and Current Collectors.